STATE COLLEGE — More than 73,000 pounds of hazardous material and enough fluorescent tubes to span 4.5 miles were collected during the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event held at the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority recently.
A total of 904 vehicles brought hazardous chemicals to the annual free drop-off event. Residents from all 35 of the county’s municipalities participated. Some people traveled in from surrounding counties.
Comments from residents were extremely positive and they appreciated the quick and friendly service. They also valued staff standing out in the rain to greet them and were grateful for the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous items from their homes.
“The constant rain didn’t keep residents from attending our yearly event. Residents thanked us throughout the weekend for offering such a helpful service,” said Joanne Shafer, CCRRA deputy executive director and recycling coordinator. “We are happy to continue to offer this event as a means for proper disposal or recycling of harmful products.”
The event was sponsored by Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. MXI of Langhorne was the contractor.
Those who may have missed this collection should look for information early in 2024. CCRRA will hold another Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in the spring of 2024.
