Philadelphia Streets Department

Where Can I (Wednesday): Recycle Used Thermometers?

Reader Terry (Delaware County) asked: Where I can recycle mercury thermometers? I have three of them.

13 years ago

Friday Quickie: Reduce Yard Waste This Fall

Autumn leaves are gorgeous , but can add up to quite the mess when they fall. Don't let your yard…

13 years ago

Philly’s Cleaning Up its Blocks & Vacant Lots!

Philly's cleaning up!  Both the 'city blocks' & 'vacant lots' are both being judged HARD in Philly this week by…

13 years ago

Where Can I (Wednesday) – Recycle Used Paint Cans

Your rooms may look beautiful and spankin’ new, but there’s a wee bit of paint left over.  So readers, what…

13 years ago

Friday Roundup: XPN Festival, Tattooed Mom’s Rack & Philly’s Green Identity Crisis

Happy Friday! With only a few hours left of your rainy (and much needed rain, at that!) work day, here's…

13 years ago

Where Can I (Wednesday)… Discard Used Tires? (Streets Dept Tire Program)

Tires are an expensive necessity for your car, as well as a difficult item to dispose of.  Where can you…

13 years ago

Calling Bullshit on Philly’s Sustainable Garbage Disposals: Greenwashing PR?

Mayor Michael Nutter & the Philadelphia Streets Department announced a new program, "Clean Kitchen, Green Community" campaign today. The goal…

13 years ago

Bike Thieves Beware: Phila Streets Department is Stealing Bikes Too

Looks like the city is continuing to "Unlitter Us!" - this time with damaged bikes clogging up the racks. The Philadelphia…

13 years ago

Philadelphia Recycling Sweepstakes: Win Groceries & More!

Philadelphia residents can get involved in the recycling awards and have over 30 opportunities to win - with a grand…

13 years ago