Lawrence/Mercer - Recycling and Solid Waste

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Mission

The Lawrence-Mercer Counties Recycling/Solid Waste Department’s mission is to develop and implement both the Lawrence County and Mercer County Municipal Solid Waste Management Plans.

Vision

This Lawrence-Mercer Counties Recycling/Solid Waste Department will work towards its mission by:

• Providing convenient recycling opportunities,
• Providing recycling and collection opportunities for hard-to-dispose materials such as tires, electronics, and household hazardous waste,
• Providing technical assistance to businesses, institutions, organizations, and municipalities,
• Partnerships with like-minded organizations and agencies,
• Conducting public education programs to raise awareness about proper waste management and its benefits, and
• Assisting municipalities and businesses in meeting regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal recycling and waste management laws.