Household chemical collections set
Throughout the spring, summer and fall, the Pennsylvania Resources Council will hold collection events in Allegheny, Beaver and Washington counties to so residents can properly dispose of household chemical products known as household hazardous waste.
These include cleaners, paints, stains and varnishes, batteries, motor oil, pesticides and other products containing potentially hazardous chemicals.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds of these products.
The first PRC drive-through household chemical collection of 2015 will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2 at the North Park Swimming Pool parking lot in Allegheny County. The cost to safely dispose of materials at all collections will be $3 per gallon, cash only.
The complete schedule of 2015 PRC household chemical collection events includes:
• July 18 – Washington County (Washington Mall)
• Aug. 15 – Allegheny County (Boyce Park)
• Sept. 12 – Allegheny County (South Park)
• Oct. 10 – Beaver County (Bradys Run Park)
A certified contractor processes the hazardous wastes for proper disposal, and materials may be recycled, incinerated or safely buried in special landfills. For information and a complete list of items accepted visit www.prc.org or call 412-488-7452.