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Unacceptable Items PENN , INC. Our Commitment • Needles & Medical Waste to the Community Guidelines DO NOT place used needles or any other medical waste with for Your Home recycling! This is a serious Penn Waste is south central Pennsylvania’s health hazard to everyone! premier choice for residential and commercial Penn Waste waste and recycling services. • Broken glass Fast Facts: Welcome to Penn Waste! • Windows, mirrors, ceramics • Plastic food • Established We understand that preserving our world begins at the local level, We’re very excited to be partnering with you to help create a green community together! • Drinking glasses wrappers March 2000 and we focus on sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices. • Aluminum foil • Used towels • We collect over 300 Everyone on the Penn Waste team, from our drivers and customer What are the benefits of teaming up with Penn Waste? or tissues • metal tons of recyclables service representatives to the men and women who staff our innovative • We have incredible customer service. When you call, you will speak to a live, local customer • Styrofoam per day • Clothing hangers recycling center, are committed to offering first-class customer service. service representative. • Pool chemicals (metal and plastic) • We processed 78,000 • We are a local company, servicing over 160,000 homes via municipal contracts in York, Dauphin, tons of recyclables ePenn Waste is committed to educating the community on the benefits • Plastic tableware • Packing peanuts in 2012 of recycling. We strive to make the process as easy and convenient as Lancaster, and Cumberland counties. (knives, forks, spoons, etc.) • Plastic bubble wrap • 62+ municipalities are possible to help all customers maximize their efforts. • As more and more customers recycle, we are able to create jobs within our community. • Plastic grocery bags • Hose serviced via municipal • Our single-stream process makes recycling really easy! • Light bulbs • Christmas lights contracts eWe are committed to supporting the communities we serve. We are • Food soiled material • Diapers proud to participate in and sponsor local events and support local • Recycling is the law! • We service over 3,500 causes and organizations for the continued development of the areas • Wet or cardboard • Food waste commercial accounts in which we live and work. • Paperboard juice and milk • Animal carcasses • We employ 350+ Pennsylvania Act 101 containers eWe are committed to supporting the growth and development of In 1988, Pennsylvania passed PA Act 101 in an effort to reduce waste and increase recycling. • We have a fleet of Act 101 requires that all municipalities within the state create programs 100+ trucks small businesses throughout south central Pennsylvania. Penn Waste founder and owner, Scott Wagner, is active in the community, supporting that include recycling. Under the law, commercial establishments (including schools, churches, causes and legislation that benefit the region’s small businesses. retailers, offices, non-profits, and others) must recycle according to the plan their municipality ]_ ^ has created. For more information about our company, please visit us at: As of January 24, 2013, by law Penn Waste www.pennwaste.com It’s Easy! is not allowed to collect your . /pennwaste If you choose to recycle with Penn Waste, The Covered Devices Recycling Act prohibits residents and businesses from you will put all your recyclables into a placing their electronic waste at the curb or in their trash. Creating a green community together. specially designated container. No separation needed! Covered devices include: desktop computers, laptops, monitors, computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer and speakers), televisions and Look inside for tips on getting started and lists of acceptable and non-acceptable items. e-readers that browse the Internet. P.O. Box 3066, York, PA 17402 717-767-4456 Creating a green community together. For more information on how to legally dispose of your electronic waste, please contact Penn Waste, Inc., Commercial u Industrial u Waste Reduction Equipment u Recycling Services & Equipment Commercial u Industrial u Waste Reduction Equipment u Recycling Services & Equipment 717-767-4456 or visit www.pennwaste.com. Local Company. Local Commitment. Local Company. Local Commitment.

