Senator Phil Scott's Wheels for Warmth Program Receives Award for Environmental Excellence and Pollution Prevention
Senator Phil Scott, R – Washington County, announced that the Wheels for Warmth program has been selected as a recipient for the 2010 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence.
"I couldn't be happier that Wheels for Warmth has been recognized as a leader in protecting Vermont's environment. 'Wheels' never would have worked if there hadn't been cooperation from CVCAC, Casella Waste Management, WDEV and the many individuals who have volunteered their time over the years. This program has been successful on many different levels … receiving a nod from the Agency of Natural Resources and Governor Douglas is just icing on the cake," said Senator Scott.
Senator Scott, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, created Wheels for Warmth in 2005 to raise funds for the Central Vermont Community Action Council's emergency and supplemental fuel assistance program. To date, volunteers and community members have raised nearly $100,000. In addition raising funds for Central Vermonters in need, the program also prevents unwanted tires from ending up in our landfills, in our rivers or along roadsides. Wheels for Warmth accept donated tires individuals no longer need. Tires are then inspected by the Vermont Dept. of Motor Vehicles and sold for a maximum of $15.00 each. Tires that don't meet state inspection standards come off our highways and for $4.00 are recycled through Casella Waste Management. In 2009, Casella generously donated 100% of these funds to the home heating program. Over 9,000 tires have been recycled and another 6,000 tires have seen extended use since the program's inception.
The Vermont Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence were established in 1993 to honor Vermont individuals, organizations, institutions, public agencies, businesses, and industry using innovative approaches that reduce or eliminate the generation of pollutants and wastes at the source. Categories have been expanded since then to include other environmental leaders. To date, more than 100 award-winning efforts have been recognized.
A member of the Vermont Senate representing Washington County since 2000, Senator Scott currently serves as chair of the Institutions Committee and vice chair of the Transportation Committee. Scott was born in Barre, Vermont and is a graduate of Spaulding High School and the University of Vermont. Scott is a co-owner of DuBois Construction Inc. in Middlesex, and is also known as the "Flying Senator" to racing fans of Barre's Thunder Road International Speedbowl, where he races Thursday nights throughout the summer.
Phil Scott's 5th Annual
WHEELS FOR WARMTH TIRE SALE
Saturday, Oct. 31th 2009 7am - 3pm
Help your neighbors this winter!
This year will be the 5th Annual Wheels for Warmth aid program for Central Vermont residents on fixed incomes and with limited resources for home heating fuel. This program, created by Senator Phil Scott, has generated over $67,000 its first four years, and continues to grow.
All proceeds from this unique program go to the fuel assistance program. With heating costs expected to double many of our neighbors, including young families and seniors, face real health, safety, and financial survival concerns this winter. They truly need our help.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
Folks who wish to help out can donate tires they no longer need after meeting state inspection standards. These tires are sold for a maximum of $15.00 each. It's a life saver for many families needing tires that can't put together the money for new tires. All sale proceeds support the Central Vermont Community Action Council's emergency and supplemental fuel assistance program.
Tires that don't meet state inspection standards come off our highways and for $4.00 each go in the Casella Waste Management tire collection units on sight. Casella will turn over 100% of this money to the home heating program.
DOES IT WORK?
You bet! Over the last four years, $67,000 has been generated through this citizen supported program. Recycling, tire sales to folks who need help and fuel assistance for those that need it the most.
For the first time since its inception four years ago, Wheels for Warmth will be expanding! Wheels for Warmth 2009 will begin with tire drop off at DuBois Construction on Three Mile Bridge Road in Montpelier and at our newly added location of Northgate Plaza in Morrisville. Tires will be accepted and inspected at both locations on Thursday, October 29th, and Friday, October 30th, 4p.m. to 8p.m. Tire sales are Saturday, October 31st, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DuBois Construction on Three Mile Bridge Road in Montpelier.
