Household Chemical Collection Event Registation

Due to precautions brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak, PRC’s County Wide 2020 Household Chemical Collection events are required by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to be registration based.

While registration for this event is free, there is a $20 fee per vehicle load of 10 gallons/50 lbs.  Please see the list at the bottom of this page for more information.

All participants who have a registered time slot are guaranteed the opportunity to dispose of their materials.

Please click on the links listed below to register for a time slot.

2020 Household Chemical collections have wrapped up- thank you for participating!

We ask that all in attendance please follow these guidelines:

  • $20 fee for up 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle assessed on all participants*
  • All items MUST be placed in car trunk or truck bed
  • Wear a mask if speaking with on site personnel
  • Bring exact change or check
  • Remain in your vehicle at all times

Accepted Materials & Associated Cost

NEW PRICING STRUCTURE
PRC has modified the fee structure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by introducing a fee structure that allows us to reduce the number of interactions occurring between event participants and staff to promote safety during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

PER VEHICLE CHARGE:

$20* fee covers disposal  up 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle the following materials: 

  • Aerosol cans
  • Automotive fluids (e.g., motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, kerosene, brake fluid)
  • Batteries & Camp fuel/small propane bottles
  • Chemistry sets & Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs: bulbs only- we do not accept fluorescent tubes)
  • Gasoline and kerosene
  • Household cleaners (ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners, oven cleaners)
  • Mercury thermometers
  • Paint products (latex, oil based, alkyd based, arts/crafts chemicals, rust preservatives, creosote, water sealers, paint thinners, furniture strippers)
  • Pesticides/garden (rodent killers, insecticides, weed killers, mothballs, fertilizer)
  • Photo & Pool chemicals & Smoke Detectors

*ADDITIONAL FEES: $12 per fire extinguisher; $15 per pound of liquid mercury

*OVERSIZED LOADS will be subject to additional charges at the discretion of on-site staff

EXAMPLES OF MATERIALS ACCEPTED FOR $20 Fee