Pennsylvania Resources Council will host it’s final collection of the season for items that aren’t suitable for curbside recycling
On Saturday, October 1st, the event will take place at Settlers Cabin Park Wave Pool, Allegheny County from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For a fee, individuals can drop off televisions and computer monitors, printers, fluorescent tubes, small Freon appliances and tires (with and without rims).
At no cost, individuals can drop off cell/home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.), expanded polystyrene packaging material, microwave ovens, video game consoles/DVD players and glass bottles, jugs and jars.
“It’s important to divert electronics and other hard-to-recycle materials from landfills since many contain toxic elements that can harm the environment, while others contain valuable materials that can be recycled,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman.
This will mark the 20th season PRC is getting rid of hard to recycle materials and have facilitated over 3 million pounds of e-wast since 2003.
All participants must register in advance by visiting www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or by calling 412-488-7490×1.