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SUMMER ZERO WASTE EVENT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on June 2, 2023

INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING LARGE-SCALE EVENTS CAN CONVENIENTLY RECYCLE AND COMPOST AT PRC WASTE STATIONS On the heels of a busy spring season – which featured seven events that diverted tons of material from landfills – PRC’s “Green Team” members are ready to lessen waste at numerous large-scale events this summer. In coming months, PRC’s Zero Waste […]

Categories: Zero Waste

TWO HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL COLLECTIONS SET FOR JUNE

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on May 31, 2023

In June, PRC will host two household chemical collection events in western Pennsylvania to enable area residents to conveniently dispose of materials such as cleaners, paints, stains and varnishes, batteries, motor oil and pesticides. Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FAYETTE COUNTY – Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, […]

Categories: HHW

FIND GLASS RECYCLING LOCATIONS USING NEW INTERACTIVE MAP

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on May 19, 2023

PRC shattered its glass recycling record last year when the organization enabled 45,000 households to drop off nearly two million pounds of bottles, jars and jugs for recycling – nearly doubling the amount of glass collected in the prior 12-month period. The environmental nonprofit has expanded its outreach effort to make finding a nearby recycling […]

Categories: Glass Recycling

JUNE “TRAVELING GLASS RECYCLING BIN” SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on May 17, 2023

PRC’s Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program provides a 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 […]

Categories: Glass Recycling

MAY 20 HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL COLLECTION IN CAMBRIA COUNTY

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on May 9, 2023

In mid May, PRC in partnership with the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority will host a one-day household chemical collection event in Johnstown to provide Pennsylvania residents with an opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of common chemicals such as cleaners, paints, batteries, electronic cigarettes, motor oil and pesticides. This PRC household chemical collection […]

Categories: HHW

AMERICAN WATER PARTNERS WITH PRC TO PROMOTE WATERSHED PROTECTION IN WESTERN PA

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on May 4, 2023

PRC recently launched a watershed education initiative in western Pennsylvania that has the potential to remove nearly 3 million gallons of water annually from the stormwater system. Thanks to support from American Water Charitable Foundation/Pennsylvania American Water, PRC is conducting a series of workshops, distributing 100 free rain barrels, and offering a discount for household […]

JUNE 3 HARD-TO-RECYCLE COLLECTION IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Posted by: Mary Beth Mueller on May 2, 2023

PRC will launch its 2023 HARD-TO-RECYCLE COLLECTION campaign by hosting an event at Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer Township, on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  REGISTER NOW Throughout the summer and fall, three hard-to-recycle collections held in partnership with the Allegheny County Health Department will enable individuals to responsibly recycle a […]

Categories: HTR