The average American generates 4.6 pounds of trash PER DAY – but most Americans only recycle 1.5 lbs of such waste.
At this events, individuals can drop off televisions, e-waste, cell phones, printer/toner cartridges, compact fluorescent bulbs, alkaline batteries and tires without rims for recycling. FEES APPLY TO SOME ITEMS! Visit www.zerowastepgh.org for list or call Sarah at 412-488-7490 ext. 236.
There is a new focus on not just recycling but also reuse at this year’s events. PRC is partnering once again with Global Links which will enable area residents to drop off medical equipment and supplies – such as crutches, canes, and walkers – at PRC collection events at no cost and Construction Junction will be present at every event collecting usable building material (for more details visit www.constructionjunction.org for reuse and www.globallinks.org for medical supply acceptable list.
Added by mazza.donna on April 13, 2011
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FEES APPLY TO SOME ITEMS: new this year: there will be a fee for batteries / televisions and computer monitors will be accepted at no charge. Call Sarah at 412-488-7452 ext. 236 for list of fees or visit www.zerowastepgh.org/ Residential/ Hard to Recycle Collections for more information.