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HARD-TO-RECYCLE COLLECTIONS LAUNCH IN JULY

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

  In July, PRC will host the first of five 2020 hard-to-recycle collection events to enable area residents to conveniently dispose of numerous items not suitable for curbside recycling: Saturday, …

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Backyard Compost Bins and Rain Barrels Available to Southwest PA Residents

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

Backyard composting and rainwater catchment are popular topics during the growing season, especially this year! With so many of us staying home this spring, we are seeing growing interest in …

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HOW TO RESPONSIBLY MANAGE HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS WHEN MOVING

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

Look around your home and you may discover as much as 100 pounds of household chemicals stored in your basement, garage, kitchen, bathroom and garden shed. According to the U.S. …

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PRC EASTERN HEADQUARTERS MOVES TO ROSE TREE PARK

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

PRC has moved its eastern headquarters to Rose Tree Park in Delaware County and will base its eastern regional operations – focusing on environmental education, watershed stewardship, recycling and waste …

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PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM LAWN AND GARDEN CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

  Look around your house, garage and garden shed and you may discover as much as 100 pounds of household chemicals such as pesticides, paints, cleaners, automotive fluids and other …

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PRC LAUNCHES SELF-SERVE “TRAVELING GLASS RECYCLING BIN PROGRAM”

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

Program’s first week-long appearance takes place June 6 – 11 in Hampton  In June, the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) will launch a Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program to serve residents …

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Let’s Clear the Air Poster Challenge 2020 Winners Announced!

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

The Southwestern PA Air Quality Partnership, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Resources Council, would like to announce the 10th Annual Let’s Clear the Air Poster Challenge winners!  There were 68 submissions …

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HOW TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF LATEX PAINT AT HOME

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

Are you spring cleaning and finding an abundance of unwanted latex paint stored in your basement or garage? “It’s important to properly dispose of all paint, both latex and oil-based, …

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Living Zero Waste: Ordering Takeout

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

  Anyone else tired of cooking at home? Or maybe you want to treat yourself to a night “eating out.” Most restaurants have adapted their menus and takeout options to …

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Sort, Save and Store! Updates on PRC’s Collection Events

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Pennsylvania Resources Council

  PRC will soon announce the 2020 collection events calendar – which has been altered out of an abundance of caution for the safety of event participants, volunteers, partners and …

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