RESREC08/2013 1M METAL: • Aluminum beverage cans • food & beverage cans, aerosol cans, Are You Maximizing the Capacity ]_ ^ paint cans GLASS: of Your Recycle Container? As of January 24, 2013, by law Penn Waste is not allowed to • Clear, brown, blue, and green glass food & collect your electronic waste. Penn Waste accepts beverage containers PLASTIC: The Covered Devices Recycling Act prohibits residents and businesses unlimited amounts • #1 through #7 – All materials must be from placing their electronic waste at the curb or in their trash. thoroughly cleaned before placing Covered devices include: desktop computers, laptops, monitors, of recycling! them in your recycle container. computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer and speakers), e Remove caps/lids televisions and e-readers that browse the Internet. e Rinse thoroughly to remove all contaminants Acceptable Items Below is a list of resources you may contact to legally e It is OK to leave on labels and neck rings dispose of your electronic waste: YORK: The York County Solid Waste Authority, 717-845-1066, PAPER, PAPERBOARD & www.ycswa.com CARDBOARD: LANCASTER: Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, Recycle Any Size. Any Quantity. 717-397-9968, www.lcswma.org Please break down boxes as flat as possible and put them out next to your recycle bin(s) DAUPHIN: County Recycling Center, 717-982-6772, on your pick-up day. www.dauphincounty.org/government/Waste-Management- • All sizes of cardboard boxes Try these simple tips to get the most out of and-Recycling/Pages/default.aspx • Clean pizza boxes CUMBERLAND, PERRY, and ADAMS: • Food boxes (i.e. cereal & gelatin boxes) your recycling container: • EMPTY paper towel and toilet paper rolls Please contact Pennsylvania’s Recycling Hotline at • Paperboard packaging (i.e. tissue boxes) e Crush your aluminum cans and all plastics. 1-800-346-4242 • Office paper (any color) e Break down and flatten all cardboard boxes. • Shredded paper (in CLEAR plastic bags) Please visit earth911.com for additional resources. • Newspapers and inserts Any cardboard that cannot fit into your bin should be

• Magazines, catalogs, and brochures flattened, bundled, and placed beside the bin. E-WASTE NEWS • Envelopes & junk mail • Paper bags • Phone books & other soft cover books Follow these 3 simple steps to ensure your contaminated items are e Remove all packaging (Styrofoam, ready to be recycled: peanuts, plastic bubble wrap, plastic liners, etc.) e Flatten ALL boxes Remove Rinse thoroughly You may leave on e Bundle all cardboard that does not fit into the recycling bin caps or lids to ensure all the rings and labels. e Cover loose paper with heavier items to and dispose recyclables are prevent it from blowing away of them in clean and free e If the weather forecast calls for high winds or wet weather, if possible, keep your the trash. of contaminants paper recyclables until the next week. Wet 1 2 3 paper products are difficult to process. and residue. METAL: • Aluminum beverage cans • Steel food & beverage cans, aerosol cans, Are You Maximizing the Capacity ]_ ^ paint cans GLASS: of Your Recycle Container? As of January 24, 2013, by law Penn Waste is not allowed to • Clear, brown, blue, and green glass food & collect your electronic waste. Penn Waste accepts beverage containers PLASTIC: The Covered Devices Recycling Act prohibits residents and businesses unlimited amounts • #1 through #7 – All materials must be from placing their electronic waste at the curb or in their trash. thoroughly cleaned before placing Covered devices include: desktop computers, laptops, monitors, of recycling! them in your recycle container. computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer and speakers), e Remove caps/lids televisions and e-readers that browse the Internet. e Rinse thoroughly to remove all contaminants Acceptable Items Below is a list of resources you may contact to legally e It is OK to leave on labels and neck rings dispose of your electronic waste: YORK: The York County Solid Waste Authority, 717-845-1066, PAPER, PAPERBOARD & www.ycswa.com CARDBOARD: LANCASTER: Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, Recycle Any Size. Any Quantity. 