Mark Your Calendar for 8 Upcoming Collection Events
Clean out the basement, the garage and the garden shed. There’s still plenty of time in 2026 to responsibly dispose of a wide variety of materials – ranging from pesticides …
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PRC LAUNCHES “LAST TUESDAY” SERIES OF CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS IN McKEESPORT
Posted on by Mary Beth Mueller
Tuesday will become your favorite day of the week thanks to PRC’s new “Last Tuesday” workshop series at Carnegie Library of McKeesport! Learn to compost or install a rain barrel…discover …
PRC 2026 Western PA Collection Schedule Announced
Posted on by Mary Beth Mueller
Mark your 2026 calendar now for dates to drop off a wide variety of materials – ranging from computers and tires to household chemicals and smoke detectors – at upcoming …
Check Out All PRC Accomplished in 2025!
Posted on by Sarah Shea
Thanks to your support, PRC diverted 2.4 million pounds from landfills in 2025! Check out our chart below to see all we accomplished last year. Shout-out to everyone who participated …
GO GREEN this holiday season — PRC “Greening Guide” shows you how!
Posted on by Mary Beth Mueller
Let’s cherish each other and our stuff this holiday season, which is filled with sparkling decorations, beautifully wrapped packages, get-togethers with family and friends — and plenty of waste. Explore …
Get Ready to Bust 3 Recycling Myths in Celebration of America Recycles Day
Posted on by Mary Beth Mueller
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 …
It’s Back-to-School Season and PRC has a Lineup of Learning for You
Posted on by Mary Beth Mueller
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 …
Mark Your Calendar for 7 Upcoming Collection Events
Posted on by Mary Beth Mueller
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 …
Eco Scouts Extra — Quick Guide to Electronics Repair and Recycling
Posted on by Laura Blood
This summer, PRC and Allegheny have launched a new program to empower individuals with the skills needed to tackle waste management. But you don’t need to attend an in-person session …
Become an Eco Scout and Learn to Tackle Stuff!
Posted on by Laura Blood
Ready for a lesson in “stuff”? Whether you’re 18 or 80, join us this summer to become an Eco Scout and learn how to build skills, improve public health, and …