Get Ready to Bust 3 Recycling Myths in Celebration of America Recycles Day
In celebration of — Saturday, November 15, 2025 — PRC busts three common recycling myths: Myth #1: Reycling isn’t worth it. I’ve heard that only 9% of the plastics …
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Author: Mary Beth Mueller
Successful “Zero Waste Non-Event” Supports Statewide Programs
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PRC launched a new fundraising model three years ago, moving away from our annual gala and embracing our mission to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources. Following two successful …
PRC to Host Nov 1 Hard-to-Recycle Collection in Partnership with PPG and Pittsburgh Penguins
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PRC will conclude its 2025 hard-to-recycle collection campaign on November 1 by hosting a drive-thru event in Pittsburgh to provide Pennsylvania residents with an opportunity to safely dispose of a …
PRC Appoints Sarah Alessio Shea as Executive Director
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Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC), the Commonwealth’s oldest grassroots environmental organization, is pleased to appoint Sarah Alessio Shea as Executive Director following the recent announcement by Darren Spielman that he will …
Final Household Chemical Collection of 2025 Set for Oct 4 in Beaver County
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In October, PRC will host its final household chemical collection event of the season, providing area residents with one more opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of common chemicals …
Registration Open for Two Hard-to-Recycle Collections
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This Fall, PRC will host two hard-to-recycle collection events to enable area residents to responsibly recycle a wide variety of items not accepted in curbside collection such as e-waste, tires …
Two E-Waste Collections in Southeastern PA This Fall
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This Fall, PRC will host two electronics recycling collection events in southeastern Pennsylvania to provide residents with a convenient and cost-effective method of responsibly disposing of televisions, computers and other …
It’s Back-to-School Season and PRC has a Lineup of Learning for You
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Back-to-school season isn’t just for kids heading to kindergarten — it’s for curious minds of every age! Whether you’re 8 or 80, at home or on the go, PRC has …
PRC’s Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Returns to Swarthmore, Delaware County
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Residents of and can recycle glass bottles, jars and jugs at a long-term engagement of the PRC Traveling Glass Recycling Bin located at Swarthmore Public Works Yard. Through December 31, …
Mark Your Calendar for 7 Upcoming Collection Events
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Clean out the basement, the garage and the garden shed. There’s still plenty of time in 2025 to responsibly dispose of a wide variety of materials – ranging from pesticides …