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Allegheny CleanWays will participate in a Roundtable discussion on Pittsburgh’s Litter & Illegal Dumping problem. This is part of the Mayor’s on-going series of meetings between the City of Pittsburgh and key players on the topic of litter and illegal dumping in the region. The goal of this event is to work towards common strategies to combat these longstanding issues. This invitation-only roundtable event is on July 9th at 9am.

Our programs have gotten quite a bit of local press lately. Check out these links to read, see, and hear all about what’s been going on!

Western PA's trashiest locations found around waterways- 6/14/2015

Nonprofit, task force targeting Hazelwood litter- 7/2/15

KDKA Radio - 7/1/15 (re: work in Hazelwood)

May election over, yet political signs remain as 'eyesores'– 7/3/15

By Joseph Divack

Obvious and astonishing changes are washing over our city, remaking it into something more complex, more successful, and more sustainable. But the bringing of good news ought not reduce our capacity to see tough problems, and address them with thoughtful vigor and an effective plan.

A Clean Slate for Hazelwood: Working Toward a Trash-Free Community

Allegheny CleanWays’ DumpBusters crew, along with the Hazelwood Initiative Blight Task Force, has removed more than 97,600 pounds of debris from the Hazelwood Greenway and neighborhood since January 1, 2015. This work is part of a larger effort to clean up illegal dump sites and promote policy change for urban revitalization in Pittsburgh that was funded by the Heinz Endowments. The mission of the Heinz Endowments is to help our region thrive as a whole community, economically, ecologically, educationally and culturally.

Sierra Laventure-Volz

What is your position on the board?

Board Secretary

Why are you on the board for ACW?

I am on the ACW board to use my skills and expertise to assist an organization that does amazing work in our communities.

What is your future dream for Allegheny Cleanways?

To end the issue of illegal dumping in Pittsburgh region by working with communities to take ownership of their neighborhoods.

Where did you attend college?

University of Rochester and currently in graduate school at Heinz College, CMU

What do you do for work?

Development Associate at Fourth Economy Consulting

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