The Pennsylvania Resources Council will host electronics recycling collection events in Delaware and Allegheny counties to provide residents with a convenient and cost-effective method of responsibly disposing of televisions, computers and other electronic equipment.

The collection event in Delaware County will take place on April 29, while a month-long pilot program in Allegheny County will launch on May 4.

“Across the state, PRC remains committed to the safe, ethical and responsible recycling of electronic waste,” according to PRC Interim Managing Director Sarah Alessio Shea.  “PRC is recognized for this commitment by the Basel Action Network (BAN) as an e­Stewards Enterprise.”

At all events, individuals can drop off AT NO COST cell/home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.) and video game consoles/DVD players.

For a fee, individuals can drop off televisions, computer monitors and printers.

Participants must register in advance for all events.

“In addition to the advance registration process, PRC is integrating on-site procedures 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.”

Delaware County

The e-waste collection will take place on April 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063 (entrance on Route 252).

Participants must register in advance at the PRC website or by calling 610-353-1555 x2.

The 2021 e-waste collection campaign in Delaware County is sponsored by Delaware County Parks and the Law Office of Winifred M. Branton in partnership with Covanta Environmental Solutions.

Allegheny County

In May, PRC will launch a pilot program to collect e-waste on designated weekdays at two locations in Allegheny County: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling locations in North Hills (Reserve Township) and South Hills (Baldwin Borough).

Participants must register in advance at PRC’s website or by calling 412-488-7490 ×3.  Registration for each event opens one month in advance.

The 2021 PRC pop-up e-waste collection campaign in Allegheny County is sponsored by Sustainable Sewickley, Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling and eLoop LLC.

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: April 13, 2021]

4/19/2021