PITTSBURGH (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) The Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC) is announcing its continuation of a Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program that provides a free recycling service which 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, ensuring that glass deposited into the bin meets the highest standards and can be fully recycled.
PRC Traveling Glass Recycling Bin weeklong engagements in July 2023:
July 8-13 @ HARTWOOD ACRES (Allegheny County)
Amphitheater Overflow Lot
4100 Middle Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
hosted by Allegheny County
July 15-20 @ LAWRENCE COUNTY
Lawrence County Government Center, intersection of Court and Walnut Streets
430 Court St, New Castle, PA 16101
hosted by Lawrence County and Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department
July 22-27 @ MERCER COUNTY
Elks Lodge
28 6th Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125
hosted by Mercer County, Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department and Greenville Elks #145
"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 Coordinator 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."
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.
