Collection event to incorporate advance registration and new fee structure

The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) will host a household chemical collection event in Beaver County on Saturday, October 10, to provide Pennsylvania residents with an opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of common chemicals such as cleaners, paints, stains and varnishes, batteries, motor oil and pesticides.

The next PRC household chemical collection will take place on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Bradys Run Park Recycling Center. 

At this event, PRC will incorporate safety measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic including a new fee structure and an advance registration system required by the PA Department of Environmental Protection.

“This year PRC has introduced new procedures including advance registration and a new fee structure to reduce the number of interactions occurring between event participants and staff to promote safety during the current COVID-19 outbreak,” according to Sarah Alessio Shea, PRC Collection Events Manager.

A $20 fee will cover the cost of disposing up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of aerosol cans, automotive fluids, chemistry sets, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, mercury thermometers, paint products, pesticides/garden chemicals, photo chemicals and pool chemicals.  Oversized loads will be subject to a fee of $20 per additional 10 gallons/50 pounds at the discretion of on-site staff.  Participants will also pay $12 per fire extinguisher and $15 per pound of liquid mercury.

“New safety measures enable PRC to offer a nearly contactless event,” said Shea.  “All PRC staff members in attendance adhere to the most current safety protocols issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local health authorities, which includes the wearing of face masks.”

Participants at collection events must adhere to the following guidelines: 1) register online in advance 2) place all items in car truck or truck bed 3) wear a mask when speaking with on-site personnel 4) remain in vehicle at all times 5) bring exact change or check payable to PRC 6) visit PRC’s website for updates before attending the event.

Participants must register in advance at www.prc.org/HHWregistration.

For information concerning PRC’s complete 2020 schedule of collection events, visit www.prc.org or call 412-488-7452 or 724-770-2064.

Safely dispose of common household chemicals at Beaver County’s hazardous materials collection at the Brady’s Run Park Recycling Center on October 10 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Advance registration for the event is required.

Acceptable items include aerosol cans, automotive fluids, batteries, chemistry sets, compact fluorescent bulbs, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, mercury, paint products, pesticides and herbicides, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, and smoke detectors.

Additional details, fees, and items not accepted are available at www.prc.org or by calling (724) 770-2064.

Pittsburgh, PA – Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens invites couples to a very special virtual date night of cooking along with Café Phipps’ own Chef Amy Reed. Friday, Sept. 25 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., each couple will get the opportunity to connect and create a delicious meal together as Phipps’ highly-skilled Chef Amy demonstrates all of the techniques and tricks participants need to whip up a four-course gourmet meal from the comfort of their own home. This dinner includes an easy to make appetizer, a fresh seasonal salad, a delicious seafood entree and a smooth chocolate fondue for dessert.

Participants can upgrade their packages to receive extra goodies from Phipps! The packages include:

Date Night – Class Only | $50 per couple
Receive a detailed shopping list, an exclusive recipe created by Chef Amy Reed and a Zoom meeting link to learn tips and tricks and cook along with our chef.

Date Night – Grocery Pick Up and Class | $100 per couple
Sit back and relax as we do the shopping for you! Phipps staff will source the freshest local ingredients for your meal, including a delicious drink mixture to add to any alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage. Come to Phipps for a contact-less pickup of your groceries brought to you in a Phipps tote bag. Plus, receive Phipps wine glasses.

Date Night – Full Package | $150 per couple
Our full package includes the groceries you will need for class, drink mix, tote bag and wine glasses, plus a little love from Phipps. The full package will include a locally-made growing candle, three sustainable dishcloths and bees wrap for your food storage needs (a Phipps gift shop favorite).
For more information on Virtual Date Night or to register for this event, visit phipps.conservatory.org/VirtualDateNight

CENTER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a telephone town hall meeting for residents of the 15^th Legislative District on Thursday, Sept. 3, beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m. The program will consist of an update on state-related issues and a question-and-answer session.

Residents with landlines who wish to participate should remain on the line until the meeting begins when they receive the call on Thursday afternoon.

“COVID-19 has impacted everyone, whether it’s the fear a parent has for his or her child not being able to play sports or the business owner who faces losing a business because of the virus,” Kail said. “My goal is to be a resource for everyone, and this call is a great opportunity to learn more about what’s being done legislatively, as well as the resources that are available.”

Residents who only have cell phones are invited to visit RepKail.com/broadnetsignup to sign up to be included on the call. As the Federal Communications Commission prohibits calls to cell phones without the owners’ consent, residents will not receive a call on their cell phones without taking this step.

By opting in, residents will be included on future telephone town hall meetings, but no more than three annually. The information will never be sold, and residents can manage their subscription at any time.

Residents who wish to call in may dial 877-229-8493 and use the ID code 118727.

There is also an option to join the call via webstreaming at https://video.teleforumonline.com/video/streaming.php?client=18727, which will allow listeners to submit questions via a chat feature.

For more information about Kail and his legislative priorities, please visit RepKail.com or Facebook.com/RepKail.