PRC will launch its 2025 HARD-TO-RECYCLE collection campaign by hosting an event in Allegheny County on Saturday, May 17.
Throughout the spring, summer and fall, a series of hard-to-recycle collections will enable individuals to responsibly recycle a wide variety of items not accepted in curbside collection such as e-waste, tires and small Freon appliances.
The first hard-to-recycle collection of the season will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in North Park, Allegheny County. Presenting sponsor of this event is Allegheny County Health Department.
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED
For a $5 PARTICIPANT FEE, individuals can drop off unlimited cell/home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.), expanded polystyrene packaging material, microwave ovens and video game consoles/DVD players.
For an ADDITIONAL FEE, individuals can recycle televisions and computer monitors, printers, fluorescent tubes, small Freon appliances and tires (with and without rims). CLICK HERE for complete list.
Participants must register in advance at www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or by calling 412-488-7490.
2025 HARD-TO-RECYCLE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- May 17 – North Park, Allegheny County
- August 2 – Elizabeth Forward Middle School, Allegheny County
- August 23 – Boyce Park, Allegheny County
- September 27 – Settlers Cabin Park, Allegheny County
- October 11 – Quaker Valley, Allegheny County
Registration for events taking place August through October will open this summer.
The 2025 PRC hard-to-recycle collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Allegheny County Parks Department, Colcom Foundation, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 11 Cares, Pennsylvania American Water, Quaker Valley Council of Governments, Styropek,90.5 WESA and 91.3 WYEP.