The PA Resources Council will host the final three Household Chemical Collection Events of its 2020 campaign to provide Pennsylvania residents with an opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of a wide variety of materials.

The events will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at these locations--

-- September 19: Allegheny County, South Park Wave Pool parking lot

-- October 10: Beaver County, Bradys Run Park Recycling Center

-- October 31: Allegheny County, North Park Wave Pool parking lot

At these collections, PRC will incorporate new safety measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic including an advance registration system required by the Department of Environmental Protection.

“This year PRC has introduced new procedures including advance registration and a new fee structure 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. 

“New safety measures enable PRC to offer a nearly contactless event,” said Shea.  “All PRC staff members in attendance adhere to the most current safety protocols issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local health authorities, which includes the wearing of face masks.”

Fees

A $20 fee will cover the cost of disposing up to 10 gallons/50 pounds 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.

To Participate

Participants at collection events must adhere to the following guidelines: 1) register online in advance 2) place all items in car truck or truck bed 3) wear a mask when speaking with on-site personnel 4) remain in vehicle at all times 5) bring exact change or check payable to PRC 6) visit PRC’s website for updates before attending the event.

Advance Registration 

Participants must register in advance at PRC’s HHW Registration webpage and confirm details before attending the collection event by visiting PRC’s Household Chemical Collection Events webpage for up-to-date information. 

Sponsors

The 2020 PRC household chemical collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Allegheny County Parks Department, Beaver County Commissioners, Cambria County Solid Waste Authority, Washington County, Colcom Foundation, LANXESS, NOVA Chemicals, PA Department of Environmental Protection, UPMC, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Washington Wild Things, Washington County Family Entertainment, PA American Water and NewsRadio 1020 KDKA.

Visit PRC’s Household Chemical Collection Events for more.  Questions should be directed to 412-488-7452.

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: Sept. 4, 2020]

9/7/2020