Residents can mark their 2024 calendars now for dates to drop off a wide variety of materials, ranging from computers and tires to household chemicals and smoke detectors, at upcoming collection events in Western Pennsylvania sponsored by the Pennsylvania Resources Council and its partners.

“PRC provides residents with numerous options for the recycling and safe management of a wide variety of materials not accepted in curbside pickup, including TVs, tires and household chemicals,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman in a news release. “It’s important to manage these materials the right way because many contain toxic elements that can leach into our waterways or introduce dangerous toxins into our environment, while others contain valuable recyclable materials.”

All are drive-thru events. Participants should place items in their car trunks or truck beds and stay in their vehicles while contractors unload the materials, according to the news release. PRC accepts cash, checks, credit and debit cards as payments.

“We encourage residents to join PRC as we work together to protect the environment by responsibly stewarding tons of materials throughout 2024,” Spielman said. “Register to attend one or more collections and consider expanding your involvement this year by volunteering at a PRC event and contributing to our mission.”

For detailed event information and registration links, visit www.prc.org/collectionevents. A guide follows with the dates set so far:

Household chemical collections

These launch on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at North Park, Allegheny County.

Individuals can drop off automotive fluids, household cleaners, pesticides, paints and other household chemicals. A $20 fee covers disposal of up to 10 gallons or 50 pounds of material per vehicle. Loads exceeding 10 gallons or 50 pounds will be subject to additional fees at the discretion of on-site staff.

The 2024 household chemical collection — with all events taking place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — schedule:

• May 4 – North Park, swimming pool parking lot, McCandless, Allegheny County.
• June 8 – Concurrent Technologies Corp. ETF Facility, Johnstown, Cambria County.
• June 15 – Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, North Union Township, Fayette County.
• June 22 – Wild Things Park, North Franklin Township, Washington County.
• Aug. 17 – Boyce Park, Plum, Allegheny County.
• Sept. 7 – South Park, wave pool parking lot, Bethel Park, Allegheny County
• Sept. 21 – Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, North Union Township, Fayette County
• Oct. 12 – Bradys Run Park Recycling Center, Brighton, Beaver County

Participants must register in advance at www.prc.org/collectionevents or by calling 412-488-7490. 

The 2024 PRC household chemical collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Allegheny County Parks Department, Cambria County Solid Waste Authority, Fayette County Commissioners, Fayette County Conservation District, Washington County Planning Commission, Colcom Foundation, LANXESS, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania American Water, UPMC, Concurrent Technologies Corp., Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Washington Wild Things, Washington County Family Entertainment, and 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA, according to the news release.

Hard-to-recycle collections

These begin on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Karns City High School, Butler County.

For a $5 participant fee, individuals can drop off unlimited phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.), expanded polystyrene packaging material, microwave ovens, and video game consoles and DVD players.

For an additional fee, individuals can drop off televisions and computer monitors, printers, fluorescent tubes, small Freon appliances and tires (with and without rims).

2024 hard-to-recycle collection schedule, with all events running from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.:

• April 20 – Karns City High School, Fairview Township, Butler County.
• May 11 – Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer, Allegheny County.
• July 27 – Leetsdale Industrial Park, Leetsdale, Allegheny County.
• Sept. 28 – Settlers Cabin Park, wave pool, Robinson, Allegheny County. 
• Oct. 5 – Next Tier Connect @ Pittsburgh East in Monroeville, Allegheny County.

Participants must register in advance at www.prc.org/collectionevents or by calling 412-488-7490. 

The 2024 PRC hard-to-recycle collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department, Allegheny County Parks Department, Buncher Co., Colcom Foundation, Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, HF Sinclair, Karns City Area School District, LANXESS, Next Tier Connect @ Pittsburgh East, Pennsylvania American Water, Quaker Valley Council of Governments, Shults Ford Harmarville, and 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA, according to the news release.

Weekday e-waste collections in Allegheny County

The 2024 schedule and locations are to be announced later, according to the news release, but the charges for this year have been announced.

For a $5 participant fee, individuals can drop off unlimited phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.) and video game consoles or DVD players.

 For an additional fee as listed here, individuals can drop off:

• All computer monitors (flat screen and CRT) – $20 each.
• Televisions – $35 each.
• Console or Rear Projection TVs – $45 each.
• Printers – $5 each.

Participants will also have to register in advance at www.prc.org/collectionevents or by calling 412-488-7480. This 2024 PRC weekday e-waste collection campaign is sponsored by Allegheny County Health Department and Allegheny County Parks Department, according to the news release.