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A North Side Food Co-op is under development: http://northsidecoop.com/index.html Other options in the area include the East End Food Co-Op: http://www.eastendfoodcoop.com/ Please contact the BHCF (brightonheights@yahoo.com) if you would be
interested in organizing or patronizing a co-op or farmer's market in
Brighton Heights.
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City of Pittsburgh Farmer's Markets |
Satisfy your appetite for fresh-picked fruits and vegetables throughout the summer and fall by visiting Citiparks Farmers’ Markets.
All
markets will sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and
baked goods, while several locations will also sell flowers, small
gifts and gardening items.
More information is available at http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/PARKS/html/farmers_market.html
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal |
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Household Hazardous Waste is that portion of a household product which is no longer usable, leftover, or not wanted and has to be disposed of. You can tell if a product is hazardous if it has words like CAUTION, WARNING, POISON, or FLAMMABLE on the label.
Have you wondered what to do with the old paint cans sitting in your garage or basement? What about dad's old chemistry set collecting dust in the attic? Now's your chance to get rid of these items with a good conscience.
PRC is the administrating organization of the Southwestern PA Household Hazardous Waste Task Force, a group designed to offer residents of SW PA the opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of HHW. More information is available on the website: http://www.prc.org/community_hhw.html
Participant fee $2/gallon—cash only. This fee pertains to all counties except Westmoreland. Sorry--no credit cards or checks will be accepted. The Task Force reserves the right to charge extra for excess quantities.
For detailed information visit www.swpahhw.org or call (412) 488-7452.
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City of Pittsburgh Recycling |
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Recycling is mandatory for every resident, business, office and institution in the City of Pittsburgh. The City also provides a recycling drop-off service for residences and small businesses. For more details, check out the website at http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pw/html/recycling.html or call the Recycling Division at 412-255-2631.
Public Works Drop-Off Centers
All Public Works centers are open Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
East End Drop-Off Center (West Homewood/East Liberty)
North Dallas Ave. at Hamilton Ave.
412-665-3609
Hazelwood Drop-Off Center
Melanchton Ave. off 5200 block of Second Ave.
412-422-6524
West End Drop-Off Center
Next to Herschel Field (from Steuben St., turn on Herschel St., turn right on Hassler St. and pass salt igloo)
412-937-3054
Please note: West End Drop-off Center may offer Saturday hours. Call for details.
Strip District Drop-Off Center
(Bureau of Environmental Services)
Facility is open 24 hours/ day. Open to small businesses, bars and restaurants.
30th & Railroad Streets (near City's tow pound and refuse collection offices)
412-255-2773
Please note: Does NOT accept yard debris, scrap metal or tires.
Construction Junction (Point Breeze)
Facility is open during Construction Junction business hours. Call 412-243-5025.
214 N. Lexington Ave. (off Penn Ave.)
Please note: Does NOT accept yard debris, scrap metal or tires.
To make arrangements to dispose of Freon appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers), contact Construction Junction (412-243-5025) or Appliance Warehouse (412-381-8800).
Recyclable Items
ALL BOTTLES (Aluminum, Glass, Plastic) & Cans & Plastic Containers 1,2,3,4 & 5 Accepted at all drop-off centers
NEWSPAPER (Tied or loose or in paper bag) Accepted at all drop-off centers
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD (Must be dry & flat) Accepted at all drop-off centers
MAGAZINES, CATALOGS & PAPERBOARD (Flatten ALL paperboard) Accepted at all drop-off centers
WHITE OFFICE (OR COPY) PAPER (Loose ONLY) Accepted at all drop-off centers
MIXED/COLORED PAPER & JUNK MAIL (Loose or in paper bag) Accepted at all drop-off centers
YARD DEBRIS (grass clippings, hedges, tree clippings, shrubs, leaves) - (Loose or in paper bag – No plastic bags) - Accepted at Public Works drop-off centers ONLY (proof of city residency required when dropping off yard debris)
SCRAP METAL (Loose ONLY) Accepted at Public Works drop-off centers ONLY
SCRAP TIRES (Tires ONLY— No rims) Accepted at Public Works drop-off centers ONLY
***A new fee for yard debris drop-offs is required. Money orders only. Make payable to City of Pittsburgh Treasurer.
Cars and SUVs No charge
Cars and SUVs with trailer $20.00 per load
Pickup Trucks and Vans $20.00 per load
Pickup Trucks and Vans with trailer $30.00 per load
Dump Trucks or Large Boxed Vans with prior approval from Director of DPW $50.00 per load |
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Reusable Building Material Disposal |
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Donate your old plumbing, lighting and hardware fixtures, mantles, doors, windows and other building materials to Construction Junction, or shop for used (or new) items at the center. Construction Junction's mission is to support and promote conservation through the reuse of building materials. We strive to keep usable building materials out of the landfills and provide them to the community at very low cost. In this way, our mission has an environmental and social focus. Construction Junction specializes in used and surplus building materials and is supported by Pennsylvania Resources Council, the oldest grass roots environmental organization in the state. The idea for Construction Junction was developed by PRC, the Green Building Alliance and Conservation Consultants. A project of PRC, Construction Junction is funded in part by the Heinz Endowment and private contributions. Construction Junction also offers recycling services for freon appliances, non-freon appliances, scrap metal, and serves as a drop off station for the city of Pittsburgh's recycling program. http://www.constructionjunction.org/
214 North Lexington Street | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208 | Phone: 412.243.5025 | Fax: 412.243.5026 | Get Driving Directions
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