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Recycling

Construction Junction

Construction Junction is a great resource for donating and buying used building materials (from doors to bricks to paint and a lot in between). They also have a recycling center at their facility and free pickup.

Address: Pickup

Marshall Township

Drop off cardboard for recycling in the Marshall Township.

Address: 525 Pleasant Hill Road Warrendale, PA 15086

Recycling Facilities

Recycling Facilities for the Cranberry Township.

Address: Cranberry Township, PA

Paper Retriever

Paper Retriever collects magazines, shopping catalogs, newspaper and office paper for local fund-raising purposes.

Address: Mt. Lebanon

Paper Retriever

Paper Retriever collects magazines, shopping catalogs, newspaper and office paper for local fund-raising purposes.

Address: P.O. Box 607 Carnegie, PA 15106

Paper Retriever

Paper Retriever collects magazines, shopping catalogs, newspaper and office paper for local fund-raising purposes.

Address: P.O.Box 41009 Philadelphia PA 19127

Paper Retriever

You can drop off newspaper, magazines, shopping catalogs and mail. Visit the website for details.

Address: 3550 Seventh Street Rd. New Kensington, PA 15068

Town of Bloomsburg Recycling

Recycling is mandatory for Town of Bloomsburg residents, businesses, schools, offices, multi-family housing units and organizers of special events.

Every household has access to twice a month curbside collection of steel cans, aluminum cans, clear, brown, and green glass bottles, newspaper and #1 and #2 plastic bottles. The Town is divided into 5 collection areas.

For drop-off and curbside information, visit the website.

Address: Recycling Center: 901 Patterson Drive, Bloomsburg PA 17815

Columbia County Freecycle

The Columbia County The Freecycle Network(TM) is open to all who want to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome to participate too! One constraint: everything posted must be free. This network is brought to you by The Freecycle Network (TM), a nonprofit organization and a movement of people interested in keeping good stuff out of landfills.

Columbia County Recycling

Contact Information:
Mr. Bob Huntington
Recycling Coordinator
Columbia County Planning Commission

Phone: 570-389-9146
Fax: 570-784-5769
E-mail: rhuntington@columbiapa.org

For more details, contact the Columbia County Recycling Coordinator at 570-389-9146.

Address: 702 Sawmill Road, Suite 104 Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority

The Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority offers a comprehensive resource of recycling programs available to county residents.

Foods

Farmer's Market

Buy fresh, local produce directly from the grower, along with other vendor items.

Address: Mt. Lebanon

Soergel Orchards

Soergel Orchards sells local produce. See website for additional details.

Address: 2573 Brandt School Road Wexford PA

Kaelin Farm Markets

Kaelin Farm Markets sells local produce.

Address: 2547 Brandt School Road Wexford PA

Shenots Farm Markets

Shenots Farm Markets sells local produce.

Address: 3754 Wexford Run Road Wexford PA

Eichners Farm Market

Eichners Farm Market sells local Produce.

Address: 285 Richard Rd Wexford, PA 15090

Blackberry Meadows

Blackberry Meadows Farm was first certified organic in 1992 and has produce available through CSA shares, East End Food Cooperative , three urban farmer's markets and on farm sales.

Address: 7115 Ridge Road Natrona Heights, PA 15065

Starr Valley Farm

Offers 100% grass fed Hereford-Angus Beef Cattle. You can pick up beef from the farm.

Address: 4531 Melwood Road Leechburg, PA 15656

Schoolhouse Garden Market

Schoolhouse Garden Market offers unique and quality products that support small and local business at a fair price to help families save money while enjoying the best qualities to be had. While offering these quality items, they do it with customer service that is above and beyond what is necessary and hard to find in today's market place!
Phone: 570.387.0551

fax: 570.784.5444

email: shgm@ptd.net

Address: 108 Schoolhouse Road Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Benton Farmers' Market

570-925-2690
From local growers & producers

Meats, milk, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, local cider and wines, PLUS flowers, fiber goods, jewelry, local gift ideas and more. See vendors for full list.

Address: Rte 487 & Green Acres Road Benton, Pennsylvania 17814 Columbia County

Brennan's Big Chill

Established in 2004, the concept was to provide their customers with a new homemade ice cream experience with every visit. Debbie and Brian Brennan developed an atmosphere to bring back or establish memories for everyone that walks through their door. You will find an enthusiastic staff of well-trained employees. All of their ice cream is made on the premises using only the finest ingredients with most of the flavors being all natural. They offer over 200 flavors of ice cream from their own recipes, some of which you will find nowhere else. There are 42 flavors displayed which are rotated on a daily basis.

Address: 232 Iron Street Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815

Bloomsburg Farmers' Market

PURPOSE: to provide consumers with fresh, locally gown or produced projects at at convenient location

Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Cut Flowers, Baked Goods, Salsas and More!
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Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
7:00am - 1:00pm
June through October

Contact: Amy Seamans (570) 784-7123, ext. 117

Address: Main and Market Streets in Downtown Bloomsburg

Central Market

The country's oldest farmers' market, featuring regional food specialties and local foods. Open Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Saturdays, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm year-round.

