What Not to Flush

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What happens to “flushable” wipes when you flush them?  Does kitty litter break down when it goes down the drain?  What’s the difference between flushing toilet paper and facial tissue?  Do feminine hygiene products break down?

There are many problems and issues that can be caused by flushing the wrongs things down your plumbing.  Not only can they cause malfunctions in on-lot septic systems and clogs in your pipes but they can also cause major breakdowns at treatment plants for community or cluster wasterwater systems.

Click here to see a video showing what happens to some products people commonly flush down the toilet.

Click here to read more about what happens to your wastewater when it goes down the drain.

Save the Swarm

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If you find a swarm of honeybees on your turf and don’t want it there, members of the Chester County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) are willing to remove the swarm.

Honeybees are a valuable part of nature because they pollinate crops, produce honey, beeswax, pollen and their stings are widely accepted as an aid in the treatment of arthritis. So, as you observe them swarming, contemplate this marvelous phenomenon and call a beekeeper to remove the swarm and put it to beneficial use.

Click here for more information and a list of Chester County beekeepers willing to help!

2013 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates

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The Chester County Solid Waste Authority has released the dates for the 2013 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. This year all Chester County events will be accepting E-Waste. Click here for dates and locations!

The CCSWA is also sponsoring a FREE shredding event for residents on April 6, 2013 from 8:00AM to 11:30AM at the Lancaster Landfill. Click here for more information!

Senior Centers Available in Our Area

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There are six senior centers in Chester County – Coatesville Area Senior Center, Downingtown Area Senior Center, Kennett Area Senior Center, Oxford Area Senior Center, Phoenixville Area Senior Center, and West Chester Area Senior Center.  Each senior center is dedicated to supporting the independence and well-being of adults ages 60 and over. Each senior center provides an array of services and programs, including meals, exercise, educational workshops, and referral services. For more information and to find the senior center nearest you, visit www.ChesterCountySeniors.org.