Due to a change in where items can be recycled, the church will no longer be collecting most items. Exceptions can be made if you have difficulty doing it yourself. If assistance is required, please contact Pam Howe.
See below for outside resources and the items they accept. Also, check out RecycleThisPGH.com. This site is a wealth of information on where to recycle various items.
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Recycling Links:
| Recycling Items | OrganizationLink |
| Batteries- All kinds | Staples, Frick Environmental Center |
| Technology (e.g. Computers, cables, cameras, fax machines, phones, tablets & much more) | Staples– some items eligible for store credit. (Visit their site for details and lists of what they accept.) |
| Writing Tools- Pens, markers, mechanical pencils | Staples |
| Plastics 1-7 (no need to separate); Bring in paper bags or boxes | Michael’s Brothers |
| Metal lids, foil, pie tins, Christmas tree light strings (put in a separate bag) | Can bring to the church the week before a collection. Will be announced. |
| Plastic bags, newspaper sleeves, clear shrink wrap, produce bags, bubble wrap (with bubbles popped) | Giant Eagle; Target |
| Hard polystyrene foam (often needs to be broken down into smaller pieces) | Appliance Warehouse (in back of building, look for bin) |
| Old clothing, fabric scraps, old shoes | Pitt’s Textile Recycling Program 2 public drop off bins are located in the parking lots of Ohara Student Union and 7500 Thomas Blvd (near Construction Junction) |
| Craft supplies (office supplies)- a huge list. Some examples: hand tools, keys, jewelry, musical instruments, negatives, ribbon, scarves, wall paper | Center for Creative Reuse (please visit their site for a full list and their requirements) |
| CFL’s, lead batteries, rechargeable batteries, and plastic pots | Home Depot |
Pennsylvania Resource Council:
Did you know that there are many options in and around the city to recycle products which are generally not recyclable by local municipalities during curbside pickup? For instance, check out PRC.org to turn in household hazardous waste in almost monthly events throughout the area.
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL COLLECTIONS (Pennsylvania Resources Council)
Individuals can drop off automotive fluids, household cleaners, pesticides, paints and other household chemicals for a cost of $3/gallon (a few exceptions apply), cash only. New in 2018: Collections will accept smoke detectors for a fee of $3/each.
HARD-TO-RECYCLE COLLECTIONS (Pennsylvania Resources Council)
Individuals can drop off “e-waste” such as computers, cell phones, printer/toner cartridges, CFLs and expandable polystyrene packaging material at no cost.
For a fee, individuals can drop off alkaline batteries, televisions, computer monitors, fluorescent tubes, small Freon appliances and tires.
TerraCycle:
For items that were collected by Terra Cycle, please check Terra Cycle website. A box will have to be purchased. If there is enough interest, a group of people may purchase one box together.
We will not be doing a general collection at the church.
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