In August, PRC will partner with Allegheny County Health Department to host a household chemical collection event to provide Pennsylvania residents with an opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of common chemicals such as cleaners, paints, batteries, automotive fluids, electronic cigarettes/vapes and pesticides.
Saturday, August 17, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Boyce Park Ski Lodge Parking lot, Allegheny County
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“PRC provides residents with numerous options for recycling materials not accepted in curbside pickup, and since 2003 we’ve facilitated the safe management of more than six million pounds of 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.”
A $20 fee will cover the cost of disposing up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of aerosol cans, automotive fluids, chemistry sets, electronic cigarettes/capes, 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 discretion of on-site staff. Participants will also pay $12 per fire extinguisher and $15 per pound of liquid mercury.
Registration required at www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or 412-488-7490.
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.
This Allegheny County collection is the fifth of eight events held in 2024. Remaining PRC household chemical collections will take place September 7 in South Park, Allegheny County; September 21 in Fayette County; and October 12 in Beaver County.
For more information, visit www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or call PRC at 412-488-7490.