PRC will launch its 2024 household chemical collection campaign on May 4 by hosting a drive-thru event in Allegheny County to provide residents of Pennsylvania with an opportunity to safely dispose of household cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and other products containing potentially hazardous components.
This first PRC household chemical collection of 2024, presented in partnership with Allegheny County Health Department, will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in North Park.
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“It’s critical to divert household chemicals from landfills since many contain toxic elements that can leach into our waterways or introduce dangerous toxic materials into our environment,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. “Since launching household chemical collection events in 2003, PRC and its many partners have facilitated the safe management of 6.5 million pounds of household chemicals collected at more than 100 events.”
At the May 4 collection, a $20 fee will cover the cost of disposing up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of aerosol cans, automotive fluids, chemistry sets, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, mercury thermometers, paint products, pesticides/garden chemicals, photo chemicals and pool chemicals. Loads exceeding 10 gallons/50 pounds will be subject to additional fees at the discretion of on-site staff.
When preparing to attend this event, participants should pack all materials in their car trunks or truck beds and then stay in their vehicles while the contractor unloads the materials. The certified contractor will process the hazardous wastes for proper disposal.
According to the U.S. EPA, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds or more of cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and other products containing potentially hazardous components. While these products are safe to use if proper precautions are taken, problems generally arise via improper use or disposal.
Upcoming 2024 PRC household chemical collections:
May 4 in North Park, Allegheny County
June 8 in Cambria County
June 15 in Fayette County
June 22 in Washington County
August 17 in Boyce Park, Allegheny County
September 7 in South Park, Allegheny County
September 21 in Fayette County
October 12 in Beaver County
The 2024 PRC household chemical collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Allegheny County Parks Department, Beaver County Commissioners, Cambria County Solid Waste Authority, Fayette County Commissioners, Fayette County Conservation District, Washington County Planning Commission, Colcom Foundation, LANXESS, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania American Water, UPMC, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Washington Wild Things, Washington County Family Entertainment, and 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.
For more information about the May 4 collection event, visit www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or call PRC at 412-488-7490.