PITTSBURGH (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) Have household chemicals you aren't using? The Pennsylvania Resources Council may be able to help.
PRC is partnering with the Allegheny County Health Department to host a household chemical collection event.
The collection event is in place to provide residents the opportunity to properly and safely dispose of common chemicals such as cleaners, paints, stains, varnishes, batteries, motor oil, and pesticides.
The PRC household chemical collection is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The collection will be located at the South Park Wave Pool parking lot.
"It's important to divert household chemicals from landfills since many contain toxic elements that can leach into our waterways or introduce dangerous toxic materials into our environment," according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. "This year marks PRC's 20th season of hosting household chemical collection events, and we're proud to report that we've facilitated the safe management of six million pounds of household chemicals collected at more than one hundred events."
Anyone hoping to dispose of chemicals at the event will pay a $20 fee that will cover up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of cans, fluids, or other items.
Anyone exceeding the limit may be subject to additional fees.
