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=== Trash and Recycling ===
=== Trash and Recycling ===
These instructions are also on the whiteboard facing the Jumonville Street entrance.


City trash collection for the shop is Monday night for Tuesday morning pickup. Recycling is collected every other week. To check if this is recycling week go to http://pittsburghpa.gov/dpw/environmental-services/collection-schedule.html and click "Central/Eastern - 2018 Refuse/Bulk and Recycling Pickup Schedule" to see the current calendar. The whiteboard should also have the dates for recycling written on it.
HackPGH (and the entire building) now has full garbage and recycling services from Iron City Express. Trash and Recycling are picked up weekly every Tuesday morning, unless there is a holiday. The lids must FULLY close on both dumpsters or else they will not be emptied!


Garbage and recycling should be deposited on the sidewalk at the front of the building on Fifth Avenue, just west of the driveway entrance (see map below).
We have two dumpsters located in our Watson Street parking lot against the building. The larger dumpster on the right is for garbage, the slightly smaller dumpster on the left is for recycling.  


[[File:HackPGH garbage.jpg]]
Trash should always be emptied as bags get full. However, the entire shop should be checked EVERY Monday evening for recycling and trash disposal.  


Check all of the following spots when taking out the trash (see map below):
Trash:
* Kitchen
* Generally, most non-hazardous waste is permitted in the trash dumpster. We are allowed to throw out a reasonable amount of wood/metal shop scrap and broken furniture, but we must ensure that the lids can fully close after disposing of large and bulky items.
** Blue plastic recycling bin for plastic & metals
* Items NOT permitted in the trash dumpster:
** Laser-cut wood recycling bin for cardboard
** Hazardous, flammable, biohazardous, infectious, volatile, corrosive, and/or toxic materials.
** Tall silver trashcan under counter
** Small black plastic wastebasket (usually near coffee stuff)
* Electronics Workbench
* Shop
** Metal area cylindrical garbage can
** Big metal garbage can
** Big gray garbage can
* Both Bathrooms
* Gravel parking lot big green plastic garbage can


Please adhere to the following when taking out the trash:
Recycling:
* All bags must be closed and less than 35 lbs
* Recycling that goes in the blue container under the kitchenette counter:
* We can’t put either the HackPGH trash bin or recycling bin out on the curb. All trash and recycling must be in plastic bags.
** Cans (emptied out, crushed)
* For cardboard to be recycled a cardboard box may be used in place of a light blue plastic bag.  Nothing else may be in this box except cardboard.
** Plastic bottles & jugs (emptied out, lids removed, crushed if possible)
* Be careful when disposing of scrap wood, etc. City garbage collection does not take renovation refuse and may be confused about the scrap wood.
* Recycling that goes in the wooden container to the left of the kitchenette lockers:
* Don't forget to put fresh garbage bags in! Trash bags are kept in the kitchen, either in the supply locker marked "garbage bags" or on the floor beneath the chrome rack in the kitchen area. Notify the board on Slack if we're out.
** Paper & cardboard  
** Flatten all cardboard boxes and remove as much packing tape as possible!
** Pizza boxes and other food-related paper products CANNOT be recycled
** Note: As of 11/2023, Iron City Express is NOT accepting glass or loose plastic bags for recycling. Please place these items in the trash.  


Protip: You may want to load bags of garbage into a car, pickup, or something with wheels, to bring them up and around to the front of the building.
Special items:
* TVs, computer monitors, and other types of e-waste should be taken to Evolution E-Cycling in the South Side. It's a five-minute drive from HackPGH.
* If you are unsure about what to do with an item, please contact a board member.  


If you have any doubt that all has gone well, check to see if any bags are left after the pickup. If anything is left, bring it back behind the building. We would rather find these bags ourselves than have our landlord tell us.
 
