The Brief
- North 10, a North Philadelphia nonprofit, is offering $120 vouchers to help people legally dispose of trash.
- The program targets commercial contractors and individuals, aiming to reduce illegal dumping in the area.
- The initiative is funded by a grant from the William Penn Foundation and may continue beyond its original three-year plan.
PHILADELPHIA – North 10, a nonprofit in North Philadelphia, has launched a program offering $120 vouchers to encourage legal trash disposal and reduce illegal dumping, according to FOX 29’s Greg Payne.
Community efforts to keep streets clean
What we know:
North 10 is handing out vouchers that cover the cost of disposing of 1 ton of waste at the Richard S Burns & Co Recycling Center on Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia.
The program is open to professional contractors and individuals disposing of household waste, with vouchers limited to one per person or contractor each week. To receive a voucher, participants must present a valid photo ID.…