“It’s important to divert these materials from landfills since many contain toxic elements that can leach into our waterways or introduce dangerous toxic chemicals into our environment,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. “Register now to attend one or more collections in April, May and June. Later in the spring PRC will release its schedule of collections taking place July through October, rounding out a robust 2025 schedule.”
Participants must register in advance on PRC’s Collection Events webpage or by calling 412-488-7490.
Schedule Of Events
All events take place 9 :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.--
-- Allegheny County: Saturday, May 3 – North Park, McCandless
-- Butler County: Saturday, April 12 - Karns City Jr/Sr High School, Karns City (Also collecting tires at this event)
-- Cambria County: Saturday, June 7 – Central Cambria High School, Ebensburg
-- Fayette County: Saturday, June 14 – Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Uniontown
Visit PRC’s Collection Events webpage to view the entire 2025 schedule.
Registration for events taking place during the second half of the season will open this summer.
A $20 fee will cover the cost of disposing every 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.
Loads exceeding 10 gallons/50 pounds will be subject to additional fees at the discretion of on-site staff.
All are drive-thru events. Participants should place items in their car trunks or truck beds and stay in their vehicles while contractors unload the materials.
PRC accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds or more of cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and other products containing potentially hazardous components.
While these products are safe to use if proper precautions are taken, problems generally arise via improper use or disposal.
The 2025 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, HF Sinclair, Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania American Water, Sonneborn, LLC, UPMC, Central Cambria School District, Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center and Karns City Area School District.
For more information about collections, visit PRC’s Collection Events webpage or call PRC at 412-488-7490.
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[Posted: April 9, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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