In October, the Pennsylvania Resources Council will host its final hard-to-recycle collection event of the season, providing area residents with one final opportunity to conveniently dispose of numerous items not suitable for curbside recycling.

The event will be held October 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Settlers Cabin Park Wave Pool, Allegheny County.

All participants must register in advance online or by calling 412-488-7490 x1. 

Participants will pay a fee to dispose of some materials (such as televisions and tires) while other items (such as cell phones and computer towers) will be accepted for free.

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

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.

“To streamline the process at PRC events, we continue to require advanced registration for all attendees," according to PRC Deputy Sarah Alessio Shea.  "Out of an abundance of caution, we ask participants to pack all materials in their car trunks or truck beds and then stay in their vehicles while the contractor unloads the materials.”

The October event is the last of six PRC hard-to-recycle collections held throughout Allegheny County in 2021. 

All are 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. 

For event information – including a complete list of items accepted and associated costs-- visit PRC’s Hard-To-Recycle Collections webpage or call PRC at 412-488-7490 x1.

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: September 14, 2021]

9/20/2021