Environment/Health

12/28 2020

2020 Pittsburgh Christmas Tree Recycling

2020 Pittsburgh Christmas Tree Recycling
The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works has announced that the Christmas tree recycling program will be available again this year. Residents can take trees to the following drop-off locations to have the tree composted at no cost.  
 
For a tree to be composted at a drop-off location, all decorations, plastic bags, nets and stands must be removed. Christmas trees set out at the curb for refuse pick-up will be sent to the landfill.  
 
Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-Off Locations:  
 
Northern Division 1st Division of Public Works –  Open Year Round 
Location: 300 Kilbuck Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Call for Saturday hours)
Contact: 412-323-7209   
 
East End 2nd Division of Public Works – Open Year Round  
6814 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208 (North Dallas Ave. at Hamilton Ave.) 
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Call for Saturday hours)
Contact: 412-665-3609 
 
Hazelwood 3rd Division of Public Works –  Open Year Round 
Location: 40 Melanchton St (off 5200 Block of 2nd Ave) Pittsburgh, PA 15207 
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Call for Saturday hours)
Contact: 412-422-6524 
 
Elliott 5th Division of Public Works – Open Year Round  
1330 Hassler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15220  (Off Herschel St. & Steuben St. near Herschel Park)  
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Call for Saturday hours)
Contact: 412-937-3054 
  

SPONSORED DROP-OFF LOCATION DECEMBER 26, 2019 – JANUARY 26,
2020

HIGHLAND PARK, THE ZOO LAY DOWN AREA
7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(enter zoo parking lot from Baker Street, follow the signs to back of lot) 
Operates Seven Days a Week from 6AM – 10PM 
 
Call 3-1-1 or click here for the official website info. 
 
Click here for a printable flyer.  
 
11/24 2020

Free Health Insurance Consultation 12/4/20

Sign up for a free health insurance consultation! 
 
On Friday, December 4th, from 4 – 8PM, Senator Costa will be hosting a virtual health care enrollment event. The window to enroll for 2021 health insurance is now open and he wants to make sure that everyone has access to quality and affordable health care. 
 
You can visit his website at SenatorCosta.com/ACA to learn more about this virtual event and to sign up for a private appointment to meet with a certified navigator. During this appointment on Zoom you can ask questions about plans within the Pennie system – which is Pennsylvania's health care exchange. You can compare plans, learn about subsidies, and discuss your health goals for 2021. 
 
Once you sign up on his website, his staff will email you the Zoom login information.
11/06 2020

City Of Pgh Snow Angels Program 2020-21

City Of Pittsburgh Snow Angels Program 
 
Snow covered sidewalks can be hazardous for everyone. Pittsburgh Snow Angels is a program that helps minimize the hardships of winter by pairing volunteers with elderly or disabled residents to assist with snow removal. 
 
Along with fostering stronger community relationships and relieving some of the stress that comes from a snow storm, Snow Angels makes our sidewalks safer for those who are outside during winter weather – like postal carriers, firefighters, and police officers. 
 
You can sign up online to offer help as a volunteer. The Snow Angels Program will work to pair you with a nearby neighbor. We will be in touch when you have been matched with a neighbor in need. 
 
See the attached flyer or visit the website for more info or to volunteer.
https://pittsburghpa.gov/snowangels 
 
 SnowAngels2020Flyer.pdf
08/08 2020

Pitt Letter To Neighborhood About Moving Forward in 2020

Attached is a letter from Vice Chancellor Paul Suppowitz about how Pitt plans to move forward with the students and long-term residents of Oakland. Several paragraphs excerpted below.  See the letter for complete info. 
 

In Service to Community: In addition to our Pitt Pandemic Service Initiative, we’re continuing to find new ways to serve and support the communities we call home. Whether it’s helping to get technology into the hands of those who need it most, offering virtual babysitting classes or getting meals to local families, our faculty, staff and students aren’t letting the pandemic stop them from partnering and engaging with our neighbors. 

 
Help Spread the Message: We’ve created signage for use in our campus buildings and would love it if you’d consider picking one of your favorites and printing it to post in your window to reinforce the message in our surrounding neighborhoods. If you don’t have a printer at home but would like to request a copy, please let us know and we’ll be happy to put one in the mail for you. 

 
Who to Contact: The Community and Governmental Relations team has and will continue to bring the latest updates to our neighbors through virtual neighborhood meetings (such as OPDC Oakland‐wide monthly meetings) and communications such as this letter. We are available at cgrinfo@pitt.edu or 412‐624‐7755. You can also stay current with Pitt’s plans by visiting coronavirus.pitt.edu. 
 

