On June 2, the PA Resources Council announced a schedule of six Household Chemical Collection Events in Western PA, starting June 27 in Washington County.

At the first collection in June, PRC will introduce new safety measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and modify the fee structure by introducing a $20 flat fee.

“By charging a flat fee we’ll be able to reduce the number of interactions occurring between event participants and staff to promote safety during the current COVID-19 outbreak,” according to Sarah Alessio Shea, PRC Collection Events Manager.  “To streamline the process, we’re asking participants to bring exact change or checks and to stay in their vehicles while the professional contractor staff unloads the vehicles.  When preparing to attend this collection, participants must place all household chemical products in their car trunks or truck beds.”

A flat fee of $20 per vehicle will include disposal of aerosol cans, automotive fluids, chemistry sets, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, mercury thermometers, paint products, pesticides/garden chemicals, photo chemicals and pool chemicals. 

Oversized loads will be subject to additional charges at the discretion of on-site staff.  Participants will also pay $12 per fire extinguisher and $15 per pound of liquid mercury.

“Introduction of the flat fee structure enables PRC to offer a nearly contactless event,” said Shea.  “All PRC staff members in attendance will adhere to the most current safety protocols issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local health authorities, which may include the wearing of face masks and gloves.” 

Participants at the June 27 collection event must adhere to the following guidelines: 1) place all items in the car truck or truck bed  2) remain in the vehicle at all times  3) bring exact change or check  4) visit PRC’s website for updates before attending the event.

The June 27 event will be held at Wild Things Park, 1 Washington Federal Way in Washington from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

“PRC has scheduled five other household chemical collections to take place throughout 2020, and we plan to reevaluate the fee structure following this first event,” said Shea.  “Due to the ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, all event dates, locations, acceptable materials and associated fees are subject to change, so we encourage residents to check prc.org for updates before attending an event.”

Upcoming Events

Other Household Chemical Collection events are scheduled for--

-- August 1: Cambria County

-- August 15: Allegheny County

-- September 19: Allegheny County

-- October 10: Beaver County

-- October 31: Allegheny County

Click Here for all the details or call 412-488-7452.

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