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PA Resources Council Responsibly Managed 3.3 Million Pounds Of Electronics Waste Over 20 Years Of Hard-To-Recycle Collections

PA Environment Daily

Since 2003, PRC has provided responsible and convenient disposal for items that are not eligible for curbside recycling, such as e-waste, tires, Freon-containing appliances and more,” says PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. Read more here. PRC is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization founded in 1939.

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outdated solid waste management plan brings controversy to Dalton

BCM Environmental Land Law

Conservation Law Foundation ( CLF ) argues that the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has not updated their solid waste management plan since 2003 although laws require updates every six years to keep up with the evolution of practices, technology, and alternatives to land-filling.

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PA Resources Council Hosts Household Chemical Collection Event In Beaver County Oct. 14

PA Environment Daily

This PRC household chemical collection held in partnership with the Beaver County Department of Sustainability and Waste Management will take place on Saturday, October 14, from 9:00 a.m. – The certified contractor will process the hazardous wastes for proper disposal. at the Bradys Run Park Recycling Center. FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

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Climate Change Threatens Already Poor Air Quality in California’s Central Valley

Union of Concerned Scientists

For years, state and local air quality districts have implemented polices and regulations aimed at curbing these different sources of pollution, like working to phase out burning as a method of disposing of agricultural waste, incentivizing transitions to gas-powered heat, and creating regulations to limit vehicle pollution.

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PA Resources Council Hosts Aug. 19 Household Chemical Collection Event In Boyce Park, Allegheny County

PA Environment Daily

PRC provides residents with numerous options for recycling materials not accepted in curbside pickup, and since 2003 we’ve facilitated the safe management of more than six million pounds of household chemicals,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. The certified contractor will process the hazardous wastes for proper disposal.

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PA Resources Council, Partners To Host May 20 Household Chemical Collection Event In Cambria County; 5 More Events Set For Western PA

PA Environment Daily

Since launching household chemical collection events in 2003, PRC and its many partners have facilitated the safe management of 6.5 The certified contractor will process the hazardous wastes for proper disposal. million pounds of household chemicals collected at more than 100 events.” FM and AM 1020 KDKA.

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PA Resources Council Collects 383,175 Pounds Of Household Chemicals In 20th Season

PA Environment Daily

million pounds of chemical products dropped off by 60,000+ households since the program launched in 2003. “A We are proud of our 20 years of hard work protecting the environment from hazardous waste – safeguarding habitats and communities. The 20-year effort has resulted in the responsible management of 6.5 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.