Household chemical collection event scheduled for Cambria County
Cambria County to host household hazardous waste cleanup day
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Pennsylvania Resources Council in partnership with the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority will host a one-day household chemical collection event in Cambria County to provide Pennsylvania residents with an opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of common chemicals such as cleaners, paints, batteries, e-cigarettes/vapes, motor oil and pesticides.
The collection day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Central Cambria High School, 204 Schoolhouse Road, Ebensburg.
A $20 fee will cover the cost of disposing every 10 gallons/50 pounds of aerosol cans, automotive fluids, chemistry sets, electronic cigarettes/vapes, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, mercury thermometers, paint products, pesticides/garden chemicals, photo chemicals and pool chemicals.
Loads exceeding 10 gallons/50 pounds will be subject to additional fees at discretion of on-site staff. Participants will also pay $12 per fire extinguisher and $15 per pound of liquid mercury.
All participants must register in advance by visiting www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or by calling 412-488-7490.
When preparing to attend this event, participants should pack all materials in their car trunks or truck beds and then stay in their vehicles while the contractor unloads the materials. The certified contractor will process the hazardous wastes for proper disposal.
For event information, including a complete list of items accepted, visit www.prc.org or call PRC at 412-488-7490.