In June, PRC will host three household chemical collection events in western Pennsylvania to enable area residents to conveniently dispose of materials such as cleaners, paints, batteries, automotive fluids, e-cigarettes/vapes and pesticides.
Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — REGISTER NOW
CAMBRIA COUNTY – Concurrent Technologies Corp. ETF Facility, Johnstown
Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — REGISTER NOW
FAYETTE COUNTY – Recycling Convenience Center, Uniontown
Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — REGISTER NOW
WASHINGTON COUNTY – Wild Things Park
A $20 fee will cover the cost of disposing up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of aerosol cans, automotive fluids, chemistry sets, electronic cigarettes/vapes, 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 discretion of on-site staff. Participants will also pay $12 per fire extinguisher and $15 per pound of liquid mercury.
All participants must register in advance by visiting www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or by calling 412-488-7490.
When preparing to attend events, 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 chemical products.
Upcoming 2024 PRC household chemical collections will take place Aug. 17 in Boyce Park, Allegheny County; Sept. 7 in South Park, Allegheny County; Sept. 21 at Recycling Convenience Center, Fayette County; and Oct. 12 in Bradys Run Park, Beaver County.
CLICK HERE for event information – including a complete list of items accepted – or call PRC at 412-488-7490.
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.