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Research & Advocacy |
By identifying dump sites and researching best practices, Allegheny CleanWays gains more critical information to educate the public and advocate for policy changes at the local and State level. Examples of such research include:
An audit of the trash collected during three days of cleanups in 2019. The goals of the audit were to identify material characteristics of illegally discarded trash; understand environmental and health impacts of trash; understand brands and other patterns in the trash stream; and support campaigns for reducing trash streams into the environment.
An updated illegal dumpsite survey and re-assessment of all municipalities in Allegheny County completed in 2017. We shared the results with individual municipalities along with an estimated cost for cleanup and a list of recommendations of policy and procedure changes to enact that would reduce the occurrence of illegal dumping in those communities.
A study of the City of Pittsburgh in 2015-16 that cataloged and mapped illegal dumping patterns; identified potential public health concerns tied to the items being discarded; researched how other cities have addressed similar problems; and proposed a list of recommendations the City of Pittsburgh should enact to deter illegal dumping. ACW’s goal is to use this information to both educate and empower residents to petition the city and other local governments to make the recommended changes.
An audit of the trash collected during three days of cleanups in 2019. The goals of the audit were to identify material characteristics of illegally discarded trash; understand environmental and health impacts of trash; understand brands and other patterns in the trash stream; and support campaigns for reducing trash streams into the environment.
An updated illegal dumpsite survey and re-assessment of all municipalities in Allegheny County completed in 2017. We shared the results with individual municipalities along with an estimated cost for cleanup and a list of recommendations of policy and procedure changes to enact that would reduce the occurrence of illegal dumping in those communities.
A study of the City of Pittsburgh in 2015-16 that cataloged and mapped illegal dumping patterns; identified potential public health concerns tied to the items being discarded; researched how other cities have addressed similar problems; and proposed a list of recommendations the City of Pittsburgh should enact to deter illegal dumping. ACW’s goal is to use this information to both educate and empower residents to petition the city and other local governments to make the recommended changes.
Volunteer opportunities
Office Support / Clerical
There are databases to manage, photos to tag, and many other office duties for which volunteer help is invaluable. Time commitments can vary to meet your schedule.
Office Support / Clerical
There are databases to manage, photos to tag, and many other office duties for which volunteer help is invaluable. Time commitments can vary to meet your schedule.
