On April 5, the Pennsylvania Resources Council will host the first of four 2014 Hard-to-Recycle Collection Events to enable individuals to drop off e-waste such as computers and televisions, cell phones, printer/toner cartridges, CFLs, microwave ovens, used vegetable/cooking oil and polystyrene packaging material (EPS) at no cost.

“PRC works in partnership with a growing list of sponsors to make free collection of e-waste possible,” said PRC Regional Director Justin Stockdale.  “This year PRC is pleased to work in collaboration with Allegheny County Health Department, Colcom Foundation, Duquesne Light Watt Choices, The Heinz Endowments, LANXESS Corporation and NOVA Chemicals Corporation.”

The first PRC hard-to-recycle collection will take place April 5, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills in Tarentum (parking lot near Dingbats).  Other events are scheduled for--

-- May 10-- Consol Energy Park, Washington County;

-- August 16-- West Mifflin Borough; and

-- October 4-- Mall at Robinson.                                       

While most items – including televisions and computers – will be collected free of charge, individuals will pay a nominal fee to drop off alkaline batteries, tires, small Freon appliances, fluorescent tubes, vacuum cleaners and small kitchen appliances.

Click Here for a detailed list of items accepted and the price structure or call PRC at 412-488-7490, ext. 236.

3/24/2014