717-397-9968, www.lcswma.org Please break down boxes as flat as possible and put them out next to your recycle bin(s) DAUPHIN: County Recycling Center, 717-982-6772, on your pick-up day. www.dauphincounty.org/government/Waste-Management- • All sizes of cardboard boxes Try these simple tips to get the most out of and-Recycling/Pages/default.aspx • Clean pizza boxes CUMBERLAND, PERRY, and ADAMS: • Food boxes (i.e. cereal & gelatin boxes) your recycling container: • EMPTY paper towel and toilet paper rolls Please contact Pennsylvania’s Recycling Hotline at • Paperboard packaging (i.e. tissue boxes) e Crush your aluminum cans and all plastics. 1-800-346-4242 • Office paper (any color) e Break down and flatten all cardboard boxes. • Shredded paper (in CLEAR plastic bags) Please visit earth911.com for additional resources. • Newspapers and inserts Any cardboard that cannot fit into your bin should be

• Magazines, catalogs, and brochures flattened, bundled, and placed beside the bin. E-WASTE NEWS • Envelopes & junk mail • Paper bags • Phone books & other soft cover books Follow these 3 simple steps to ensure your contaminated items are e Remove all packaging (Styrofoam, ready to be recycled: peanuts, plastic bubble wrap, plastic liners, etc.) e Flatten ALL boxes Remove Rinse thoroughly You may leave on e Bundle all cardboard that does not fit into the recycling bin caps or lids to ensure all the rings and labels. e Cover loose paper with heavier items to and dispose recyclables are prevent it from blowing away of them in clean and free e If the weather forecast calls for high winds or wet weather, if possible, keep your the trash. of contaminants paper recyclables until the next week. Wet 1 2 3 paper products are difficult to process. and residue. METAL: • Aluminum beverage cans • Steel food & beverage cans, aerosol cans, Are You Maximizing the Capacity ]_ ^ paint cans GLASS: of Your Recycle Container? As of January 24, 2013, by law Penn Waste is not allowed to • Clear, brown, blue, and green glass food & collect your electronic waste. Penn Waste accepts beverage containers PLASTIC: The Covered Devices Recycling Act prohibits residents and businesses unlimited amounts • #1 through #7 – All materials must be from placing their electronic waste at the curb or in their trash. thoroughly cleaned before placing Covered devices include: desktop computers, laptops, monitors, of recycling! them in your recycle container. computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer and speakers), e Remove caps/lids televisions and e-readers that browse the Internet. e Rinse thoroughly to remove all contaminants Acceptable Items Below is a list of resources you may contact to legally e It is OK to leave on labels and neck rings dispose of your electronic waste: YORK: The York County Solid Waste Authority, 717-845-1066, PAPER, PAPERBOARD & www.ycswa.com CARDBOARD: LANCASTER: Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, Recycle Any Size. Any Quantity. 717-397-9968, www.lcswma.org Please break down boxes as flat as possible and put them out next to your recycle bin(s) DAUPHIN: County Recycling Center, 717-982-6772, on your pick-up day. www.dauphincounty.org/government/Waste-Management- • All sizes of cardboard boxes Try these simple tips to get the most out of and-Recycling/Pages/default.aspx • Clean pizza boxes CUMBERLAND, PERRY, and ADAMS: • Food boxes (i.e. cereal & gelatin boxes) your recycling container: • EMPTY paper towel and toilet paper rolls Please contact Pennsylvania’s Recycling Hotline at • Paperboard packaging (i.e. tissue boxes) e Crush your aluminum cans and all plastics. 1-800-346-4242 • Office paper (any color) e Break down and flatten all cardboard boxes. • Shredded paper (in CLEAR plastic bags) Please visit earth911.com for additional resources. • Newspapers and inserts Any cardboard that cannot fit into your bin should be

