Pennsylvania Resources Council in partnership with the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority will host a one-day household chemical collection event in Ebensburg to provide 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 event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Central Cambia High School, Ebensburg.

All participants must register in advance by visiting www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or by calling 412-488-7490.

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.

Those participating 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.

According to the U.S. EPA, an average home can easily accumulate 100 pounds or more of cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and other chemical products.

For event information — including a complete list of items accepted — visit www.prc.org or call PRC at 412-488-7490.