Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Resources Council 2024 collections will accept e-waste, tires, small Freon appliances, household chemicals and more – Pittsburgh Union Progress
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.
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MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Thousands of people gathered to watch one of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive make several stops in Pennsylvania.
Union Pacific’s “Big Boy” No. 4014 made stops in Lebanon, Lewistown, Pittston, Rockville, among other locations.
CBS 21 Meteorologist and Chief Drone Pilot Ed Russo captured video during its stops in central Pennsylvania.
MORE | Big Boy steam locomotive draws massive crowd in Lebanon
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Here’s how to see Big Boy, the world’s largest steam locomotive, in western Pennsylvania
The historic Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is rolling through western Pennsylvania on Saturday, ending with a stop in Leetsdale.
Called the “Elvis Presley” of steam locomotives, the legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 has been crossing the country to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. It celebrated the Fourth of July in Philadelphia, and now it’s coming back through the Pittsburgh area before making its way back home west.
Where will Big Boy stop in Western Pennsylvania?
Big Boy will stop in Leetsdale on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. Before then, it will roll through multiple other communities.
According to both Union Pacific and train experts KDKA consulted with, the tentative Saturday, July 11, schedule is as follows:
- 9 a.m. – Leaves Altoona
- 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. – Stop at Horseshoe Curve National Historic Site
- 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. – Stop in Cresson, Pennsylvania
- About 1:30 p.m. – Roll through Derry, Pennsylvania
- About 1:35 p.m. – Roll through Bradenville, Pennsylvania
- About 1:45 p.m. – Roll through Latrobe, Pennsylvania
- About 2:15 p.m. – Roll through Greensburg, Pennsylvania
- About 2:35 p.m. – Roll through Jeannette, Pennsylvania
- Time TBD – Roll through South Side Flats/Station Square along the Monongahela River. Big Boy will cross the Ohio River on the bridge over Brunot Island.
- 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. – Stop in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania. From the Borough of Leetsdale: the viewing location for Big Boy will be at Ferry Street Railroad Crossing near the Subway.
Other times and locations for roll-throughs have not been determined yet.
And while Union Pacific wants everyone to come out and see the Big Boy, they want everyone to be safe. They’re reminding people to stay 25 feet off the tracks and never cross or put anything on the tracks, especially when the Big Boy is rolling through.
What is Big Boy No. 4014?
Built in 1941 to haul massive military and freight loads over the Wasatch Mountains during World War II, the Big Boy was one of just 25 locomotives ever built.
“It is just an astounding piece of machinery,” Ian Luconti from Friendship, Pennsylvania, said while seeing Big Boy in Altoona. “I don’t know how somebody could wake up one day and say, ‘I’m going to build a steam engine.’ I just wanted to come and see it. It’s historic, there’s only a couple of them in the world that I know of.”
Today, only eight others survive on display across the country. But after a years-long restoration led by engineer Ed Dickens and his crew, Big Boy No. 4014 is the only one still under steam and operating on America’s rails.
“It brings people together,” Dickens said. “It brings communities together, it brings everyone together, and it’s brought our companies together in a way that is necessary to do this and it is a lot to pull off.”
And just how big is the Big Boy? It carries about 25,000 gallons of water, weighs roughly 1.2 million pounds, and stretches 133 feet from end to end — nearly 60 feet longer than a typical diesel locomotive, making it the largest operating steam locomotive in the world.
As part of America’s 250th anniversary, Big Boy No. 4014 has been on a coast-to-coast tour, crossing the Mississippi River and into the Ohio Valley for the first time since it was built in New York in 1941. Thousands of people gathered to watch it in Erie County when it came to Pennsylvania for the first time.
“I think I can speak for all of us: it’s a trip of a lifetime,” said Dickens. “And we are people that are accustomed to seeing large crowds turning out for the Big Boy. The crowds turning out for this locomotive are in the millions. And it’s just mile after mile of this heartwarming emotion that is just beautiful to see.”
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Man arrested over alleged antisemitic threats to Gov. Josh Shapiro | The Jerusalem Post
Richard John Franklin, 65, had reportedly visited the district office to seek assistance with paying outstanding taxes.
While being helped by a staff member, he began using antisemitic slurs directed at Governor Shapiro and threatened to commit arson at the governor’s mansion, police stated.
After making these threats, state troopers from the Political Violence Threat Unit met with Franklin at his home later that day, where he provided inconsistent accounts of the incident at the district office, CBS News reported.
According to the police report, Franklin admitted to using an antisemitic slur and claimed that his statements about burning the governor’s mansion were ‘sympathetic’ and ‘positive in nature’ because the Governor and his family had previously survived an arson attack.
Franklin was taken into custody and charged with terrorist threats, ethnic intimidation, harassment, and disorderly conduct.
He was taken to Pennsylvania’s Delaware County Prison after he was unable to post $100,000 bail, and scheduled for a preliminary hearing next week, according to CBS News.
Shapiro and his family had previously survived an arson attack last year while celebrating Passover.
Their residence was set on fire overnight, prompting the family’s evacuation.
This previous attack was reportedly motivated by Shapiro’s perceived stance on Palestine.
The attacker, Cody Balmer, called 911 shortly after the incident occurred early on a Sunday morning, identifying himself and telling the operators that Shapiro needed to know he “will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,” according to the police search warrant.
Reuters and the Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.
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