On May 21 Construction Junction in Pittsburgh will host a special event for collecting hard to recycle items—large appliances, tires, latex paint and electronics.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Pennsylvania Resources Council, through its Construction Junction used and surplus building materials center, is hosting a series of collection events for tires, electronics, large appliances, and latex paint.

PRC is offering this one-stop drop off for these items for a modest fee compared to what individuals would normally pay for disposal of these materials. The fees are:

· Tires: $1 No rims. Tires must be 18" or smaller

· Latex Paint: $1/can (includes quarts, pints, etc. up to a gallon) or $1/gallon for cans over a gallon

· Appliances: Air conditioners $15; Other freon items $10; Stoves, washers, dryers and other large appliances $5

· Electronics: CPUs, monitors, VCRs, DVD players, stereos $5; Mice and keyboards $1; Cell Phones are FREE; Complete computer system (including CPU, monitor, mouse, and keyboard) $10; Printers - small $10, large $15; Televisions up to 19" in size $15; 20" and up $20

Collection days are also scheduled for July 16 and September 17

For more information call 412-431-4449 x243.

5/13/2005