Donate tires for resale (tax deduction)
Purchase tires at no more than $15 each (VT Dept. of Motor Vehicles inspected)
Unsuitable tires can be disposed of for $4 per tire
Casella Waste Management has generously agreed to donate the entire fee back to the program
All proceeds go to CVCAC Emergency & Supplemental Fuel Assistance Program
New Tire Drop Off Location!
Tires may be dropped off at NORTHGATE PLAZA in MORRISVILLE, Thursday October 29 and Friday October 30 from 4pm - 8pm. Tires may also be dropped off on these same dates in Montpelier. Tire sale will remain in Montpelier, Saturday October 31.
Tire Drop Off & Inspection
Thurs., Oct 29rd 4pm * - 8pm (Montpelier and Morrisville)
Fri., Oct. 30th 4pm * - 8pm (Montpelier and Morrisville)
Sat., Oct. 31th 7am – 3pm (Monpelier)
* 4pm drop off will be strictly enforced. Early birds will pay $4 per tire fee regardless of tire condition. *
DuBois Construction
46 Three Mile Bridge Road, Montpelier
Contact: 802-223-5288
www.wheelsforwarmth.com
4th Annual Wheels for Warmth Fundraiser a Rousing Success
Over $31,000 Raised for Fuel Assistance - Twice 2007 Amount
Montpelier, Vt. - Senator Phil Scott announced today that the 4th Annual Wheels for Warmth Tire Sale raised over $31,000 for the Central Vermont Community Action Council emergency fuel assistance program - more than double the amount raised in 2007. Phil launched the program in 2005, and since its inception, the event has raised more than $67,000 for Vermonters in need. Last year, Wheels for Warmth helped over 100 families who could not afford to heat their homes. The 2008 Wheels for Warmth Tire Sale took place on Saturday, October 25 at DuBois Construction in Montpelier.
"I want to extend my thanks and gratitude to the more than 1,500 individuals and businesses that helped support this year's Wheels for Warmth. I was particularly impressed with the direct contributions that were given to us totaling over $6,000" said Senator Scott. "With skyrocketing heating costs, many of our neighbors, including young families and seniors, face real health, safety, and financial survival concerns this winter. They truly need our help and you've provided a real boost."
Senator Scott created Wheels for Warmth in 2005 to not only help Vermonters in need, but also to prevent unwanted tires from ending up in rivers or along roadsides. Individuals who wish to participate can donate tires they no longer need, but which still meet state inspection standards. These tires are then sold for a maximum of $15.00 each and 100 percent of the sale proceeds go to the Central Vermont Community Action Council's emergency home heating program.
"The program is also a life saver for many families needing tires that can't put together the money to buy new tires, and we've redistributed 4,500 tires over the last four years" said Scott.
Tires that don't meet state inspection standards come off our highways and for $4.00 each go in the Casella Waste Management tire collection units on site for recycling. Casella then donated 100 percent of these funds to the home heating program. 2500 tires were collected this year for a total of over 6000 tires since the programs inception.
In addition to Casella, several area businesses and organizations donated money, funds or services to Wheels for Warmth, including: Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, DuBois Construction, WDEV Radio Vermont, Associated General Contractors of Vermont, Brookfield Service, Capitol Grounds, Dunkin Donuts, Booth Brothers, Lamberton Electric, and Jet Service Envelope Co.
A member of the Vermont Senate representing Washington County since 2001, Senator Scott currently serves as chair of the Institutions Committee and vice chair of the Transportation Committee. Scott was born in Barre, Vermont in 1958. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1976 and the University of Vermont in 1980 with a B.S. in Industrial Education. As co-owner of DuBois Construction Inc. in Middlesex, Phil has gained solid experience in the building and construction trades. Known as the "Flying Senator" to racing fans, Phil began a second career in stock car racing in 1992. Barre's Thunder Road is home to the #14, running Thursday nights throughout the summer.
Sponsored by:
Bond Auto
Jet Service Envelope Co.