In 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.
				Each 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.
				The 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.
				Any 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.
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