Check all of the following spots when taking out the trash on Monday evenings and during Shop Cleans:
* Downstairs bathroom
* Upstairs bathroom
* Laser cutter
* Electronics bench
* 3D Printer Island
* Resin printer (WEAR GLOVES)
* Computers
* Microwave
* Under the kitchenette
* Soft Arts
* Center table
* Wood and metal shop bins
** Dust collector bags. If the bags are 2/3 full or more, empty them and replace the bags!
* Blue Recycling bin (plywood lid) under the kitchenette counter (across from the lockers)
* Wooden recycling container for cardboard located to the left of the kitchenette lockers.  


=== Shop Cleans ===
=== Shop Cleans ===


HackPGH has periodic "shop cleans" where members are encouraged to show up and clean together as a group activity. This is an excellent way to meet people, get some volunteer hours in, learn more about where to find things in the shop, and generally help build the HackPGH community. Shop cleans are usually on a Sunday afternoon.  If you have schedule conflicts, it's perfectly okay to do some cleaning on your own, when you can.  See here for tips and suggestions for what to clean:  [[Cleaning and Shop Cleans]]
HackPGH has monthly "shop cleans" where members are encouraged to clean and organize together as a group activity. They are held on the last Sunday of every month starting at noon. This is an excellent way to meet people, get some volunteer hours in, learn more about where to find things in the shop, and generally help build the HackPGH community. Most of the time, food is ordered.  If you have schedule conflicts, it's recommended to clean/organize on your own, when you can.  See here for tips and suggestions for what to clean:  [[Cleaning and Shop Cleans]]


=== Clean Up After Yourself ===
=== Clean Up After Yourself ===


Of course members are expected to clean up after themselves. A couple of specific points and tips:
Members are expected to clean up after themselves, EVERY time, ALL the time. Everyone is a volunteer at HackPGH, even the board members. We do not have a janitorial service. Some specific points and tips:
 
* Never leave out food, plates, cups, utensils, or tissues/napkins. Throw them away as soon as you are finished using them.  
* No food left out. Place food and food-related garbage (e.g. plates, takeout containers) in a garbage container with a lid.
** Throw away plastic water bottles after use. Empty out any unused water into the sink, crush the bottle, and place it in the recycling bin.
** There is a pedal-operated wastebasket under the kitchen counter/bar.
** Consider refilling your empty water bottle with the filtered water from the fridge instead of getting a new bottle.  
** There is a regular metal trash can with a lid in the wood/metal side of the shop.
* If you make a mess in the bathroom, clean it up! Cleaning supplies are located under the sink in each bathroom.  
** Note that many food containers are not recyclable. In particular, pizza boxes are not recyclable.
* Clean and wipe down tables and other work surfaces when you are finished using them.
* Use the compressed air hose to spray dust off tools after using.
* When you are finished in the metal and/or woodworking shops, always use the shop vac or dust collector vac to clean up saw dust and other small shavings. Large scrap should be thrown out. If you cannot reach dust in small spaces, use the compressed air hose.  
** There is a compressed air hose near the door between the two sides of the shop, on the metal/woodworking area.  Usually it has a sprayer attachment,  
** There is a compressed air hose near the door between the two sides of the shop, on the metal/woodworking area.  Usually it has a sprayer attachment,  
** Usually the compressed air hose has an air trigger nozzle in it, if not you can find one on the table next to the air hose.  It looks like this:
** Usually the compressed air hose has an air trigger nozzle in it, if not you can find one on the table next to the air hose.  It looks like this:
[[File:Shop_air-care-ce1508-air-trigger-nozzle.jpg||Air Trigger Nozzle]]
[[File:Shop_air-care-ce1508-air-trigger-nozzle.jpg||Air Trigger Nozzle]]
* The shop vac is in the woodworking area.  Use it to clean up sawdust, etc.

Latest revision as of 14:37, 28 November 2023

Trash and Recycling

HackPGH (and the entire building) now has full garbage and recycling services from Iron City Express. Trash and Recycling are picked up weekly every Tuesday morning, unless there is a holiday. The lids must FULLY close on both dumpsters or else they will not be emptied!

