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A Blair County household hazardous waste collection will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Jaffa Shrine Center.
Pre-registration is required and can be made at www.ircenvironment.org. There is no cost to register, and tickets are not required to enter the event, so participants do not need to print out the form.
There will be a base charge of $20 per vehicle with an additional charge of 50 cents per pound for all paints. Payment is by cash or check only.
Items that will be accepted include:
– Fluorescent bulbs and tubes.
– Automotive fluids (used motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters, etc.).
– Pesticides and fertilizers.
– Flammables and corrosives (such as paint thinner and drain cleaner).
– Aerosol cans.
– Latex, oil-based and spray paints -- paints have the additional 50 cents a pound charge.
No medications, batteries, electronics, smoke detectors, thermostats, explosives, ammunition or tires will be accepted.
Participants should stay in their vehicle at all times due to health and safety regulations. Items to be dropped off at the site should be placed in the trunk or truck bed.
Volunteers are needed for the collection. For more information. Call 814-942-7472 or email education@ircenvironment.org.