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.
If provided by your municipality, information about "At Your Door" collection service, may be obtained from Waste Management at http://www.wmatyourdoor.com/ or 1-800-449-7587.
Recycling -
QVCOG Recycling Committee was formed in 2017 for the purpose of reaping the environmental and economic benefit of working together in developing recycling programs and improving the ability of residents and businesses to recycle. Eleven communities currently participate. Additional members may join by adopting the Recycling Committee Resolution.
A Hard-to-Recycle Event in partnership with Pennsylvania Resources Council is held annually. In 2021, one event at Quaker Valley High School is planned on July 10, 2021 from 8:45 AM to 1 PM. Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, pre-registration with PC is required.
Regional Glass Recycling Collection Events are scheduled and coordinated among QVCOG communities through the efforts of Quaker Valley COG and Pennsylvania Resources Council. In 2021, six events are planned.
If provided by your municipality, information about "At Your Door" collection service, may be obtained from Waste Management at http://www.wmatyourdoor.com/ or 1-800-449-7587.
Recycling -
QVCOG Recycling Committee was formed in 2017 for the purpose of reaping the environmental and economic benefit of working together in developing recycling programs and improving the ability of residents and businesses to recycle. Eleven communities currently participate. Additional members may join by adopting the Recycling Committee Resolution.
A Hard-to-Recycle Event in partnership with Pennsylvania Resources Council is held annually. In 2021, one event at Quaker Valley High School is planned on July 10, 2021 from 8:45 AM to 1 PM. Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, pre-registration with PC is required.
Regional Glass Recycling Collection Events are scheduled and coordinated among QVCOG communities through the efforts of Quaker Valley COG and Pennsylvania Resources Council. In 2021, six events are planned.