These events enable residents to conveniently dispose of materials such as cleaners, paints, batteries, automotive fluids, e-cigarettes/vapes and pesticides.
The events will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.--
-- Saturday, August 16 – Boyce Park, Boyce Park Ski Lodge parking lot, Plum
-- Saturday, September 6 – South Park, South Park Wave Pool parking lot, Bethel Park
“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.
Participants must register in advance online 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.
PRC accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards.
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.
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.
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, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania American Water, Sonneborn, LLC, Central Cambria School District, Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Karns City Area School District, The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, 90.5 WESA and 91.3 WYEP.
For more information about 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.
Resource Link:
-- PA Resources Council To Hold Aug. 1, Aug. 23 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events In Allegheny County [PaEN
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[Posted: July 8, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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