(Story and photos by Beaver County Radio News/Program Director Frank Sparks)

October 8, 2021- 9:43 AM
(Brighton Township, Pa.) The Pennsylvania Resources Council will be holding a “Household Chemical Collection” this Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Brady’s Run Park Recycling Facility in Brady’s Run Park, Brighton Township.
Beaver County Radio spoke with Josh Schuneman who is the Recycling Operations  Specialist for the PRC about Saturday’s event: (press play)

Josh said the event will be concentrating on household chemicals and highlighted some of the things that won’t be accepted at this event: (press play)

The event is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Brady’s Run Recycling Center and Josh said as long as you are in line by 1:00 PM they will accept your items.
Beaver County Radio asked if there is a cost associated with the event: (press play)

They are also accepting Fire Extinguishers at $12.00 each and Mercury which is $15.00 a pound. The PRC also accepts all forms of payment including cash, check, or credit card.
Schuneman did say that you do need to pre-register: (press play)

Josh highlighted how you can register: (press play)

The PRC does want you to leave everything in the original package so they know exactly what it is and also to place the items in your trunk or back of your vehicle. When you arrive they are asking you to stay in your car because they are trying to be as safe as possible.
If you would like more information or to pre-register you can go to :
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/household-chemical-collection-event-in-beaver-county-at-bradys-run-park-tickets-143399356335