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In celebration of EarthDay, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , whose vision is a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania, encourages residents to join the 2023 Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative. 216 EarthDay Cleanup Scheduled Highlighted below are just a few of the 216 Pick Up Pennsylvania events scheduled for EarthDay weekend.
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Materials are recycled or safely managed.” PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns and other initiatives. At each event, a certified contractor processes the materials for proper disposal. FM and AM 1020 KDKA.
PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns and other initiatives. FM and AM 1020 KDKA.
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