PITTSBURGH (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) "Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program" provides a free recycling service that rotates through a variety of locations in western Pennsylvania. This innovative program provides residents with a higher quality glass recycling option than typical curbside programs. By conducting this program, the PRC ensures that the recycled glass that is collected into the bins meets the highest standards, and ultimately, can be fully recycled. This initiative continues an earth-friendly trend of sustainable and green endorsed programs the PRC has introduced within the last month.
PRC Traveling Glass Recycling Bin weeklong engagements in May 2023:
May 13-18 @ SOUTH FAYETTE MUNICIPAL BUILDING (Allegheny County)
515 Millers Run Rd, South Fayette, PA 15064
hosted by South Fayette Township
May 20-25 @ ROUND HILL PARK (Allegheny County)
Main parking lot near the duck pond
651 Round Hill Rd, Elizabeth, PA 15037
hosted by Allegheny County
"The bin visits various locations on a weekly basis from Saturday through Thursday, typically from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.," according to PRC Glass Program Simon Joseph. "A bottle, jar or jug dropped in the bin today could be recycled and back on a store shelf in less than 30 days."
Regarding the pick-ups, according to the PRC, "Individuals can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors (no color sorting required). Containers should be empty and rinsed, with lids and labels still on. Bags and boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site."
In 2022, the PRC's glass recycling program was responsible for nearly two million pounds of glass items like bottles, jars, and jugs that were recycled by western Pennsylvania.
