The PA Resources Council will hold its second Future of Recycling Roundtable discussion on October 11 at Construction Junction, 214 N. Lexington Street in Pittsburgh from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Hear from experts on the state of recycling in Pennsylvania and what’s next. Share your thoughts, ask questions and network with others concerned about the environmental and financial impacts of recycling programs.

The panel will feature John C. Dernbach, professor at Widener University Commonwealth Law School; David Hess, former Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection; Joy Smallwood, Allegheny County Recycling Coordinator; and Justin Stockdale, PRC Western Regional Director.

Moderating the panel will be Howard Wein, PRC Director Emeritus and shareholder at Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC.

Among the topics expected to be discussed are the proposal to take $70 million from the Recycling Fund to balance the state budget, reforming the electronics recycling program and much more.

For more information or to register, visit the Future of Recycling Roundtable event webpage.

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[Posted: Sept. 26, 2017]

10/2/2017