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Borough Recycles |
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September of 1991, the Borough of Somerset began mandatory
recycling, as required by act 101 of the Pennsylvania State
Legislature. This meant that every residential property and
every business in Somerset Borough has needed to separate waste
into recyclable and non-recyclable materials. |
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residential owner or occupant is required to separate glass,
colored glass, and aluminum cans, as well as leaf waste. Additionally
each residential owner or occupant needs to authorize a Borough
of Somerset licensed hauler/collector to regularly collect
these recyclable materials.
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commercial, institutional and municipal establishments, in
addition to separating clear glass, colored glass, aluminum
cans and leaf waste, will require to separate high-grade office
paper and corrugated paper. This requirement also applies to
fairs and community events.
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commercial, institutional and municipal establishment which
has otherwise provided for the recycling of these materials
may be exempted from the requirements of the recycling ordinance.
To be exempted , such establishments must provide written documentation
on an annual basis concerning the number of tons recycled.
Forms are available at the manager's office.
Here
are some suggestions for participating in a recycling program. |
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