MCKEAN COUNTY GLASS RECYCLING
PARTNERSHIPS
ARDAGH GLASS PACKAGING
Ardagh Group is a leading global supplier of infinitely recyclable, sustainable metal and glass packaging solutions for brand owners around the world. In total, Ardagh Group operates 58 metal and glass production facilities, in 12 countries, employing 17,000+ people. In the U.S., Ardagh has 14 glass production facilities, including Port Allegany in McKean County, which has approximately 275 employees and has been producing glass containers for more than 125 years.
MCKAN TRUCKING
McKan Trucking is owned and operated by Smethport resident, Zach Nelson. The business provides a bevy of municipal, commercial, and residential services across the greater McKean County area. Nelson was an early adopter of establishing a glass-only recycling program county-wide and helps facilitate contract hauling for the drop-off program in McKean County.
RECYCALL
RecycAll is an eco-friendly waste management service with operations in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. In 1998, RecycAll was founded with the “green friendly” philosophy that—although the economic engine of today’s society runs as a throwaway culture—the earth’s resources are limited. Therefore, if an item cannot be reused, then recycling it can help close the loop on the use of natural resources.
MCKEAN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
The McKean County Conservation District was established in 1959 with the primary goal to develop, improve, and conserve the county’s soil, water, and related resources as well as educate the community in various conservation and environmental practices and methods. In support of its vision and mission, the Conservation District embraces environmentally responsible decisions and fosters public and private partnerships.
GLASS PACKAGING INSTITUTE
The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) was founded in 1919 as the Glass Container Association of America, and remains the North American trade association for the glass container manufacturing companies, and suppliers to the industry. The trade association promotes glass as the optimal packaging choice for food and beverage and advances sustainability policies that promotes glass recycling.
GLASS RECYCLING FOUNDATION
The Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) is a non-profit organization formed to provide and raise funds for assistance and projects that address gaps in the glass recycling supply chain across the United States.