Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

E-Waste

Registration is required

Register for E-Waste events with our vendor Pennsylvania Resources Council!

Registration is free, but material disposal is charged at a cost of $0.35 per pound.

When: Weekly March 2024 through October 2024 / Tuesdays 2 – 6 p.m. & Thursdays 3 – 7 p.m.

WhenWeekly November 2024 through February 2025 / Tuesdays 2 – 5 p.m. & Thursdays 3 – 6 p.m.

No collection on November 26, 28, December 24, 26, 31, & January 2

Accepted Materials 

  • All Computer Monitors (flat screen & CRT)
  • Televisions (all types, including console)
  • Printers
  • Home Phones & Cell Phones
  • Mice & Keyboards
  • Servers, Routers & Modems
  • DVD Players, VCRs & Stereos
  • Copiers & Scanners
  • Video Game Consoles
  • Electronic Cables
  • Freon Appliances including air conditioners and dehumidifiers
  • VHS, DVDs, Cassette tapes
  • Batteries including alkaline, nicad, and lead acid
  • CPU (towers) & Laptops* accepted at no cost*

If you have questions about any materials listed above, or not listed above, please email recyclepgh@prc.org or call 412-489-9299.

Procedures:

  • Please arrive on site at your allotted time.
  • Place materials to be recycled in trunk or truck bed if able
  • Payment is accepted via cash, check, debit, or credit card

Why must I recycle my Electronic Waste?

Due to the passing of the Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA) in 2010 it banned televisions, computers, and other electronic devices from being placed at the curb and sent to landfill. The Pennsylvania state law was imposed by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Covered Devices Recycling Act (CDRA)

For more information about CDRA Pa Act 108 or for a more comprehensive list of recyclers, please visit the Department of Environmental Protection’s CDRA Program Page.


Household Hazardous Waste

Registration is required

Register for HHW events with our vendor Pennsylvania Resources Council!

Registration is free, but material disposal is charged at a cost per pound.

WHENSaturdays 8 am – 1 pm:

  • November 9 (Last One Of The Year!)

Accepted Materials

  • Paints, antifreeeze, used oil, other fuels  ($0.25/lb)
  • Pesticides, poisons, household cleaers, asbestos, acids, aerosols, oxidizers ($1.25/lb)
  • Flammable and reactive solids ($2.95/lb)
  • Small propane tanks (<20 lbs $4 each, >20 lbs $14 each)
  • Mercury containing devices ($35.00/lb)

If you have questions about any materials listed above, or not listed above, please email recyclepgh@prc.org or call 412-489-9299.

Procedures:

  • Please arrive on site at your allotted time.
  • Place materials to be recycled in trunk or truck bed if able
  • Payment is accepted via cash, check, debit, or credit card

Statewide Household Hazardous Waste Information

Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) are those waste produced in our households that are hazardous in nature, but are not regulated as hazardous waste, under federal and state laws. Click here to learn more.  

Do not place the following items out with your normal trash or recycling for curbside pick-up:

  • TVs
  • Monitors
  • Printers
  • CFL Lightbulbs
  • All Peripherals - Keyboards, Mice, External Drives and anything plugged into a computer
  • Household Hazardous materials such as propane tanks, liquid paint, pesticides, corrosives, aerosols, oil or antifreeze.
  • For additional Electronic and Household Waste and Recycling Resources.

 

For additional Electronic and Household Waste and Recycling Resources