Electronic and Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Program
E-Waste - Registration is required
Register with our vendor Pennsylvania Resources Council here!
Registration is free, but material disposal is charged at a cost of $0.35 per pound.
WHEN: Each Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Thursdays 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Note: PRC will not be holding e-waste collections on March 14th, May 23rd, or July 4th.
WHERE: 3001 Railroad St, Pittsburgh PA 15201
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 with our vendor Pennsylvania Resources Council here!
Registration is free, but material disposal is charged at a cost per pound.
WHERE: City of Pittsburgh Environmental Services, 3001 Railroad Street, Pgh., PA 15201
WHEN: Saturdays 8 am – 1 pm:
- November 9 (Last One Of The Year!)
WHERE: Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pgh., PA, 15217
WHEN: Friday 9am - 1pm:
- July 12
Click on this link for registration!
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.
