The PA Resources Council will host its next Household Chemical Collection Event in Allegheny County on August 15 to provide Pennsylvania residents with an opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of common chemicals such as cleaners, paints, stains and varnishes, batteries, motor oil and pesticides.
Pre-registration is required for this event. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Boyce Park Ski Lodge parking lot.
“This year PRC has introduced new procedures including advance registration and a new fee structure to reduce the number of interactions occurring between event participants and staff to promote safety during the current COVID-19 outbreak,” according to Sarah Alessio Shea, PRC Collection Events Manager.
A $20 fee will cover the cost of disposing up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of aerosol cans, automotive fluids, chemistry sets, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, mercury thermometers, paint products, pesticides/garden chemicals, photo chemicals and pool chemicals.
Oversized loads will be subject to additional charges at the discretion of on-site staff. Participants will also pay $12 per fire extinguisher and $15 per pound of liquid mercury.
“New safety measures enable PRC to offer a nearly contactless event,” said Shea. “All PRC staff members in attendance adhere to the most current safety protocols issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local health authorities, which includes the wearing of face masks.”
Participants at collection events must adhere to the following guidelines: 1) register online in advance 2) place all items in car truck or truck bed 3) wear a mask when speaking with on-site personnel 4) remain in vehicle at all times 5) bring exact change or check payable to PRC 6) visit PRC’s website for updates before attending the event.
At this event, PRC will incorporate safety measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic including a new fee structure and an advance registration system required by the PA Department of Environmental Protection.
The 2020 PRC Household Chemical Collection Campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Allegheny County Parks Department, Beaver County Commissioners, Cambria County Solid Waste Authority, Washington County, Colcom Foundation, LANXESS, NOVA Chemicals, PA Department of Environmental Protection, UPMC, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Washington Wild Things, Washington County Family Entertainment and NewsRadio 1020 KDKA.
Other Dates
PRC will also be hosting Household Chemical Collection events on--
-- September 19: Allegheny County
-- October 10: Beaver County
-- October 31: Allegheny County
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