The PA Resources Council Tuesday released its 2018 schedule of Drug Take-Back, Hard-To- Recycle, Household Chemicals and Reuse Fest Events In Allegheny and other counties in Western Pennsylvania.

“The Pennsylvania Resources Council provides residents of the commonwealth with numerous options to conveniently and cost-effectively dispose of a wide variety of materials,” according to PRC Regional Director Justin Stockdale.  “Since details vary for each of these opportunities, we encourage individuals to visit our website at www.prc.org or call PRC at 412-488-7452 for complete details.”

Reuse Fest April 21

The 2018 Reuse Fest will take place April 21 on Earth Day weekend from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Children’s Hospital employee parking lot, 55th and Harrison Streets, Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh.

Individuals can drop off items for reuse including medical equipment, usable building materials, clothing, furniture and more. The 7th annual ReuseFest supports local non-profits including Brother’s Brother, Catholic Charities, Construction Junction, Dress for Success, Free Ride, Free Store Wilkinsburg, Global Links, Goodwill, Humane Animal Rescue, Off the Floor and Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.

Drug Take-Back Day Events April 28

The federal Drug Enforcement Agency Natural Drug Take-Back Day will be held on April 28  from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at numerous locations throughout region (including many municipal buildings and police departments)

Individuals can drop off unwanted and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications at no cost.

PRC and Pennsylvania American Water will sponsor three collection events in western Pennsylvania-- Green Tree, Mt. Lebanon and Robinson Township.  Visit www.prc.org for details.

Nationwide on Drug Take-Back Day, more than 5,000 collection sites will enable patients, caregivers and pet owners to properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications at no cost.  Visit www.dea.gov after April 1 for a complete list of drop-off locations.

Household Chemical Collection Events In 5 Counties

There will be 7 Household Chemical Collection Events in Allegheny County where individuals can drop off automotive fluids, household cleaners, pesticides, paints and other household chemicals for a cost of $3/gallon (a few exceptions apply), cash only.  New this year: collections will accept smoke detectors for a fee of $3/each.

The collection events will be held--

-- May 5: from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at North Park Swimming Pool parking lot

-- May 19: Concurrent Technologies Corporation ETF Facility, Johnstown, Cambria County

-- June 23: Fairgrounds, Fayette County

-- July 21: Wild Things Park, Washington County

-- August 18: Boyce Park, Allegheny County

-- September 22: South Park, Allegheny County

-- October 13: Bradys Run Park, Beaver County

Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events In 5 Counties

There will be 5 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events in Western PA where individuals can drop off “e-waste” such as computer towers and peripheral equipment, cell phones, printer/toner cartridges, CFLs and expandable polystyrene packaging material at no cost.

For a fee, individuals can drop off televisions and computer monitors, alkaline batteries, fluorescent tubes, printers, small Freon appliances and tires. 

These collection events will be held--

-- May 12: Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer Township, Allegheny County

-- June 16: Bethel Park High School, Allegheny County

-- June 30: Quaker Valley High School, Leetsdale, Allegheny County

-- August 25: Century III Mall, West Mifflin, Allegheny County

-- October 6: Settlers Cabin Park, Allegheny County 

Click Here for more on PRC’s Collection Events.

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates, follow PRC on Twitter or Like them on Facebook.  Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar.  Click Here to support their work.

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3/12/2018