Now In Effect!

Zero Waste and Composting Food Waste

Recycling Workshop

PASSED — April 2022

Enforcement began January 2nd, 2023.

Why Was This Ordinance Proposed?

Single-use waste, like plastic bags and straws, are harmful to the environment and costly to taxpayers. Regulation minimizes litter, environmental impacts, and waste management costs. Over 48,000 lbs. of trash was removed in area Darby/Cobbs Creek cleanups in 2021. Recent PA DOT and DEP research indicates that “plastic film” is the largest component of litter in the environment. The ordinance would curb unnecessary distribution of these materials in our community. In a momentous effort to curb these wasteful practices, nine states and over 500 U.S. municipalities have adopted similar laws. Almost a third of Americans live in areas with single-use laws, a number sure to grow as more attention is drawn to global waste issues, and the ease of compliance is better understood. Local communities with single-use plastic ordinances include Narberth, Philadelphia, West Goshen and West Chester. Other local communities actively working on similar ordinances including Lower Merion, Ambler, Radnor, Easttown, and Tredyffrin.

Where Can I Read The Ordinance?

Ordinances passed are available online on the Township web site under buildings and codes.

Who Would Be Getting The 10-Cent Fee Per Paper Bag?

Businesses would keep the 10 cent minimum fee that must be charged for every point of sale bag and shown on receipts. You can explain to customers that this is the law for all retailers.

Who Do I Contact If I Have More Questions?

An FAQ is available to support retailer preparation for this transition, please email your commissioner

E-waste & Terracycle public drop off bins. There are two public bins for specific small E-waste recycling available for drop off 24/7. Two E-waste bins are located at the Township building on the lower parking lot between Wawa and the Police station. There is now an additional E-waste bin located at the Community Recreation and Environmental Center (CREC). Two Recycling Beyond the Blue Bin bins (Oral Care and Personal Care only) are located at the Township building — located on the upper lot near the front doors. Contact Havswitch@gmail.com for a PDF about recycling “beyond the blue bin” through our volunteer based Terracycle programs. Please follow directions on what is accepted in each program. Make sure packaging is as clean and dry as possible! We have drop off locations for brita filters, food pouches and caps, foil lined chip bags, writing utensils, scrap metal and more! Thanks for keeping these items out of our trash stream, local landfills and incinerators.

Composting Workshop

Contact Havcompost@gmail.com for information about live and asynchronous videos. What it is, why it helps and how you can try it at home. Learn about wasting less, fighting climate change and making free organic fertilizer! Learn how some towns offer Discount Compost Bins or 2 months free compositing pick up service for residents.

Compsot webinar date: May 8th, 7-8pm. Questions or can't make the workshop Contact Havcompost@gmail.com

Two months free Composting Service

th March 20 & 27 , 7-8pm at Haverford High School through the Haverford Township Adult School (HTAS). Learn how to properly recycle in Haverford's single stream curbside collection; and how to go above and beyond by recycling Beyond the Blue Bin. EAC members will explain what is accepted and not, how to clean, and introduce you to our opt-in program to recycle items not accepted in your blue bin. FREE, registration required! Register at Haverford Township Adult School website.

Yard Clean Up Reminders!

Reminder — Brush Collections are to be on the curb loose in a container (just like single stream recycling pick up). Brown bags and bundles are NO LONGER

ACCEPTED!

Pro Tip: Shred leaves for excellent garden mulch (mow pile, shredder, mulching vacuum, weed wacker in can of leaves). Mow leaves right into lawn for excellent organic fertilizer. Ask your landscaper, it might be cheaper!

Harvest Your Stormwater!

Learn how rain gardens, downspout planters and the Streamsmart Stormwater Housecall Program can help you harvest your stormwater, reduce runoff and the resulting pollution associated with stormwater and reduce downstream flooding. The native plants used also create habitat for pollinators. Go to https://www.dcva.org/ to find out more.

Earth Day 2023

April 22nd, 9am-12pm:

Earth Day Activities

9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford

April 23rd, 7-8pm: Climate Adaptation Discussion for Haverford TownshipÊ[virtual] The weather is more extreme with large storms. There are forecasts for longer heat events over the next 10 years. We need to adapt. Members of the EAC lead a discussion on what you can do.

Free: Registration Required! Register at Haverford Parks and Rec's online registration system.