• Magazines, catalogs, and brochures flattened, bundled, and placed beside the bin. E-WASTE NEWS • Envelopes & junk mail • Paper bags • Phone books & other soft cover books Follow these 3 simple steps to ensure your contaminated items are e Remove all packaging (Styrofoam, ready to be recycled: peanuts, plastic bubble wrap, plastic liners, etc.) e Flatten ALL boxes Remove Rinse thoroughly You may leave on e Bundle all cardboard that does not fit into the recycling bin caps or lids to ensure all the rings and labels. e Cover loose paper with heavier items to and dispose recyclables are prevent it from blowing away of them in clean and free e If the weather forecast calls for high winds or wet weather, if possible, keep your the trash. of contaminants paper recyclables until the next week. Wet 1 2 3 paper products are difficult to process. and residue. Unacceptable Items PENN WASTE, INC. Our Commitment to the Community Recycling Guidelines • Needles & Medical Waste DO NOT place used needles or Penn Waste is south central Pennsylvania’s for Your Home any other medical waste with recycling! This is a serious premier choice for residential and commercial Penn Waste waste and recycling services. health hazard to everyone! Fast Facts: Welcome to Penn Waste! • Broken glass • Established We understand that preserving our world begins at the local level, We’re very excited to be partnering with you to help create a green community together! • Windows, mirrors, ceramics • Plastic food March 2000 and we focus on sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices. • Drinking glasses wrappers • We collect over 300 Everyone on the Penn Waste team, from our drivers and customer What are the benefits of teaming up with Penn Waste? • Aluminum foil • Used paper towels tons of recyclables service representatives to the men and women who staff our innovative • We have incredible customer service. When you call, you will speak to a live, local customer or tissues per day • Scrap metal recycling center, are committed to offering first-class customer service. service representative. • Styrofoam • Clothing hangers • We processed 78,000 • We are a local company, servicing over 160,000 homes via municipal contracts in York, Dauphin, tons of recyclables ePenn Waste is committed to educating the community on the benefits (metal and plastic) • Pool chemicals in 2012 of recycling. We strive to make the process as easy and convenient as Lancaster, and Cumberland counties. • Plastic tableware • Packing peanuts • 62+ municipalities are possible to help all customers maximize their efforts. • As more and more customers recycle, we are able to create jobs within our community. (knives, forks, spoons, etc.) • Plastic bubble wrap serviced via municipal • Our single-stream process makes recycling really easy! • Plastic grocery bags • Hose contracts eWe are committed to supporting the communities we serve. We are • Light bulbs • Christmas lights proud to participate in and sponsor local events and support local • Recycling is the law! • We service over 3,500 causes and organizations for the continued development of the areas • Food soiled material • Diapers commercial accounts in which we live and work. • Wet papers or cardboard • Food waste • We employ 350+ Pennsylvania Act 101 In 1988, Pennsylvania passed PA Act 101 in an effort to reduce waste and increase recycling. • Paperboard juice and milk eWe are committed to supporting the growth and development of • We have a fleet of Act 101 requires that all municipalities within the state create waste management programs containers 100+ trucks small businesses throughout south central Pennsylvania. Penn Waste founder and owner, Scott Wagner, is active in the community, supporting that include recycling. Under the law, commercial establishments (including schools, churches, causes and legislation that benefit the region’s small businesses. retailers, offices, non-profits, and others) must recycle according to the plan their municipality has created. ]_ ^ For more information about our company, please visit us at: www.pennwaste.com It’s Easy! As of January 24, 2013, by law Penn Waste /pennwaste is not allowed to collect your electronic waste. If you choose to recycle with Penn Waste, you will put all your recyclables into a The Covered Devices Recycling Act prohibits residents and businesses from Creating a green community together. specially designated container. No separation needed! placing their electronic waste at the curb or in their trash. Covered devices include: desktop computers, laptops, monitors, computer Look inside for tips on getting started peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer and speakers), televisions and and lists of acceptable and non-acceptable items. e-readers that browse the Internet. P.O. Box 3066, York, PA 17402 717-767-4456 Creating a green community together.

