On July 3, the PA Resources Council announced the July schedule for the Traveling Glass Recycling Bin that provides free recycling service that rotates through a variety of locations in western Pennsylvania. 

This innovative program provides residents with a higher quality glass recycling option than typical curbside programs, ensuring that glass deposited into the bin meets the highest standards and can be fully recycled.

PRC Traveling Glass Recycling Bin weeklong engagements in July 2023:

-- July 8-13 Allegheny County, Amphitheater Overflow Lot, 4100 Middle Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101, hosted by Allegheny County

-- July 15-20 Lawrence County, Lawrence County Government Center, intersection of Court and Walnut Streets, 430 Court St, New Castle, PA 16101, hosted by Lawrence County and Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department

-- July 22-27 Mercer County, Elks Lodge, 28 6th Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125 hosted by Mercer County, Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department and Greenville Elks #145

“The bin visits various locations on a weekly basis from Saturday through Thursday, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,” according to PRC Glass Program Coordinator Simon Joseph.  “A bottle, jar or jug dropped in the bin today could be recycled and back on a store shelf in less than 30 days.”

Individuals can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors (no color sorting required).  Containers should be empty and rinsed, with lids and labels still on.  Bags and boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site.

Last year, PRC’s glass recycling program enabled 45,000 households in western Pennsylvania to drop of nearly two million pounds of bottles, jars and jugs for recycling.

PRC’s Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program is sponsored by Owens-Illinois, Inc. and CAP Glass and is made possible through a partnership with Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling.

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, watershed and other initiatives.

Related Articles:

-- PA Resources Council, City Of Washington Partner On Permanent Glass Recycling Station In Washington County  [PaEN]

-- PA Resources Council To Host 2 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events In Allegheny County Aug. 12 & 26  [PaEN]

[Posted: July 3, 2023]

7/10/2023