PRC is partnering with the Allegheny County Health Department, Appliance Warehouse and e Loop LLC to bring you the 2008 Hard to Recycle Events.
Saturday, May 31st
Allegheny County Health Department Offices
(39th and Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville)
10am – 2pm
Saturday, July 26th
Mall at Robinson
10am – 2pm
Saturday, September 20th
North Park
10am – 2pm
MATERIALS ACCEPTED INCLUDE:
ITEMS |
FEE |
| Freon and Non Freon Appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, washers, dryers, etc.) |
$5 per appliance |
| Tires (Only accepting those without rims) |
$2 per tire |
E- Waste
Desktop and Laptop Computers
Monitors
Combination of PC, Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse
Mixed Wire/Cable/Mice/Keyboards
Printers/Scanners/Fax/UPS
VHS / DVD / Stereos / Phones
|
$5
$8
$12
$1
$5
$2
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| Cell Phones |
Free of Charge |
| Ink and Toner Cartridges |
Free of Charge |
Televisions
TV under 19"
TV 20" - 29"
TV 30" - 39"
TV 40" or greater in size |
$15
$25
$35
$50 |
Call 412.488.7490 ext. 236 for more information the events!
PRC is also looking for volunteers to staff the events – if you are interested in volunteering at any of the three locations call 412.488.7490 ext. 236 or email saraha@ccicenter.org.
2007 was a great year for the "Hard to Recycle" Events
274 Appliances
96 Cell Phones
411 Tires
95 Ink Cartridges
50 Computers
65 Computer Monitors
38 Printers and Scanner
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2007 “Hard to Recycle” Collection Events A Success
Over 200 people participated in the May 12th and July 14th collection events. At these events PRC collected over 250 tires, 100 appliances, and 80 cell phones.
PRC would like to thank the 2007 Sponsors and Partners: Verizon Wireless, Whole Foods Market, Appliance Warehouse, City of Pittsburgh,Construction Junction and Costco
If you have questions on how to recycle electronics, latex paint or other hard to recycle items, contact
PRC at (412) 488-7490.
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BACKGROUND ON COLLECTION EVENTS
Since 2002, PRC has been actively involved in hosting one-day collecti
on events for items that are difficult to recycle or dispose. PRC has conducted collections for appliances, tires, latex paint, electronics, propane tanks, used furniture and other materials.
The concept for the collections grew from the need to address residents' concerns about where to dispose of particular items. The collections provide individuals a responsible disposal outlet and offer an alternative to simply discarding material in a landfill. All materials collected at PRC events are recycled, refurbished, or responsibly disposed.
Photo at right: Volunteers at PRC's collection smile pretty while stacking cans of latex paint at the September event.
Click here to see photos from PRC's collection events.
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