For more information on how to legally dispose of Commercial u Industrial u Waste Reduction Equipment u Recycling Services & Equipment Commercial u Industrial u Waste Reduction Equipment u Recycling Services & Equipment your electronic waste, please contact Penn Waste, Inc., 717-767-4456 or visit www.pennwaste.com. Local Company. Local Commitment. Local Company. Local Commitment.

RESREC08/2013 1M Unacceptable Items PENN WASTE, INC. Our Commitment • Needles & Medical Waste to the Community Recycling Guidelines DO NOT place used needles or any other medical waste with for Your Home recycling! This is a serious Penn Waste is south central Pennsylvania’s health hazard to everyone! premier choice for residential and commercial Penn Waste waste and recycling services. • Broken glass Fast Facts: Welcome to Penn Waste! • Windows, mirrors, ceramics • Plastic food • Established We understand that preserving our world begins at the local level, We’re very excited to be partnering with you to help create a green community together! • Drinking glasses wrappers March 2000 and we focus on sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices. • Aluminum foil • Used paper towels • We collect over 300 Everyone on the Penn Waste team, from our drivers and customer What are the benefits of teaming up with Penn Waste? or tissues • Scrap metal tons of recyclables service representatives to the men and women who staff our innovative • We have incredible customer service. When you call, you will speak to a live, local customer • Styrofoam per day • Clothing hangers recycling center, are committed to offering first-class customer service. service representative. • Pool chemicals (metal and plastic) • We processed 78,000 • We are a local company, servicing over 160,000 homes via municipal contracts in York, Dauphin, tons of recyclables ePenn Waste is committed to educating the community on the benefits • Plastic tableware • Packing peanuts in 2012 of recycling. We strive to make the process as easy and convenient as Lancaster, and Cumberland counties. (knives, forks, spoons, etc.) • Plastic bubble wrap • 62+ municipalities are possible to help all customers maximize their efforts. • As more and more customers recycle, we are able to create jobs within our community. • Plastic grocery bags • Hose serviced via municipal • Our single-stream process makes recycling really easy! • Light bulbs • Christmas lights contracts eWe are committed to supporting the communities we serve. We are • Food soiled material • Diapers proud to participate in and sponsor local events and support local • Recycling is the law! • We service over 3,500 causes and organizations for the continued development of the areas • Wet papers or cardboard • Food waste commercial accounts in which we live and work. • Paperboard juice and milk • Animal carcasses • We employ 350+ Pennsylvania Act 101 containers eWe are committed to supporting the growth and development of In 1988, Pennsylvania passed PA Act 101 in an effort to reduce waste and increase recycling. • We have a fleet of Act 101 requires that all municipalities within the state create waste management programs 100+ trucks small businesses throughout south central Pennsylvania. Penn Waste founder and owner, Scott Wagner, is active in the community, supporting that include recycling. Under the law, commercial establishments (including schools, churches, causes and legislation that benefit the region’s small businesses. retailers, offices, non-profits, and others) must recycle according to the plan their municipality ]_ ^ has created. For more information about our company, please visit us at: As of January 24, 2013, by law Penn Waste www.pennwaste.com It’s Easy! is not allowed to collect your electronic waste. /pennwaste If you choose to recycle with Penn Waste, The Covered Devices Recycling Act prohibits residents and businesses from you will put all your recyclables into a placing their electronic waste at the curb or in their trash. Creating a green community together. specially designated container. No separation needed! Covered devices include: desktop computers, laptops, monitors, computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer and speakers), televisions and Look inside for tips on getting started and lists of acceptable and non-acceptable items. e-readers that browse the Internet. P.O. Box 3066, York, PA 17402 717-767-4456 Creating a green community together. For more information on how to legally dispose of your electronic waste, please contact Penn Waste, Inc., Commercial u Industrial u Waste Reduction Equipment u Recycling Services & Equipment Commercial u Industrial u Waste Reduction Equipment u Recycling Services & Equipment 717-767-4456 or visit www.pennwaste.com. Local Company. Local Commitment. Local Company. Local Commitment.

RESREC08/2013 1M