PA Resources Council Hosts Household Chemical Collections In Cambria, Fayette, Washington Counties

In June, Pennsylvania Resources Council will host household chemical collection events in Cambria, Fayette and Washington counties to enable area residents to conveniently dispose of materials such as cleaners, paints, batteries, automotive fluids, pesticides and e-cigarettes/vapes.  

The events will be held on these Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.--

-- Cambria County - June 8: Concurrent Technologies Corp. ETF Facility, Johnstown;

-- Fayette County - June 15: Recycling Convenience Center, Uniontown

-- Washington County - June 22: 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.

Registration Required

All participants must register in advance online 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.

More Upcoming Events

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.

For event information – including a complete list of items accepted – visit the PRC Collection Events webpage or call PRC at 412-488-7490.

Sponsors

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, 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.

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates, follow PRC on Twitter or Like them on Facebook.  Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar.  Click Here to support their work.

PRC is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization founded in 1939.  PRC has worked to protect resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns, watershed and other initiatives. 

[Posted: May 28, 2024]  PA Environment Digest