Pennsylvania's Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988 (Act 101) mandates curbside recycling in municipalities over 10,000 residents and requires statewide commercial recycling for designated materials.
Act 101 requires Pennsylvania municipalities with populations of 10,000 or more, and those between 5,000 and 10,000 with a population density above 300 per square mile, to implement curbside recycling programs. Mandated recyclables include at least three of: clear glass, colored glass, aluminum cans, steel cans, high-grade office paper, newsprint, corrugated cardboard, and plastics. Commercial, municipal, and institutional establishments statewide must recycle aluminum, high-grade office paper, and corrugated paper. Leaf waste must be collected separately and composted.
Municipalities failing to comply may lose Act 101 grant funding and recycling performance grants. Generators violating commercial recycling face civil penalties up to $300 per day per violation enforced by the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 229 (Peace and Good Order) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers others. Gatherings m...
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 229 prohibits construction activity (hauling, excavation, demolition, equipment) between 7:30 PM–7:00 AM Mon–Fri, and 8:00 PM–9:00 AM Sat–...
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 103 (Animals) governs barking dogs and is supplemental to PA Dog Law (3 P.S. §459). Animal Control Officer position established. Violation...
Norristown, PA
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Norristown has no local aircraft noise ordinance. Located in Montgomery County, approximately 15 miles from Philadelph...
Norristown, PA
Vehicles used for recreational purposes may park on Norristown streets for no more than 48 hours. This applies to RVs and similar recreational vehicles class...
Norristown, PA
No person shall park any commercial vehicle upon any Norristown street, alley, or highway. Exceptions include active deliveries, utility work, emergency vehi...
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