Mark your 2024 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 Pennsylvania Resources Council and its partners.

“PRC provides residents with numerous options for the recycling and safe management of a wide variety of materials not accepted in curbside pickup including TVs, tires and household chemicals,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman.  “It’s important to manage these materials the right way because many contain toxic elements that can leach into our waterways or introduce dangerous toxins into our environment, while others contain valuable recyclable materials.”

“We encourage residents to join PRC as we work together to protect the environment by responsibly stewarding tons of materials throughout 2024,” said Spielman.  “Register to attend one or more collections, and consider expanding your involvement this year by volunteering at a PRC event and contributing to our mission.”

All are drive-thru events. Participants should place items in their car trunks or truck beds and stay in their vehicles while contractors unload the materials. PRC accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards.

For event information and registration links, visit PRC’s Collection Events webpage.

Household Chemical Collection - Multiple Counties

First Event: May 4 - North Park, Allegheny County from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

2024 household chemical collection schedule:

-- May 4 – North Park, Allegheny County

-- June 8: Concurrent Technologies Corp. ETF Facility, Johnstown, Cambria County

-- June 15: Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Fayette County

-- June 22: Wild Things Park, Washington County

-- August 17: Boyce Park, Allegheny County

-- September 7: South Park, Allegheny County

-- September 21: Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Fayette County

-- October 12: Bradys Run Park Recycling Center, Beaver County

Participants must register in advance at PRC’s Collection Events webpage or by calling 412-488-7490. 

The 2024 PRC household chemical collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Allegheny County Parks Department, 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, UPMC, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Washington Wild Things, Washington County Family Entertainment, and 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

Hard-To-Recycle Collections - Multiple Counties

First Event: April 20 - Karns City High School, Butler County, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

For a $5 PARTICIPANT FEE, individuals can drop off unlimited phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.), expanded polystyrene packaging material, microwave ovens, and video game consoles/DVD players.

For an ADDITIONAL 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 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

2024 hard-to-recycle collection schedule:

-- April 20: Karns City High School, Butler County

-- May 11: Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Allegheny County

-- July 27:  Leetsdale industrial Park, Allegheny County

-- September 28: Settlers Cabin Park, Allegheny County 

-- October 5: Next Tier Connect @ Pittsburgh East in Monroeville, Allegheny County

Participants must register in advance at PRC’s Collection Events webpage or by calling 412-488-7490. 

The 2024 PRC hard-to-recycle collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Allegheny County Parks Department, Buncher Company, Colcom Foundation, Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, HF Sinclair, Karns City Area School District, LANXESS, Next Tier Connect @ Pittsburgh East, Pennsylvania American Water, Quaker Valley Council of Governments, Shults Ford Harmarville, and 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

Weekday Electronics Waste Collection - Allegheny County

Schedule and locations to be announced.

For a $5 PARTICIPANT FEE, individuals can drop off unlimited 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.

-- All Computer Monitors (flat screen & CRT) – $20 each

-- Televisions – $35 each

-- Console or Rear Projection TVs – $45 each

-- Printers – $5 each

2024 weekday e-waste collection schedule:

-- Dates and locations to be announced

Participants must register in advance at PRC’s Collection Events webpage or by calling 412-488-7480.

This 2024 PRC weekday e-waste collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department and Allegheny County Parks Department.

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.

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[Posted: March 12, 2024]

3/18/2024