Hard To Recycle Collections

2023 HARD-TO-RECYCLE EVENT SCHEDULE

• • June 3 – Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer Township, Allegheny County — REGISTER NOW
  • August 26 – Next Tier Connect @ Pittsburgh East, Monroeville, Allegheny County — REGISTER NOW
  • October 7 – Settlers Cabin Park, Allegheny County — REGISTER NOW

All events require pre-registration to attend. 

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Please note acceptable materials and associated fees are subject to change. Please check back frequently for updates.

Materials Collected for a FEE:

• All Computer Monitors (flat screen & CRT) – $20 each
• Televisions – $30 each
• Console or Rear Projection TVs – $40 each
• Printers – $5 each
• Small Freon Containing Appliances (window ac units, dehumidifiers) – $10 each
• Fluorescent tubes – $2 per 4 foot tube
• Tires (car/truck) – $5 without rims $12 with rims
• Hard Drive Data Destruction Verification – 1st drive $11
• Hard Drive Data Destruction Verification – each additional drive after 1st is $3 each

$5 Participant Fee* charged for unlimited disposal of following materials:

• CPU (towers), laptops, mice, & keyboards
• Home phones & cellphones
• Tablets & UPS
• Servers, routers, & modems
• DVD Players, VCRs, & stereos
• Microwaves
• Copiers & scanners
• Electronic cables
• Video game consoles
• Expanded Polystyrene packaging material

* $5 participant fee waived if individual pays for disposal of TV, tires or other materials listed in the FEE section above

We are NOT accepting batteries, CFLs and media (VHS, DVDs, Cassette tapes) at 2023 events. Visit www.greendisk.com for mail-in media recycling options. For battery and CFL recycling, visit Batteries Plus Bulbs (call 412-366-3658) for locations close to you.

What does a volunteer do?
As a collection event volunteer, you will:

• Participate in a brief training session prior to the start of your event.
• Perform tasks such as directing traffic, taking surveys, handing out educational materials and much more. You will be engaged.
• Volunteers can work full- or half-day shifts:
  • Full-day shift: 8 am – 2 pm ** preferred
  • Morning shift: 8 am – 11 am
  • Afternoon shift: 10:30 am – 2 pm

Volunteer Recognition
To show our appreciation, all volunteers at collection events will receive the following:

• Breakfast, lunch, & refreshments
• Safety gear such as vests & gloves
• That warm fuzzy feeling that comes from helping a good cause

The events run rain or shine, so volunteers are advised to dress for the weather.

If you would like to volunteer at a Hard to Recycle Collection, please contact [email protected].

Our organization partners with local companies to ensure responsible and proper disposal of all materials collected at our events.

Event Sponsors:

• Allegheny County Health Department
• Colcom Foundation
• Frazer Township
• Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills
• LANXESS
• PA American Water

Our partners include:

• Allegheny County Parks
• Appliance Warehouse
• eLoop, LLC
• Liberty Tire
• Next Tier Connect @ Pittsburgh East
• 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA

Q: Do you take TVs?  If so, what is the cost?

A:  Yes, we take televisions of all sizes.  Our fees are $30 for televisions. For rear projection or console TVs, the fee is $40. To see our complete list of fees, click on the Acceptable Material & Associated Fees tab on this page.

Q: What forms of payment do you accept at these events?

A.  We accept all forms of payment: cash, check, credit and debit cards.

Q: Is there anyone on site to help me unload?

A:  Yes. The event is a drive-through event, participants are asked to stay in the vehicle at all times. We work alongside volunteers on site to unload materials from all participant vehicles.

Q: Do you unload vehicles past 1 pm?

A: The line shuts at 1 pm, and everyone who is in line by 1 pm will have their materials unloaded.

If you have questions regarding Hard to Recycle Collections, please call 412.488.7490 x 1.