People launching their boats onto the Delaware River or enjoying a leisurely walk along the Extended River Walk trail can now enjoy a pristine environment at Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem, Bucks County. More than 300 tons of trash and debris were removed from Neshaminy State Park, in a heavy-duty spring cleaning conducted by Enviro-Air Technologies of Coopersburg, contractor under the Forest Lands Beautification Program.
Abandoned boat hulls were among the large items removed from the marina area in Bensalem, and 230 tons of wood were taken from the two sites and then recycled by Academy Recycling Center of Philadelphia.
A ton of tires were gathered from the sites and then hauled to Emanuel Tire of PA in Conshohocken for recycling, and 7.5 tons of scrap metal were taken by Morris Iron and Steel Inc. for recycling. The contractor also removed nearly 94 tons of trash for proper disposal. It was taken to Quickway/Onyx Waste Services in Philadelphia.
Park personnel will sow a warm grass seed mix in the disturbed areas.
DCNR encourages Bucks County residents with disposal and recycling questions to contact Bucks County Recycling Coordinator Lale Byers at 215-345-3414 or by e-mail.
Neshaminy State Park
provides beautiful boating access to the Delaware River and is located minutes from center city Philadelphia. The park takes its name from Neshaminy Creek, which joins the Delaware at this point. The park measures 330.17 acres and has the largest swimming pool in the state.
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This page last updated June 19, 2002.
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