Household Chemicals Collection

Since 2003, Pennsylvania Resources Council has hosted Household Chemicals Collection events in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The program is made possible by the support of many partners and volunteers. The events have directly resulted in the safe management of six million pounds of household chemicals!

Pre-registration is required. These collection events are restricted to household quantities of household chemicals. Items can be dropped off from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; all vehicles in line at 1:00 pm will have their materials unloaded. If you have questions, regarding Household Chemicals Collections, please call 412-488-7490.

Check lists below for acceptable items to bring

2026 Household Chemicals Collection Schedule

When	Where
May 2, 2026 9:00 am to 1:00 pm	North Park Swimming Pool Parking Lot 9901 South Ridge Drive Allison Park, PA 15044 Google Directions
August 15, 2026 9:00 am to 1:00 pm	Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge Parking Lot 901 Centerview Road Plum, PA 15239 Google Directions
September 19, 2026 9:00 am to 1:00 pm	South Park Wave Pool Parking Lot Corrigan Drive & 100 Acres Drive Bethel Park, PA 15102 Google Directions

What to Bring

Accepted Items to Recycle

Aerosol cans
Automotive fluids (e.g., motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, kerosene, brake fluid)
Batteries
Camp fuel/small propane bottles
Chemistry sets
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs: bulbs only- we do not accept fluorescent tubes)
Electronic cigarettes
Gasoline and kerosene
Household cleaners (ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners, oven cleaners)
Mercury thermometers
Paint products (latex, oil based, alkyd based, arts/crafts chemicals, rust preservatives, creosote, water sealers, paint thinners, furniture strippers)
Pesticides/garden (rodent killers, insecticides, weed killers, mothballs, fertilizer)
Photo chemicals
Pool chemicals
Smoke Detectors

Not Accepted Items

Ammunition
Appliances
Commercial and industrial waste
Compressed gas cylinders (large grill/medical)
Explosives
Flares
Fluorescent tubes
Medical waste (including needles and sharps)
Prescription or non-prescription drugs
PCBs and dioxins
Radioactive materials
Tires
Anything in leaky containers

Event Details

Rules and Fees

Rules

Pre-registration is required
All forms of payment are accepted; cash is preferred
All items MUST be placed in car trunk or truck bed
Remain in your vehicle at all times while a contractor unloads materials

Fees

$20 fee for every 10 gal. or 50 lbs. per vehicle
$12 per fire extinguisher
$15 per pound of liquid mercury
Oversized loads - fee to be determined at the discretion of on-site staff

Event Partners

Department of Sustainability
Allegheny County Parks
PA Resources Council (PRC)
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If you have questions regarding Household Chemicals Collections, please call 412-488-7490.