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March 2026 community meeting: Recycling facility new owner: $3M in improvements to site since last year | The Homepage
People at the March 10 Greater Hazelwood community meeting were in good spirits. Friends and neighbors caught up with each other before the meeting started. Center of Life’s Tim Smith presented the design for his organization’s community hub planned for Hazelwood Green. Artist Edith Abeyta and University of Pittsburgh representatives gave an update on the public art planned for the BioForge facility. And the manager of the recycling facility on Vespucius Street said it is cle
Apr 15 min read
Recycling facility owner secures solid waste transfer permit | The Homepage
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on March 12 transferred a waste transfer station permit to Republic Services from the previous owner of the recycling plant at 50 Vespucius St. in Hazelwood. The permit gives Republic Services state approval to add a waste transfer station. A waste transfer station is a place where municipal trash is collected before being hauled to a landfill.
Apr 14 min read
Hazelwood riverfront rezoning conversation continues: Companies seek trust, residents seek relief | The Homepage
Pittsburgh’s City Planning Commission voted on 4-2 Nov. 18 to approve rezoning land along Hazelwood’s riverfront. But first, the two dissenting commissioners expressed concerns.
Jan 16 min read
Nov. 2025 community meeting report: Pittsburgh Planning Commission OKs Hazelwood riverfront zoning change | The Homepage
The Nov. 18 Greater Hazelwood community meeting created space for discussion about a proposed duplex to be built near the corner of Tullymet and Monongahela streets, an upcoming green industry job fair, and news of a zoning change for the riverfront.
Dec 1, 20254 min read
July 2025 community meeting | Dist. 5 councilor: Speak out about Hazelwood recycling facility expanding to accept trash | The Homepage
Hazelwood neighbors and friends gathered online and in the second-floor classroom of Community Kitchen Pittsburgh on July 8. They heard updates on new housing in Hazelwood and learned about making their homes more energy efficient. District 5 Councilor Barb Warwick had a last-minute addition to the agenda. She alerted meeting participants to a potential problem at the recycling facility at 50 Vespucius St. in Hazelwood.
Aug 1, 20254 min read