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To report littering, call the Sheriff’s hotline at 1-866-383-1024
The purpose of Keep Delaware County Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., is to serve the citizens of Delaware County by developing effective public education and community improvement programs. These programs will enhance the quality of life and economic development of the community by instilling pride; positive attitude and behavior change regarding natural resource conservation, littering, recycling, proper solid waste management, and beautification. To meet these Goals KDCB Conducts educational presentations to schools and community groups. We also provide volunteer opportunities through the Adopt-A-Roadway (Application form) and Adopt-An-Area by Kids (Application form) programs, annual River sweep, appliance drop-off, and biannual Household Hazardous Waste and Tire Drop-off, and biannual Computer Recycling Drop-off.
The Delaware Environmental Education Partnership (D.E.E.P) is an alliance of agencies, organizations, groups and individuals that provide environmental education in Delaware County. D.E.E.P. strives to develop environmental stewards that understand their relationships with natural resources and make informed and responsible decisions to conserve these resources in Delaware County and the rest of the world. To learn more about D.E.E.P. click here. WHERE TO RECYCLE
You can also download our 'Where and What to Recycle' Brochure by clicking here. You can View locations of Abitibi Consolidated Paper Retriever Bins that are located in Delaware County. For information on yard waste disposal please see Price-Farms Organics, Ltd. Click on the link for information on Household Hazardous Waste Disposal. 2008 Household Hazardous Waste Drop Offs The
Senior Citizen Appliance, Computer, & Television Pick Up is available to
Delaware County adults ages 60 and older. They may sign up through May
19, 2008 (or until funding lasts) by calling Jenifer Way-Young at
740-368-1700 ext. 2076. Teacher Mini Grants are no longer available due to loss of funding. Keep Delaware County Beautiful has “Ollie Save the Planet” CD ROMs available. Ollie Saves the Planet CDs available for teachers. This software is a fun and interactive way to engage children in environmental education while at the same time teaching subjects that you have to teach anyway. The program also offers resources for teachers. Change "should you have any questions' contact to Jenifer Way-Young at 740-203-2076 or jenifer@delawarehealth.org. If you would like to learn more about the software before applying visit the Ollie Saves the Planet web site at: www.olliesworld.com/planet/usa
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