On March 10, the PA Resources Council announced the 2022 special collection events schedule for household chemicals, electronics waste and hard-to-recycle items in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania. A total of 30 collection dates in all.

“PRC provides residents with numerous options to conveniently and cost-effectively dispose of a wide variety of materials not accepted in curbside pickup,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman.  “It’s important to divert these materials from landfills since many contain toxic elements that can leach into our waterways or introduce dangerous toxic chemicals into our environment, while others contain valuable recyclable materials.”

“This year marks PRC’s 20th season of hosting hard-to-recycle and household chemical collection events,” said Spielman.  “We are proud of the positive impact we’ve had on the environment.  The success and growth of PRC programs is the result of a team effort, and we thank our many partners, funders, volunteers, supporters and individuals who have participated in our events over the years.  We invite those just learning of these vital programs to join us in 2022.”

All collections are drive-thru events, so participants should place all materials in their car trunks or truck beds and stay in their vehicles while contractors unload the materials at the events.

Household Chemical Collections - 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.

All events take place from 9:00 a.m.  to 1:00 p.m.--

-- April 16 – PPG Paints Arena surface parking lots, Allegheny County

-- April 30 – Bradys Run Park, Beaver County

-- May 7 – North Park, Allegheny County

-- May 21 – Concurrent Technologies Corp. ETF Facility, Johnstown, Cambria County

-- June 18 – Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Fayette County

-- June 25 – Wild Things Park, Washington County

-- August 20 – Boyce Park, Allegheny County

-- September 10 – South Park, Allegheny County

-- October 8 – Bradys Run Park, Beaver County

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

The 2022 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 Planning Commission, Colcom Foundation, LANXESS, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania American Water, PPG and Pittsburgh Penguins, UPMC, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, PPG Paints Arena, Washington Wild Things, Washington County Family Entertainment, and 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

Hard-To-Recycle Collection - 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, jars and jugs.

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

All events take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.--

-- June 4 – Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer Township, Allegheny County

-- July 23 – Quaker Valley High School, Leetsdale, Allegheny County

-- July 30 – Next Tier Connect @ Pittsburgh East, Monroeville, Allegheny County

-- October 1 – Settlers Cabin Park, Allegheny County 

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

The 2022 PRC hard-to-recycle collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Colcom Foundation, Frazer Township, LANXESS, Pennsylvania American Water, and 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

Electronics Waste Collection - Allegheny County

At no cost, participants can drop off cell/home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.) and video game consoles/DVD players.

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

The locations, dates and times follow--

-- SOUTH PARK – Flora Park Garden Center lot, Allegheny County--

     -- Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 11:00  a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

     -- Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

--NORTH PARK – Swimming Pool entrance, Allegheny County--

     -- Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

     -- Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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

This 2022 PRC weekday e-waste collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department and Allegheny County Parks Department.

Electronics Waste Collection - Delaware County

At no cost, individuals can drop off cell/home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.), video game consoles/DVD players and vacuum cleaners.

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

The one day collection event will be held--

-- May 10: ROSE TREE PARK, Delaware County, 1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063 (entrance on Route 252) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Participants must register in advance online or by calling 610-353-1555x2.

This 2022 PRC weekday e-waste collection event is sponsored by Fox Rothschild LLP in partnership with Delaware County Parks, Delco Sustainability and Covanta Environmental Solutions.

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 10, 2022]

3/14/2022