Hazardous waste collection event to take place in Clearfield County

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority will be hosting a drive-thru household hazardous waste collection event for residents.

The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (5615 Park Street). Residents will be able to recycle various household waste, but you must pre-register for the event. You can register here or call 412-567-6566 to schedule an appointment.

Here are items that will be accepted:

• Televisions
• Computers and laptops
• Printers, copiers and scanners
• Keyboards and mice
• Speakers
• Cell phones
• Stereos/CD players
• VCR/DVD players
• Video game consoles
• AC units and dehumidifiers
• Gasoline, kerosene, diesel and motor oil
• Antifreeze, insecticides, pesticides and weed killer
• Oil based paints, latex paint, thinners and solvents
• Degreasers
• Pool chemicals
• Oven cleaner, drain cleaner, toilet cleaner, tile cleaner and bleach
• Aerosis, fluorescent lights and batteries

Here’s what it costs to recycle those items (credit card payments only):

• $0.55/lb. freon containing devices
• $0.45/lb. non-video display electronics
• $0.65/lb. televisions and monitors
• $0.75/lb. waste paint & stains
• $0.85/lb. universal wastes (bulbs, batteries etc.)
• $1.10/lb. household hazardous waste
• $15 each – propane cylinders (all sizes)

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Attendees are also being reminded to not bring the following items as they will not be accepted.

• Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers
• Ammunition and explosive materials
• Compressed gas cylinders and tires
• Pharmaceuticals, medical waste and syringes
• Elemental mercury and mercury containing devices
• PCB contaminated items
• Containers over 5 gallons

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