Address: 23 North Market Street, Lancaster, PA
Website: Central Market

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative (LFFC) serves all of Eastern Pennsylvania, New York City, and most of the tri state area by connecting the farmer and the customer, delivering the best local organic produce, value added products, and humanely raised and pastured animal products to retail establishments, co-ops, restaurants, and institutions.

Address: 8 Eagle Drive Leola, PA 17540
Construction

Green Building Alliance

The Green Building Alliance is a non-profit organization devoted to helping western Pennsylvania find smart solutions for buildings.

Address: Western PA

Construction Junction

Construction Junction is a great resource for donating and buying used building materials (from doors to bricks to paint and a lot in between). They also have a recycling center at their facility and free pickup.

Address: Pickup

PSFI Energy

PSFI Energy is an energy consulting company which specializes in building performance and energy auditing. PSFI Energy performs energy audits, building assessments, energy ratings, thermal scanning, contractor management, and energy consulting. Call 1-877-391-7782 for more information.

Lancaster County Center of Excellence in Renewable Energy

An organization that provides the overall strategic framework for energy projects in the County related to agricultural, commercial, and industrial needs for conservation and energy generation.

The Barn Saver

The Barn Saver re-uses materials from old barns around Pennsylvania to make new things like cabinets, flooring, and other useful items.

Address: 1209 Reading Road Narvon, PA 17555
Website: The Barn Saver

Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore

The ReStore is a non-profit business specializing in the resale of new and gently used building materials and supplies to the public.

Address: 155 Independence Ct. Lancaster, PA 17601
Sustainability

SEDA-COG Energy Resource Center

The Energy Resource Center provides energy conservation and renewable energy education, training and technical assistance primarily to residents, local governments, businesses, agriculture, building trades, non-profit agencies and schools throughout the SEDA-COG 11 county region. It assists the building trades and manufacturers to participate in the new renewable and efficient energy markets. It fosters the generation, on-site use, and local ownership of renewable energy within our region.

Lancaster Conservation District

The Conservation District seeks to increase awareness of the relationship between human activities and our natural environment. The District helps to focus attention on the wise use of the land, water, and related natural resources. It provides assistance to individuals and public and private organizations in solving the complex problems of our environment.

Address: 1383 Arcadia Road, Rm 200 Lancaster, PA 17601

LIVE Green

LIVE Green is a nonprofit environmental organization in Lancaster County that is focused on improving the environment in urban settings

Address: PO Box 509 Lancaster, PA 17608-0509
Website: LIVE Green
Transportation

Dutch Wheelman Bicycle Shop

Dutch Wheelman is Bloomsburg, PA’s full service center for professional bicycle and accessory sales and repair serving recreational riders to racers.

Address: 59 East Main Street Bloomsburg, PA

Susquehanna Trailways

Susquehanna Trailways runs daily bus routes throughout Pennsylvania, and even to New York. Check their website for routes and schedules.

Address: 417 Lightstreet Road

Red Rose Transit

RRTA is Lancaster's Transportation Connection! Providing fixed-route, shared-ride, and special trolley services. RRTA provides public transportation for the Lancaster County community

Address: 45 Erick Road, Lancaster, PA 17601

Lancaster Bicycle Club

The Lancaster Bicycle Club is a road based recreational club for cyclists of all levels.

Events

Bloomsburg University of PA: Culture and Environmental Lecture Series

BU's Institute for Culture and Society has been host to a lecture series on Culture and Environment, as well as offering its regular lecture series this spring. Check the website for lecture dates and subjects.

Misc

Pennsylvania Office Of Energy and Technology Deployment

Your Pennsylvania state energy office.

Address: Your Pennsylvania state energy office.

Pennsylvania Resources Council Inc.

PRC's work focuses on litter and visual blight prevention, watershed awareness, and composting related to waste reduction and recycling.

Sustainable Pittsburgh

Sustainable Pittsburgh, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, affects decision-making in the Pittsburgh Region to integrate economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental quality bringing sustainable solutions to communities and businesses.

Pennsylvania Office Of Energy and Technology Deployment

Your Pennsylvania state energy office.

Pennsylvania Office Of Energy and Technology Deployment

Your Pennsylvania state energy office.

Pennsylvania Resources Council Inc.

PRC's work focuses on litter and visual blight prevention, watershed awareness, and composting related to waste reduction and recycling.

Pennsylvania Office Of Energy and Technology Deployment

Your Pennsylvania state energy office.

Lancaster Net Zero

Net Zero is a Lancaster-based publication, focusing on eco-awareness and sustainable living practices. It aims to create awareness of the opportunities and to promote the highlights and progress of the community; emphasizing what can be done to help.