Upper St. Clair To Hold Household Hazarous Materials Collection

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA - Have any hazardous materials around the house that you'd like to dispose of? You're in luck. The township will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the municipal building.

Accepted Materials:

• Mercury containing devices (i.e. Thermometers).

• All batteries.

• Light bulbs-neon-infrared-fluorescent.

• Oil-based or latex paints.
• Flammable liquids.

• Deck stains.

• Fertilizers.

• Pool chemicals.

• Gasoline.

• Antifreeze.

• Putties, glues and adhesives.

• Wood, metal and finishing products.

• Water sealers.

• Household cleaning agents.

• Propane tanks.

The disposal rates:

• $1.45 per pound for household hazardous waste.

• $0.63 per pound for small Freon containing devices.

• $1.37 per pound for universal waste (bulbs and batteries)

• $6.70 per pound for mercury containing devices.

• $8.00 each for propane tanks.

To keep traffic flowing and minimize wait times, please schedule an appointment.

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