Household Chemical Collection Event in Allegheny County at Boyce Park

PRC’s Household Chemical Collection events require pre-event registration. This allows us to control the flow of traffic, which ensures an efficient and safe experience for the public, our staff, and recycling partners. Each attendee only needs one ticket.

PROCEDURES & FEE STRUCTURE

• $20 fee for up to 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle*

• We accept payment via cash, card, or check

• You MUST place all items in car trunk or truck bed

• Remain in your vehicle at all times

While registration for this event is free, there is a $20 fee per vehicle load of 10 gallons/50 lbs.

*Oversized loads will be subject to additional charges at the discretion of on-site staff.

*ADDITIONAL FEES: $12 per fire extinguisher; $15 per pound of liquid mercury

Please arrive on site 5-10 minutes prior to your registered time slot. All participants with a registered time slot are guaranteed the opportunity to turn over their materials. We will process those who are late when an open spot becomes available.

ACCEPTED MATERIALS

The $20 fee covers disposal of up to 10 gallons/50 lbs of the following materials:

• Aerosol cans
• Automotive fluids (e.g., motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, kerosene, brake fluid)
• Batteries & Camp fuel/small propane bottles
• Chemistry sets & Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs: bulbs only- we do not accept fluorescent tubes)
• E-Cigarettes
• Gasoline and kerosene
• Household cleaners (ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners, oven cleaners)
• Mercury thermometers
• Paint products (latex, oil based, alkyd based, arts/crafts chemicals, rust preservatives, creosote, water sealers, paint thinners, furniture strippers)
• Pesticides/garden (rodent killers, insecticides, W**d killers, mothballs, fertilizer)
• Photo & Pool chemicals & Smoke Detectors

Please note that we cannot accept any of these items in leaky containers.

Tip: To avoid spills and damage to your vehicle, never put leaky containers into your car. If possible, transfer materials to a new container. Preserve the label and place in a zippered plastic bag to keep with replacement container. If you can’t transfer the material, you can isolate the leaky item by placing it in a zippered plastic bag, plastic bucket, etc.

Materials NOT Accepted

• Ammunition
• Appliances
• Commercial and industrial waste
• Compressed gas cylinders (large grill/medical)
• Explosives
• Flares
• Fluorescent tubes
• Leaking containers
• Medical waste (including needles and sharps)
• Prescription or non-prescription drugs
• PCBs and dioxins
• Radioactive materials
• Tires

Disclaimer: PRC takes pictures at every event to document and promote our work. By registering for this event participants acknowledge awareness of that policy. If you insist on NOT being photographed, please ask to speak with staff and we will work to meet your request.

Host or Publisher Pennsylvania Resources Council