Pennsylvania: Programs and Resources

Bureau of Air Quality

This server provides information and services specific to Pennsylvania’s air quality issues.
Phone: (717)787-9702
Website: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/aq/default.htm

County Recycling Coordinator List

You can find your county’s recycling coordinator on an alphabetical list or through a county map of PA.
Phone: (800)346-4242
Website: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/RECYCLE/documen t/county.htm

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

This agency provides information about state parks, forestry, environmental education, and outdoor activities.
Phone: (717)787-2869
Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/

Department of Environmental Protection Household Hazardous Waste

This site provides information on HHW and collection programs within the state.
Phone: 18003464242
Website: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/landrecwaste/cwp/view.asp?a=1242&Q=464341&landrecwasteNav=|30782|

Green Building Education & Contractor Training – Delaware Valley Green Building Council

The Delaware Valley Green Building Council’s mission is to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region’s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, while being mindful of the legacy left for future generations.
Phone: (267)238-3894
Website: http://www.dvgbc.org

Lycoming County Resource Management Services

This organization is a comprehensive waste management system with local recycling information and resources.
Phone: (570)547-2470
Website: http://www.lcrms.com

PA CleanWays

PA CleanWays, a nonprofit environmental organization, has helped communities clean up mountains of trash from PA lands and waters.
Phone: (724)836-4121
Website: http://www.pacleanways.org

Pennsylvania Department of Education

The Department of Education houses information that can help teachers, students and parents with questions they may have regarding kindergarten through 12th grade state education programs.
Phone: (717)787-7222
Website: http://www.pde.state.pa.us/

Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection Recycling Page

This site provides recycling information within the state of Pennsylvania.
Phone: (800)346-4242
Website: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/recycle .htm

Pennsylvania Home Page

Website: http://www.state.pa.us/

Pennsylvania Resources Council

The PRC is a nonprofit citizens’ action organization serving as a vital link between industry, government and grass-roots organizations seeking solutions to environmental problems.
Phone: (610)353-1555
Website: http://www.prc.org/

Pennsylvania State Forest Lands Beautification Program

This program provides information regarding illegal dumping, cleanup sites, and recycling options within Pennsylvania’s state parks and forest land.
Phone: (877)772-3673
Website: http://www.CleanPAForests.org

Pollution Prevention

This office offers information to businesses, organizations and individuals to help reduce pollution at its source or bring you into compliance with environmental regulations.
Website: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=482723

Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania

PROP’s goal is to establish and improve information networks among programs and between public and private sector recycling professionals.
Phone: (814)742-7777
Website: http://www.proprecycles.org/

United States Environmental Protection Agency-Region 3

This agency serves the environmental programs in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.
Phone: (800)438-2474
Website: http://www.epa.gov/region3/