Household chemical collection to be held
A collection event on Saturday at the Washington County Fairgrounds will provide residents with an opportunity to safely and cost-effectively dispose of common household chemicals.
Throughout the spring, summer and fall, the Pennsylvania Resources Council is organizing six events to collect household chemical products known as “household hazardous waste” such as cleaners, paints, stains and varnishes, batteries, motor oil, pesticides and other products containing potentially hazardous chemicals. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds of these products.
The next household chemical collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St., Washington.
The cost to safely dispose of materials at all collections is $3 a gallon, cash only. A certified contractor processes the hazardous wastes collected for proper disposal. Materials may be recycled, incinerated or safely buried in special landfills.
For information – and a complete list of items accepted – visit www.prc.org or call PRC at 412-488-7452 or call the Washington County Planning Commission at 724-228-6811.