We have two dumpsters located in our Watson Street parking lot against the building. The larger dumpster on the right is for garbage, the slightly smaller dumpster on the left is for recycling.

Trash should always be emptied as bags get full. However, the entire shop should be checked EVERY Monday evening for recycling and trash disposal.

Trash:

  • Generally, most non-hazardous waste is permitted in the trash dumpster. We are allowed to throw out a reasonable amount of wood/metal shop scrap and broken furniture, but we must ensure that the lids can fully close after disposing of large and bulky items.
  • Items NOT permitted in the trash dumpster:
    • Hazardous, flammable, biohazardous, infectious, volatile, corrosive, and/or toxic materials.

Recycling:

  • Recycling that goes in the blue container under the kitchenette counter:
    • Cans (emptied out, crushed)
    • Plastic bottles & jugs (emptied out, lids removed, crushed if possible)
  • Recycling that goes in the wooden container to the left of the kitchenette lockers:
    • Paper & cardboard
    • Flatten all cardboard boxes and remove as much packing tape as possible!
    • Pizza boxes and other food-related paper products CANNOT be recycled
    • Note: As of 11/2023, Iron City Express is NOT accepting glass or loose plastic bags for recycling. Please place these items in the trash.

Special items:

  • TVs, computer monitors, and other types of e-waste should be taken to Evolution E-Cycling in the South Side. It's a five-minute drive from HackPGH.
  • If you are unsure about what to do with an item, please contact a board member.


Check all of the following spots when taking out the trash on Monday evenings and during Shop Cleans:

  • Downstairs bathroom
  • Upstairs bathroom
  • Laser cutter
  • Electronics bench
  • 3D Printer Island
  • Resin printer (WEAR GLOVES)
  • Computers
  • Microwave
  • Under the kitchenette
  • Soft Arts
  • Center table
  • Wood and metal shop bins
    • Dust collector bags. If the bags are 2/3 full or more, empty them and replace the bags!
  • Blue Recycling bin (plywood lid) under the kitchenette counter (across from the lockers)
  • Wooden recycling container for cardboard located to the left of the kitchenette lockers.

Shop Cleans

HackPGH has monthly "shop cleans" where members are encouraged to clean and organize together as a group activity. They are held on the last Sunday of every month starting at noon. This is an excellent way to meet people, get some volunteer hours in, learn more about where to find things in the shop, and generally help build the HackPGH community. Most of the time, food is ordered. If you have schedule conflicts, it's recommended to clean/organize on your own, when you can. See here for tips and suggestions for what to clean: Cleaning and Shop Cleans

Clean Up After Yourself

Members are expected to clean up after themselves, EVERY time, ALL the time. Everyone is a volunteer at HackPGH, even the board members. We do not have a janitorial service. Some specific points and tips:

  • Never leave out food, plates, cups, utensils, or tissues/napkins. Throw them away as soon as you are finished using them.
    • Throw away plastic water bottles after use. Empty out any unused water into the sink, crush the bottle, and place it in the recycling bin.
    • Consider refilling your empty water bottle with the filtered water from the fridge instead of getting a new bottle.
  • If you make a mess in the bathroom, clean it up! Cleaning supplies are located under the sink in each bathroom.
  • Clean and wipe down tables and other work surfaces when you are finished using them.
  • When you are finished in the metal and/or woodworking shops, always use the shop vac or dust collector vac to clean up saw dust and other small shavings. Large scrap should be thrown out. If you cannot reach dust in small spaces, use the compressed air hose.
    • There is a compressed air hose near the door between the two sides of the shop, on the metal/woodworking area. Usually it has a sprayer attachment,
    • Usually the compressed air hose has an air trigger nozzle in it, if not you can find one on the table next to the air hose. It looks like this:

Air Trigger Nozzle

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