• These events are restricted to household quantities of Household Chemicals. If you have materials generated by a business or other commercial source please contact the PRC for assistance.
• Please visit PRC's events calendar for a complete list of the Household Chemical Collection events.
• For events outside of Western Pennsylvania please contact your County Recycling Coordinator.

PRC ACCEPTS the following items or materials at its Household Chemical Collection Events:
PRC accepts nearly every chemical product found in the bathroom, kitchen, basement, garage, garden shed, or workshop. These include: aerosol cans, automotive fluids (e.g., motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, kerosene, brake fluid), batteries, chemistry sets, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) (Bulbs only - fluorescent tubes will not be accepted), gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners (ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners, oven cleaners), mercury thermometers/mercury, paint products (latex, oil based, alkyd based, arts/crafts chemicals, rust preservatives, creosote, water sealers, paint thinners, furniture strippers), pesticides/garden (rodent killers, insecticides, weed killers, mothballs, fertilizer), photo chemicals, pool chemicals, smoke detectors, small camping propane tanks. Please note that these items in leaky containers cannot be accepted! Any type of commercial type waste will also NOT be accepted.

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.
If you have questions about specific products, please call the PRC (412) 488-7490.

HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL COLLECTIONS:
Please Note: All Household Chemical Collection events are held on Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, rain or shine. Participant fee: $20 fee up to 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle assessed on all participants.

VOLUNTEER AT AN EVENT:
Roll up your sleeves and join us as an individual or group! Volunteer benefits include breakfast snacks, pizza lunch, free materials disposal and more. LEARN MORE & SIGN UP

2024 Events
All events run from 9am to 1pm

CLICK HERE for the most up-to-date list of PRC collections events, hours, fees, and list of acceptable materials.

MAY 4 – North Park, Allegheny County - Register Here

JUNE 8 – Concurrent Technologies Corp. ETF Facility, Johnstown, Cambria County - Register Here

JUNE 15 – Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Fayette County - Register Here

JUNE 22 – Wild Things Park, Washington County - Register Here

AUGUST 17 – Boyce Park, Allegheny County - Register Here

SEPTEMBER 7 – South Park, Allegheny County - Register Here

SEPTEMBER 21 – Fayette County Recycling Center, Fayette County - Register Here

OCTOBER 12 - Bradys Run Recycling Center, Beaver County - Register Here

Disclaimer: All event dates and/or locations are subject to change; check back frequently or CLICK HERE for the most up-to-date list of PRC collections events, hours, fees, and list of acceptable materials.

PRC realizes that their program schedule will not meet everyone's needs. They strive to make events accessible to the greatest number of people in the region they serve. If you are unable to attend, for whatever reason, please consider approaching a friend, neighbor, or relative for assistance.

CLICK HERE for PRC's Household Chemicals Page

Pennsylvania Resources Council
What Is Household Chemical Waste

Household Chemical Waste generally falls into six categories:

• Cleaning Products: aerosols, bathroom cleaners, drain cleaners, chlorine bleach, solvents, spot removers, toilet cleaners, oven cleaners, rug and floor cleaners, furniture polish.
• Auto Maintenance: car waxes, starting fluids, solvent cleaners, antifreeze, repair products, batteries, brake fluid, motor oil, and gasoline.
• Home Environment and Improvement Supplies: oil based stains and paints, caulking, varnish, paint thinners, chemical strippers, fire extinguishers, flea collars and sprays, insect repellents, insecticides, kerosene, lighter fluid, lye, mothballs, and pool chemicals.
• Hobby Products: glues, paints, stains, finishes, contact cement, and photographic chemicals.
• Personal Care and Pharmaceuticals: nail polish and remover, hair color, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and mercury thermometers.
• Lawn and Garden Care: weed and pest killers, herbicides, fungicides, and other lawn chemicals.

PRC DOES NOT ACCEPT the following items or materials at its Household Chemical Collection Events:
Ammunition, appliances, bulk waste, commercial and industrial waste, compressed gas cylinders (including propane tanks but small camping propane tanks are accetable), explosives, flares, fluorescent tubes, leaking containers, medical waste (including needles and sharps), prescription or non-prescription drugs, PCBs and dioxins, radioactive materials, tires.