PA Resources Council To Hold Household Chemical Collection Events In Cambria, Fayette, Washington Counties In June

The Pennsylvania Resources Council will host three household chemical collections in western Pennsylvania to enable area residents to conveniently dispose of materials such as cleaners, paints, batteries, automotive fluids, e-cigarettes/ vapes and pesticides. 

“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.

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

-- Cambria County: June 7 - Central Cambria High School, Ebensburg

-- Fayette County: June 14 - Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Uniontown

-- Washington County: June 28 - Washington Crown Center, Washington

Participants must register in advance at PRC’s Collection Events webpage or by calling 412-488-7490.

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.

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.

According to the U.S. EPA, 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.

Sponsors

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, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, HF Sinclair, Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania American Water, Sonneborn LLC, Central Cambria School District, Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Karns City Area School District, 90.5 WESA and 91.3 WYEP.

For more information about PRC collections, visit PRC’s Collection Events webpage or call PRC at 412-488-7490.

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.

Related Articles This Week:

-- Centre County Residents Safely Dispose Of 39,700 Pounds Of Hazardous Waste, Recycled 4,020 Pounds Of Tires At Annual Collection Events [PaEN]

NewsClip:

-- Scranton Times: City Pride Volunteer Projects To Beautify Scranton

[Posted: May 14, 2025]  PA Environment Digest