This week the PA Resources Council announced it is spearheading an effort to establish a permanent recycling facility in Allegheny County to enable maximum recovery and proper waste diversion/recycling while providing residents with a convenient, cost-effective location to drop off electronics, household chemicals and other materials not accepted in curbside recycling.

The Council is also asking the public to sign a letter of support for the project.

“Our current system of one-day collection events is a vital service, but we’re only serving about one percent of county residents, whereas a permanent facility could serve 200 people a day within its first five years of operation,” said PRC Deputy Director Sarah Alessio Shea. “We’re asking local governments, individuals and organizations who see the value of a permanent recycling facility to make their voices heard by signing our letter of support.”

PRC recently commissioned a strategic plan funded by the Richard King Mellon Foundation to establish a Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) in Allegheny County.

“This study provides conclusive evidence that clear justification exists for PRC and Allegheny County to pursue the development of a permanent collection center,” according to Shea. “Compared to PRC’s current system of half-day collection events, a permanent facility in Allegheny County will serve far more households and divert far greater quantities of materials while better-managing risks, costs, and liability.”

The proposed vision aligns with County waste diversion, climate, and sustainability initiatives including Allegheny County Solid Waste Management Plan, City of Pittsburgh Roadmap to Zero Waste and Southwest PA Commission Regional Climate Pollution Reduction Plan.

PRC is asking local governments, individuals and organizations who support PRC’s effort to establish a year-round recycling center to serve Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh residents to sign our letter of support.

Click Here to sign the support letter.

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.

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[Posted: November 22, 2024]

11/25/2024