This first PRC household chemical collection of 2025 will take place on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Karns City Jr./Sr. High School, 1446 Kittanning Pike, Karns City, PA 16041. Presenting sponsors of this event are HF Sinclair and Sonneborn LLC.
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“It’s critical to divert household chemicals from landfills since many contain toxic elements that can leach into our waterways or introduce dangerous toxic materials into our environment,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. “Since launching household chemical collection events in 2003, PRC and its many partners have facilitated the safe management of 6.5 million pounds of household chemicals collected at more than 100 events.”
At the April 12 collection, a $20 fee will cover the cost of disposing every 10 gallons/50 pounds of aerosol cans, automotive fluids, chemistry sets, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, mercury thermometers, paint products, pesticides/garden chemicals, photo chemicals and pool chemicals. Loads exceeding 10 gallons/50 pounds will be subject to additional fees at the discretion of on-site staff.
When preparing to attend this event, participants should pack all materials in their car trunks or truck beds and then stay in their vehicles while the contractor unloads the materials. The certified contractor will process the hazardous wastes for proper disposal.
According to the U.S. EPA, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds or more of cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and other products containing potentially hazardous components. While these products are safe to use if proper precautions are taken, problems generally arise via improper use or disposal.
Throughout the spring, summer and fall, PRC will conduct household chemical collections throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Upcoming dates and locations to be announced.
The 2025 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, HF Sinclair, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania American Water, Sonneborn, LLC, UPMC, Central Cambria School District, Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center and Karns City Area School District.
For more information about the April 12 collection event, visit www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or call PRC at 412-488-7490.
