In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) offers three suggestions for going “green” this spring — and solidifying a commitment to protecting the environment every day of the year.
PRC, a statewide environmental organization dedicated to the vision of a Pennsylvania where nothing is wasted, stewards material resources and waste minimization to conserve water, air, energy, and land.
For a complete list of PRC collection events and conservation workshops, visit prc.org.
#1 RESPONSIBLY RECYCLE ELECTRONICS
PRC hosts electronics recycling collections to provide residents with a convenient and cost-effective method of responsibly disposing of televisions, computers and other electronic equipment.
Weekday Collections in Allegheny County
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- May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, South Park
- Registration required
- Visit prc.org/CollectionEvents for details and fee structure
One-Day Events in Delaware and Chester counties
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- Thursday, May 11, 9 am – 1 pm, Upland County Park, Delaware County
- Tuesday, June 27, 9 am – 1 pm, Warwick Park, Chester County
- Registration required
- Visit prc.org/CollectionEvents for details and fee structure
#2 DIVERT WASTE FROM LANDFILLS BY COMPOSTING
Approximately 30% of your waste stream is compostable, so gather kitchen scraps, yard debris and other organic matter and turn it into a valuable resource for your lawn and garden.
PRC in-person workshops and online webinars teach the benefits of backyard composting, including the overall process, methods for setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance, and ways to use finished compost. The $70 course fee includes an 82-gallon compost bin available in Allegheny and Delaware counties.
Webinar
Registration required, visit prc.org/programs/conservation-workshops
Tuesday, May 9 @ 6 pm – $20 discount in celebration of National Compost Week
In-Person Workshops
Registration required, visit prc.org/programs/conservation-workshops
Tuesday, May 9 @ 7 pm, Newtown Square, Delaware County – $20 discount in celebration of National Compost Week
Monday, May 22 @ 6:30 pm, Green Tree Public Library, Allegheny County
Saturday, June 3 @ 11 am, Lower Saucon Township Building, Northampton County
#3 PROTECT WATERSHEDS BY USING RAIN BARRELS
Healthy watersheds are essential to the ecosystem and human health.
Attend a PRC Watershed Awareness & Rain Barrel workshop to discover how to harvest rainwater from your roof, store it in a barrel, and use it in the landscape. Learn about stormwater runoff problems and learn techniques to reduce watershed pollution. The $80 course fee includes a 55-gallon rain barrel available in Allegheny County.
Webinars
Registration required, visit prc.org/programs/conservation-workshops
Tuesday, April 25 @ 6 pm
Tuesday, May 23 @ 6 pm
In-Person Workshops
Registration required, visit prc.org/programs/conservation-workshops
Wednesday, May 17 @ 11 am, Redwoods Center at Upland Park, Delaware County
Saturday, May 20 @ 11 am, Fern Hollow Nature Center, Allegheny County
Saturday, June 3 @ 11 am, Construction Junction, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
FREE WATERSHED EDUCATION & RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS
for Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collaborative member municipalities
Funded by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Attendees will receive a free 55-gallon rain barrel with attendance.
Workshop is limited to residents of EDCSC municipalities: Collingdale Borough, Darby Borough, Darby Township, East Lansdowne Borough, Glenolden Borough, Haverford Township, Morton Borough, Norwood Borough, Sharon Hill Borough, Upper Darby Township, and Yeadon Borough.
Rain barrels will be provided to the first 25 registrants (limit 1 rain barrel per household).
Registration required, visit prc.org/programs/conservation-workshops
Wednesday, April 26 @ Glenolden Borough Hall, Delaware County
Thursday, May 11 @ Morton Borough Hall, Delaware County
Tuesday, May 23 @ Yeadon Borough Hall, Delaware County