Quaker Valley Council of Governments organizes a joint purchasing arrangement for solid waste collection and curbside recycling. Currently, services are provided by Waste Management. Levels of service vary by municipality, including schedule of collection and materials collected. Citizens should contact their municipality for details of their solid waste program.
New 5-Year Waste and Recycling Agreement
Throughout 2021 and with the assistance of Nestor Resources and the Waste & Recycling Committee, the QVCOG worked towards building an innovative bid specification for a new 5-year waste and recycling contract. A total of 11 QVCOG member communities moved forward in seeking a joint bid to select an appropriate package of services for their residents. After receiving two bid proposals the QVCOG Board of Directors ultimately recommended that participating communities award their Waste & Recycling Service to Waste Management through 2022-2026 citing the significant cost gap between the two options. The updated contract specifications included many new facets including a Contract Deposit Fund which will be used moving forward to hold Waste Management financially accountable to the approved service specifications. The joint bidding process saved participating member communities time and resources and helped provide a more competitive price point for refuse service. The QVCOG has approved a waste & recycling service reporting policy which seeks to establish clear channels of communication ensuring a high level of service for all participants.
COG-Wide Glass Recycling
2022 witnessed the launch of a drop-off Glass Recycling Program for our member communities. Two sites have been established in order to conveniently serve our region’s residents at Sewickley Borough's Riverfront Park (300 Chadwick St, Sewickley, PA 15143) and across from Avalon Borough’s Public Works Facility (629 New Brighton Road, Avalon, PA 15202). Residents within participating member communities are invited to use the site free of charge. This Program is partially funded through the QVCOG’s Joint Recycling Fund with the remaining cost being generated from participating communities using a formula based on each community’s population size. The Rules and Regulations for the program can be found below:
Yard Waste Drop Off Program
At its September 21st meeting, the QVCOG Board of Delegates approved a drop-off yard waste program in partnership with the Michael Brothers Company. Beginning immediately, and free of charge, residents of QVCOG member communities may drop off yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and more at Michael Brothers' Reserve Township facility located at 408 Hoffman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The pilot program is being funded through the QVCOG’s Joint Recycling Fund and is expected to last approximately 6 months for evaluation purposes. The guidelines of the Program can be found below as well as in the provided illustration.
Program hours of operation: Tuesday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & Saturday from 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Do’s and Don'ts: Patrons may drop-off materials such as grass clippings, leaves, brush, wood chips, small logs (under 12" in diameter), christmas trees, concrete chunks (clean), and dirt (clean). Items such as stumps (greater than 12” in diameter) and food Items (such as pumpkins, etc.) will not be accepted.
Other Recycling Resources:
Tire Recycling
Common Household Items and Appliances
Office Supply Recycling Tips
Tips for Recycling Clothing
New 5-Year Waste and Recycling Agreement
Throughout 2021 and with the assistance of Nestor Resources and the Waste & Recycling Committee, the QVCOG worked towards building an innovative bid specification for a new 5-year waste and recycling contract. A total of 11 QVCOG member communities moved forward in seeking a joint bid to select an appropriate package of services for their residents. After receiving two bid proposals the QVCOG Board of Directors ultimately recommended that participating communities award their Waste & Recycling Service to Waste Management through 2022-2026 citing the significant cost gap between the two options. The updated contract specifications included many new facets including a Contract Deposit Fund which will be used moving forward to hold Waste Management financially accountable to the approved service specifications. The joint bidding process saved participating member communities time and resources and helped provide a more competitive price point for refuse service. The QVCOG has approved a waste & recycling service reporting policy which seeks to establish clear channels of communication ensuring a high level of service for all participants.
COG-Wide Glass Recycling
2022 witnessed the launch of a drop-off Glass Recycling Program for our member communities. Two sites have been established in order to conveniently serve our region’s residents at Sewickley Borough's Riverfront Park (300 Chadwick St, Sewickley, PA 15143) and across from Avalon Borough’s Public Works Facility (629 New Brighton Road, Avalon, PA 15202). Residents within participating member communities are invited to use the site free of charge. This Program is partially funded through the QVCOG’s Joint Recycling Fund with the remaining cost being generated from participating communities using a formula based on each community’s population size. The Rules and Regulations for the program can be found below:
- The dumpster hauling and glass recycling service will be provided by Michael Brothers Hauling & CAP Glass;
- Hours of operations will be from Dawn to Dusk each day;
- Glass containers must be rinsed of any perishable debris prior to being recycled;
- Adhesive labels and container lids do not need to be removed from glass prior to being recycled; and
- Glass products such as mirrors, porcelain dishware, and light bulbs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Yard Waste Drop Off Program
At its September 21st meeting, the QVCOG Board of Delegates approved a drop-off yard waste program in partnership with the Michael Brothers Company. Beginning immediately, and free of charge, residents of QVCOG member communities may drop off yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and more at Michael Brothers' Reserve Township facility located at 408 Hoffman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The pilot program is being funded through the QVCOG’s Joint Recycling Fund and is expected to last approximately 6 months for evaluation purposes. The guidelines of the Program can be found below as well as in the provided illustration.
Program hours of operation: Tuesday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & Saturday from 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Do’s and Don'ts: Patrons may drop-off materials such as grass clippings, leaves, brush, wood chips, small logs (under 12" in diameter), christmas trees, concrete chunks (clean), and dirt (clean). Items such as stumps (greater than 12” in diameter) and food Items (such as pumpkins, etc.) will not be accepted.
Other Recycling Resources:
Tire Recycling
Common Household Items and Appliances
Office Supply Recycling Tips
Tips for Recycling Clothing