The first household chemical collection is being held at PPG Paints Arena in April.
According to Pennsylvania Resources Council officials, this is an opportunity to safely dispose household cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and other products containing potentially hazardous components.
"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.
A $20 fee will cover the cost of disposing up to 10 gallons, or 50 pounds, of aerosol can, automotive fluids, chemistry sets, e-cigarettes, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, mercury thermometers, paint products, pesticides/garden chemicals, photo chemicals and pool chemicals.
"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."
The PPG Paints Arena parking lots will house the chemical drop-off. It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 16th.
