The PA Resources Council will hold its two final collection events in Western PA on October 3 in Allegheny County and on October 10 in Beaver County.

At the Allegheny County event, individuals can drop off electronic waste such as computers, cell phones, printer/toner cartridges, CFLs and expanded polystyrene packaging material at no cost.

For a nominal fee, individuals can drop off alkaline batteries, fluorescent tubes, small Freon appliances and tires.

The event will be held at The Mall at Robinson from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

At the Beaver County event, individuals can drop off automotive fluids, household cleaners, pesticides, paints and other household chemicals for a cost of $3/gallon from  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bradys Run Park Recycling Center.

Both events are held rain or shine.

For more information on programs and activities, visit the PA Resources Council website or in Western PA call 412-488-7452 and Eastern PA call 610-353-1555.   Click Here to sign up for PRC’s monthly newsletter on all its activities (bottom of the page).

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