MCKEESPORT, PA (July 30, 2008) – Mon Yough Community Services is pushing for positive change at each of their locations. The organization is making a concerted effort to make each Mon Yough building more environmentally friendly by employing Green methodologies and practices. Though heightened by recent popularity, Green practices have been in place at MYCS for several years. In particular, Mon Yough’s Superior Shredding business and Vocational Services program are providing individuals and the community with incentives to reduce waste and maximize energy efficiency.

“It made sense for MYCS to create job opportunities that support our own Green Movement. We have always done shredding, and there are always individuals looking for work,” said Jim Wyler, Manager of Vocational Services. “By establishing paying jobs that include shredding and recycling management, Mon Yough has introduced several new opportunities for individuals with disabilities.”

MYCS has partnered with Abitibi, a recycling organization that places dumpsters at non-profit organizations that are available to the entire community. Mon Yough’s dumpster location at 500 Market Street provides the McKeesport community with a valuable recycling resource. MYCS individuals participate in this partnership through paid work opportunities of retrieving bins of recyclables from each Mon Yough building, shredding documents in compliance with HIPPA standards, and bringing it to the designated Abitibi dumpster. “We’ve received a really positive response from everyone at MYCS, and we’re excited to formally roll out this program to the community,” says Wyler.

Beyond shredding and recycling, MYCS encourages employees and individuals to consider the environment in a variety of work-related situations. The Information Systems Department has reduced paper usage by using fewer printers, and creating centralized workstations to minimize waste. Wyler credits Tom Vash and Darlene Williams for their continued efforts in assessing tasks and responsibilities. “Vocational Services Supervisor, Tom Vash, has taken an active lead in creating labels and reminders that encourage employees to conserve water and electricity. He has really spearheaded this entire movement. Facilities Maintenance Manager, Darlene Williams, has detailed knowledge of each of our properties, and she consistently assesses steps we can all take to improve our agency.”

Wyler continues, “We want to make a significant impact to reduce waste and make our agency, and the greater McKeesport community, the best it can be.”


For more information, contact Jim Wyler of MYCS at 412-672-3400.

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