Since 1990, helping Pennsylvanians clean up over 10,981 tons of trash from their communities

Since 1990, helping Pennsylvanians clean up over 10,981 tons of trash from their communities.

Illegal Dump Survey ProgramThe goal of the program is to better quantify the extent of the

problem so we can begin addressing it through:

Public policy

Resource allocation

Education

Cleanup

Enforcement

Beautification and deterrents

Survey Findings

4,159 dumpsites with an estimated 14,500 tons of trash

78% of sites considered active

29% in or within 50’ of a waterway

15% of the sites contain 71% of the trash

Lover’s Leap, Lover’s Leap, Fayette CountyFayette County

Spruce Lane, Spruce Lane, Somerset CountySomerset County

Boots Hollow Road, Perry County

Successful cleanups depend on partnerships

Local haulers

Regional landfills

Municipal officials

DEP officials

Businesses and restaurants

Volunteers

Individual donors

Members

Supporters

…as well as a commitment to long-term stewardship.

Successful chapters/affiliates depend on partnerships

Recycling Coordinators

Solid Waste Authorities

Conservation Districts

Planning Commissions

Community Foundations

Businesses and restaurants

Regional environmental, watershed, trail,

sportsmen, etc organizations

Individual members, donors and supporters

Bristol Marsh, Bucks CountyBristol Marsh, Bucks County

Partnering at the state level is also CRITICAL

State and Federal Agencies

Nonprofit organizations

Private and Corporate Foundations

Industry Partners

Strong grassroots network

Individual donors, members,

and supporters

Great American Cleanup of PA

What does PACW measure?

10,981 tons

46,822 volunteers

393,697 tires

What would it take to meet our mission?

• Access to convenient and affordable trash disposal and recycling options for every resident in the Commonwealth.

• Comprehensive environmental education in our schools addressing the importance of preserving and protecting our natural resources.

• Common message that inspires every citizen to protect our natural and built environments and to consume wisely and dispose of waste properly.

Strategic Alliance Task Force

PA CleanWays Board ResolutionWe commit to building a new organization.

– We are willing to merge- to let go of our separate organizational identities.

– We commit to work with any or all three other groups to do this.

– We will work to secure funding

At a point of complete design, including governance, we must formerly ratify and execute implementing documents.

Strategic Alliance Task Force Recommendations:

Chris Pautler, The Rensselaerville Institute Rensselaerville, New York

For Consideration –

Shared Values

Environment

+

Sustainability

Balanced Strengths

Professional

+

Citizens

Gain Time

Mission Achievement

29% dumpsites within 50’ of a waterway

Single Point of Contact

Must:

1. Advance mission

2. Be sustainable

3. Increase tools and resources for the network

What is best for Pennsylvania?

Important questions:

Yours, invitation open to ask.

Organizational leadership, staffing, marketing and branding, accounting and back office, travel, conferences, membership value, single governance structure…