Mark your 2021 calendar now for dates to drop off a wide variety of materials – ranging from computers and tires to household chemicals and smoke detectors – at upcoming collection events in western Pennsylvania sponsored by the PA Resources Council and its partners.

“PRC provides residents with numerous options to conveniently and cost-effectively dispose of a wide variety of materials,” according to PRC Interim Managing Director Sarah Alessio Shea.  “Since details vary for each of these opportunities, we encourage individuals to visit our website or to call PRC at 412-488-7490 extension 3 for complete details.”

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, PRC will incorporate safety measures including an advance registration system in 2021.  Registration will open for each event one month in advance.

“Again this year PRC is integrating procedures including advance registration and on-site logistics to reduce the number of interactions occurring between event participants and staff to promote safety,” according to Shea.  “To streamline the process at our events, we’re asking participants to wear face coverings and stay in their vehicles while the contractor unloads the materials.  When preparing to attend one of these collections, participants should place all materials in their car trunks or truck beds.”

Household Chemical

The first of nine Household Chemical Collection events will be held on April 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the PPG Paints Arena surface parking lots in Allegheny County.

Individuals can drop off automotive fluids, household cleaners, pesticides, paints and other household chemicals. 

A $20 fee covers disposal of up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of material per vehicle.  Loads exceeding 10 gallons/50 pounds will be subject to additional fees at discretion of on-site staff.

Preregistration for these events is required online or by calling 412-488-7490x3.  Registration for each event opens one month in advance.

Click Here to see the entire schedule.

The 2021 PRC household chemical collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Allegheny County Parks Department, Beaver County Commissioners, Cambria County Solid Waste Authority, Fayette County Commissioners, Fayette County Conservation District, Washington County, Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, Colcom Foundation, LANXESS, Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania American Water, PPG and Pittsburgh Penguins, UPMC, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, PPG Paints Arena, Washington Wild Things, Washington County Family Entertainment, and 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

Hard-To-Recycle

The first  of six Hard-To-Recycle Collection events will be held May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer Township, Allegheny County.

At no cost, individuals can drop off cell/home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.), expanded polystyrene packaging material, microwave ovens, video game consoles/DVD players and glass bottles, jugs and jars.

For a fee, individuals can drop off televisions and computer monitors, printers, fluorescent tubes, small Freon appliances and tires (with and without rims).

Participants must register in advance online or by calling 412-488-7490x3.  Registration for each event opens one month in advance.

Click Here to see the entire schedule.

The 2021 PRC hard-to-recycle collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, Colcom Foundation, Frazer Township, LANXESS, Pennsylvania American Water, and 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

Pop-Up Electronic Waste

New this year, the first of eight Pop-Up E-Waste Collection events will be held on May 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling, North Hills, Allegheny County.

Through the generous support of Sustainable Sewickley, PRC will conduct pop-up e-waste collection events on designated weekdays.  This pilot program takes place in May at two locations in Allegheny County.

At no cost, individuals can drop off cell/home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.) and video game consoles/DVD players, while for a fee, individuals can drop off televisions, computer monitors and printers.

Participants must register in advance online or by calling 412-488-7490x3.  Registration for each event opens one month in advance.

Click Here to see the entire schedule.

The 2021 PRC pop-up e-waste collection campaign is sponsored by Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling and Sustainable Sewickley.

Visit PRC’s Collection Events webpage for information on these and upcoming glass recycling 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.

PRC is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization founded in 1939.  PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns and other initiatives.

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[Posted: March 30, 2021]

4/5/2021