Learn to compost…responsibly dispose of e-waste, tires and other hard-to-recycle materials…recycle glass.
It’s all happening in the McKeesport area this summer, so mark your calendar — and ask your friends and neighbors to come along.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 28, 6-7 pm
Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library St, McKeesport, PA 15132 REGISTER NOW
Investigate the importance and benefits of composting and reducing food waste, the process, setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance, and ways of using finished compost.
$20 workshop only; optional $30 stainless scrap bucket; optional $60 compost bin
HARD-TO-RECYCLE COLLECTION
Saturday, August 1, 9 am-1 pm
McKeesport Senior High School, 1960 Eden Park Blvd, McKeesport 15132 REGISTER NOW
Recycle TVs, computers, tires, small Freon appliances other materials not accepted in curbside recycling. CLICK HERE for fee schedule and list of materials accepted.
Participants must register in advance at www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or by calling 412-488-7490.
The 2026 PRC hard-to-recycle collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Colcom Foundation, HF Sinclair, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania American Water, Allegheny County Parks, and McKeesport Area School District.
TRAVELING GLASS RECYCLING BIN
August 1 – 27, daily 7 am – sunset
White Oak Park, Chestnut Shelter Lot, McClintock Rd & Jacks Run Rd, White Oak, PA 15131
Recycle glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors (lids and labels on).
PRC’s Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program is sponsored by O-I Glass and CAP Glass and is made possible through a partnership with Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling. Traveling collection sites in Allegheny County are made possible through a partnership with the county’s Parks Department and its Sustainability Office.
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL COLLECTION — nearby @ Boyce Park on Saturday, August 15
CLICK HERE to learn more and register.
