Energy

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​Energy Conservation

• EPA Energy Star Program

  • Contains tips and projects for improving energy efficiency and choosing energy efficient appliances

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Renewable Energy Options​

• Home Electricity Options

  • Use PA power switch to shop for clean energy providers. Check out some examples below. Be sure to confirm terms and conditions before switching.
    • Green Mountain Energy
    • MPower Energy

• Solar Power

  • Pennsylvania Solar Center​

    • Non-Profit providing an online resource hub for Pennsylvania residents and businesses looking to go solar​

  • Solar United Neighbors

    • Non-profit consumer advocate group helping to make going solar easier and more affordable​

  • Project Sunroof

    • Estimate the solar savings for your home using Google Earth images

 

 Regional Energy Providers

• Duquesne Light-Watt Choices Program

  • Contains information on rebates, energy audits, appliance recycling, product marketplace, free energy efficiency kits, and more

• West Penn Power

  • Contains information on available rebates, energy audits, free energy conservation kits and more

• Columbia Gas-WarmWise Program

  • Contains information on rebates, energy audits, energy saving tips, and a customer assistance program

• People's Natural Gas

  • Contains details on their customer assistance program​​​​​​​​
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Water

• EPA WaterSense

  • Learn about water reductions strategies and products ​

• Pennsylvania Resources Council

  • Attend a workshop on rain barrel use and watershed management

• 3 Rivers Wet Weather​

  • Learn how homeowners can address stormwater and protect their watershed

• Mt. Lebanon Rain Barrel Credit​

  • Apply for the municipality rain barrel credit by completing this form.  Mt. Lebanon will reimburse you 25% of the cost of a rain barrel. ​

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Recycling and Waste

• Mt. Lebanon Recycling Resources​

  • Learn more about resources within the community, including confidential paper shredding, electronic equipment recycling drop-off, woody waste pick-up, and battery recycling​

• Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC)

  • Sponsors "hard-to-recycle" drop-off events, including TVs (fees apply), hazardous waste, and prescription drugs

  • Attend ReuseFest, to drop-off multiple types of items at one location. 

  • Find the current location of their glass recycling bin

  • Participate in composting workshops​

• Allegheny County Recycling Resource Directory

  • Comprehensive guide on disposal of various materials

• Recycle this Pittsburgh​​

  • A high-quality reference for local recycling information​

• Michael Brother's Recycling

  • Located in Baldwin and open to the public.  Bins are set up for glass, all plastics, cans, and cardboard.  Cash is offered for aluminum or steel. ​

• Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse (PCCR)

  • Donate (or purchase) old craft or office supplies. 

• Construction Junction ​

  • Donate (or purchase) building materials, working appliances, bath and plumbing items, tools, or other related items​

• Zero Waste Shopping - The following stores are known for having a large bulk sections and allow personal containers.  This list is not all-inclusive. ​

  • The Refillery - Focused on personal & home essentials, including but not limited to lotion, hand soap, laundry detergent, etc.). ​

  • East End Food Co-op - Focused on food, but also contains some cleaning products. 

  • Pitaland - Can purchase many varieties of beans and grains in bulk. Check website for more info.

• Glass Recycling Locations​

  • Village Square Mall 

  • Castle Shannon Fire Hall

  • Moon Township Public Works Lot

  • Michael Brother's Recycling

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Transportation

• CommuteInfo

  • Contains resources for commuting via carpool, cycling, and public transit

• Port Authority

  • Includes info on Connect Cards, Bus Pass program, transit schedules, and connect rewards

  • How to Ride the T

  • How to Take the Bus

• Pittsburgh Transit App

  • Provides all Pittsburgh transit options (T, bus, Healthy Ride, etc in one app)

• BikePGH

  • Non-profit organization that supports bike & pedestrian initiatives in and around the city

  • Publishes a map featuring all Pittsburgh bike infrastructure 

  • Offers educational guides and classes for more confident urban cycling

  • South Hills Safe Streets is the bike/ped group specific to our area

• POGOH

  • Rentable bikes (Both electric and standard) with stations located throughout the city of Pittsburgh

  • Easy to use: Once you have an account through the PBSC app, scan a bike and enter the code to unlock ​

  • Affordable: $3.50 for 30 minutes of riding or upgrade to an electric bike for $5 for 30 minutes

  • Flex passes and annual plans also available.

• Safe Routes to School

  • As a walking school district, safe walking routes are provided for each school. 

• Sidewalk Expansion Policy ​

  • Financial support is available for sidewalk expansion in Mt. Lebanon

• SPIN Scooters ​

  • Rentable scooters available throughout the city

• DEP Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates​

  • Rebates for new or pre-owned plug-in hybrids, battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell, natural gas or propane vehicles​

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Air

• Open Burn Regulations

  • Mt. Lebanon

  • Allegheny County Guide

• Smell Pittsburgh App

  • Report foul odors to the Allegheny Health Department

• Plume PGH

  • Visualization of air quality issues across Allegheny County

• ROCIS

  • Aims to reduce the impact of exterior environmental pollution in southwestern Pennsylvania to improve healthy and energy efficient indoor environments where we live, work, and learn

  • Monitor the air you breathe using Purple Air Monitors.  Find out more about the monitors recently installed by Mt. Lebanon. 

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Food

• Farmers Markets

  • Uptown Market (Saturday morning) - Located in the Uptown Business District, typically runs from May to October

  • Lions Club Farmers Market (Wednesday evening) - Located at the Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran church on Washington Road, typically runs from June to October

  • Brookline Farmers Market (Sunday Morning/Afternoon) - Located at Cannon Memorial Park, runs from May to October

  • Upper St. Clair Rotary Farmers Market (Thursday evening) - Located at Westminster Church off of Washington Road, this market runs from May to September. 

  • Carnegie Market - (Sunday morning/afternoon) - Located in the Carnegie East Main parking lot and runs from July to September. 

  • Farm to Table - Western PA - Provides a comprehensive list of farmers markets and other local food opportunities in the Greater Pittsburgh area

• Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)​

  • CSAs ensure you have local, in-season fruits and vegetables from late spring to early fall. You pay an upfront cost in late winter, when the farms are preparing for the upcoming year's planting. Capital is provided when it's needed most. In return, produce is delivered weekly to a nearby drop-off point for pickup. Sometimes additional items, such as eggs or jams, can be included in your order. ​

  • ​2021 Guide to CSA programs near Pittsburgh from Good Food Pittsburgh​

  • Local Harvest - Provides details and reviews on available CSAs

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Gardening

• Mt. Lebanon Community Garden Plots

  • Plots become available in late March, located at the golf course​

• Other Community Gardens​

  • Explore some local gardens on our community garden page (coming soon)

• Learn about native plants you can incorporate into your garden and the detrimental effects of using invasive plants in your landscaping at the Mt Lebanon Nature Conservancy site.  ​

• Explore science-based content from the Penn State Extension on home gardening.