The PA Resources Council will host three “pop-up” glass recycling collection events in August in response to the sudden removal of glass from many of the region’s residential curbside recycling programs.

Since launching in early March, the pop-up glass campaign has attracted more than 4,800 participants and arranged for the recycling of 86 tons of glass.

“Based on overwhelming demand from residents, local governments and the glass industry, PRC is providing an alternative for glass recycling,” according to PRC Co-Executive Director Justin Stockdale.  “This program will ensure that glass is not trash, even if it can no longer be put out for curbside recycling in numerous municipalities due to recent changes in waste haulers’ contracts.”

The next pop-up recycling collection events will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:

-- August 10: Village Square Mall, sponsored by Municipality of Bethel Park, upper lot near Kohl’s and Wine & Spirits;

-- August 17: Moon Municipal Building, sponsored by Moon Township; and

-- August 24: Chartiers Valley Shopping Center, sponsored by Collier Township, parking lot of former Kmart

Residents can drop off all colors of glass bottles, jars and jugs at no cost.  PRC staff and volunteers will be on-site to assist recyclers.  The preferred packing/delivery method is glass loosely placed in plastic bins or cardboard boxes.

“Glass remains a valuable commodity with vibrant demand in the regional/national recycled materials marketplace,” said Stockdale. “PRC now provides an opportunity for glass recycling in the Pittsburgh area that not only offers a solution for residents but that keeps the supply of recycled glass flowing to the mills that consume it as a raw material.” 

PRC’s network is sponsored by CAP Glass, Owens Illinois and Straub Brewery in conjunction with several local municipalities impacted by recent changes in curbside recycling regulations. 

PRC will host additional glass collections in future months.  For more information, visit PRC’s Pop-Up Glass Recycling webpage or send email to: glass@prc.org.

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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[Posted: August 2, 2019]

8/5/2019