Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) has partnered with the City of Pittsburgh to bring electronic waste recycling to City residents in neighborhoods throughout the city. It is the goal of this program to make electronic waste recycling a convenient process for residents of all Pittsburgh’s Districts.

2024 NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS

When: SATURDAYS April 13, June 15, August 24, October 19 | 9am – 1pm

District 1: April 13 REGISTRATION

District 2: June 15

District 5: August 24

District 8: October 19

NOTE: WHILE REGISTRATION IS FREE, MATERIAL DISPOSAL IS CHARGED AT A COST OF $0.35 PER POUND TO RECYCLE.

PAYMENT:  Payment is accepted via cash, check or card.


All acceptable materials will be weighed, and fees assessed when material is dropped off. PRC reserves the right to refuse any material deemed unacceptable.  

Acceptable Materials

  • All Computer Monitors (flat screen & CRT)
  • Televisions (all types, including console)
  • Printers
  • Home Phones & Cell Phones
  • Mice & Keyboards
  • Servers, Routers & Modems
  • DVD Players, VCRs & Stereos
  • Copiers & Scanners
  • Video Game Consoles
  • Electronic Cables
  • Freon Appliances including air conditioners and dehumidifiers
  • Microwave Ovens
  • VHS, DVDs, Cassette tapes
  • Batteries including alkaline, NiCad, and lead acid
  • CPU (towers) & Laptops* accepted at no cost*

We are NOT accepting household hazardous waste (HHW), pharmaceuticals or tires at these collections. 

If you have questions about any materials listed above, or not listed above, please email recyclepgh@prc.org or give us a call at 412-488-7490.

Procedures:

  • Please arrive on site at your allotted time.
  • Place materials to be recycled in trunk or truck bed if able
  • Payment is accepted via cash, check, debit, or credit card

If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment please email recyclepgh@prc.org, or call us at 412-488-7490.