About Our Volunteer Program
Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling welcomes volunteers to assist with various programs throughout the year. Some opportunities for volunteering include:
Recycling Center
Under supervision of staff, volunteer may perform the following tasks:
- Wait on customers
- Unload vehicles
- Sort items dropped off
- Educate visitors on acceptable and unacceptable items
- Run the foam cycler machine (requires some strength; will get dirty)
Litter Cleanups
As a volunteer, you will work independently to:
- Choose a road in your neighborhood
- Invite friends and neighbors to help
- Arrange for trash disposal
- Pick up supplies
- Get to work
Illegal Dump Cleanups
As a volunteer, you will work independently to:
- Choose a site from Westmoreland Cleanways’ 2009 Survey Dump Sites 2015 Update
- Invite friends and neighbors
- Arrange for trash disposal
- Pick up supplies
- Get to work
- Report your results to Westmoreland Cleanways
Other Volunteer Opportunities
- Within Westmoreland County, become a Land Steward or a Waterway Steward through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
- Landscaping: maintain flowers, trimming brush, weeding
- Help staff a table at a public event
- Provide educational support by folding newsletters, brochures, preparing craft supplies, and/or cleaning the vermicomposting bin
Please contact Westmoreland Cleanways staff to discuss your volunteer interests.
