Since 2003, PRC has helped Western PA residents to safely dispose of over 5,000,000 lbs of household chemicals through our Household Chemical Collection Events. These events provide residents with a responsible means of disposing of hazardous materials such as automotive fluids, household cleaners, paint, and other chemicals. By knowing what to expect at our events, […]
A: Learn how to properly recycle! While nearly all aspects of daily life and business have been disrupted by COVID-19, trash and recycling collection have been deemed essential services. Refuse and sanitation workers have joined the ranks of #EverydayHeroes on the frontlines, risking daily exposure in order to keep our neighborhoods, and our supply […]
My first introduction to COVID-19 was at 6:30am on a Thursday morning in early March. I went to a Starbucks in the suburban neighborhood where my parents live to grab a cup of coffee before sitting down to work. I set my reusable mug that I always have on hand on the counter and ordered […]
The COVID-19 pandemic brought sudden changes to residents and business’ in cities across the U.S., including Pennsylvania. On March 19, 2020, Governor Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining business to close their physical locations, and his list of all essential and non-life-sustaining businesses has been updated numerous times since its release. Although municipal solid waste and recycling […]
The Pennsylvania Resources Council has launched a RECYCLED PAPER COOPERATIVE to make 100% recycled paper more affordable by purchasing large volumes of office paper directly from a western Pennsylvania paper mill passing the savings on to coop members. PRC is dedicated to keeping PA office paper 100% recycled, 100% local by making it affordable and […]