 PittCOVIDLetter.pdf

07/30 2020

Pitt Comm Compact And Other Covid–19 related Info

The
University of Pittsburgh has created coronavirus.pitt.edu, as a source of information and updates on the coming year. 
 
To specifically help foster the health and safety of all, the University of Pittsburgh presents the principles of the Pitt Community Compact—drafted by Pitt undergraduate, graduate and professional students—to uphold the health and safety of our community. 
https://www.coronavirus.pitt.edu/pitt-community-compact
12/26 2019

2019 City Christmas Tree Recycling Program.

The City of Pittsburgh is again expanding its Christmas Tree Recycling program this year by providing twelve drop-off locations for live trees from December 26 to January 26. 
 
The program empowers residents to have their trees recycled rather than sent to a landfill, which happens when they are placed at the curb. 
 
The nearest drop-off location to Oakland is
Squirrel Hill South  

Prospect Drive Roundabout in Schenley Park  
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

 
Click here for the official press release and complete info.
 
11/12 2019

Fall Yard Waste Collection Day is Sat 11/16/19

Pittsburgh residents are encouraged to compost their leaves, grass, branches, and other yard debris on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Your participation in this program helps the environment by diverting valuable resources from the landfill. 
 
Yard waste must be left at the curb, following the simple guidelines below. 
 
Place trash/recycling at your pick up spot before 6:00 a.m. Yard debris must be in brown paper bags and not weigh more than 35 pounds. Branches must be bundled with fiber twine or natural rope in branch lengths of 5 feet or less. 
 
Click here for official City info on what is accepted or not.
08/19 2019

Pittsburgh Recycling Prog For Electronics And More

Pittsburgh Recycling Program For Electronics And Household Hazardous Waste
Starting July 24, 2019:
Pittsburgh is partnering with Environmental Coordination Services & Recycling (ECS&R) to host a Strip District drop-off site for electronics and household hazardous waste recycling. 
 
Must schedule a drop-off time in advance at ecsr.net/Pittsburgh-Recycling or by calling 814-425-7773.
Location: 3001 Railroad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Hours:
Every Wednesday, 3 – 8 pm
Every Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm
Fees apply for most items. Checks and credit cards accepted (3% card processing fee)
Coming soon: Curbside service options (additional fee) and neighborhood collection events.
Questions? Visit ecsr.net/PittsburghRecycling or contact 311 by phone, Twitter @PGH311, or pittsburghpa.gov/311
 
Click below for printable flyer for more info.

 Pgh_City_ECSR_2019.pdf
06/25 2019

Urban Design Workshop – Thu 6/27/19 At Soldiers & Sailors

The Pittsburgh Department of City Planning is hosting a workshop on Thursday, June 27 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum at 4141 Fifth Ave, that will focus on the design of buildings and the public realm on Fifth and Forbes Avenues.

The meeting will be an open house format where you can speak with planners and developers. There will be two identical sessions: 10 am-1 pm and 5 pm-8 pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
 
What can you expect? Discussions on Urban Design, New Regulations, Current Projects, Oakland Plan. 

 
 
06/03 2019

“Better Recycling, Better Burgh” Workshops To Improve Recycling

'Better Recycling, Better Burgh' Workshops Work to Improve Recycling Throughout the City 
 
The Office of Mayor William Peduto, Bureau of Environmental Services,  Division of Sustainability & Resilience, and the Department of Environmental Protection to host two separate informational workshops on  June 5 and June 12 on the importance of recycling and waste reduction. 
 
Four informational workshops, demonstrating the importance of recycling and how to improve recycling and reduce waste in the City. Residential sessions are designed for people in single-family dwellings and small apartments; commercial sessions are specifically for businesses and multi-unit apartments. Topics in the workshops will include:

  • Changes in recycling guidelines
  • New regulations
  • Tips to reduce waste
  • Hard-to-recycle materials
  • Expert panel discussion
Click here to see official press release for more info.
02/11 2019

Pgh Parks Conservancy Listing Tour Wed 2/20/19 6p

Speak up for your parks! Join the City of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh
Parks Conservancy and the Oakland Planning and Development
Corporation for a citywide discussion on making Pittsburgh parks
better for all at the Oakland Parks Listening Tour:
2.20.19 at 6 PM
Oakland Career Center Community Room 294 Semple Street 
 
Click here for printable flyer for more info.