Hard-to-recycle collection events scheduled in North Hills

North Hills residents who have hard-to-recycle items piling up can unload them at a series of events scheduled this summer.

Organizations such as the Pennsylvania Resource Council were forced to cancel spring collection events to slow the coronavirus pandemic.

New guidelines for the collection events will require patrons to place items in their trunk or truck bed, wear a mask at all times, remain in their vehicles and, if possible, pay by credit or debit card.

At La Roche University on July 25, PRC is planning a hard-to-recycle event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no cost to recycle telephones, computer towers and peripheral equipment, microwaves, stereos, VCRs and DVD players, cable boxes, polystyrene packing material and glass.

A fee is charged to recycle TVs and computer monitors, fluorescent tubes, printers, small appliances containing Freon and vehicle tires with or without rims.

Batteries, CFL light bulbs and media such as VHS tapes, DVDs and cassettes will not be accepted.

Registration is required. More information about the cost to recycle items and a form to sign up is available online or by calling 412-488-7490 ext. 3.

At the Marshall Township Public Works Building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 15, Environmental Coordination Services and Recycling Inc. will collect household hazardous waste such as paint, cleaning products, automotive chemicals and pesticides.

TVs, computer equipment, batteries, fluorescent tubes, cell phones, small appliances and mini-refrigerators also will be collected.

Prohibited items include large appliances; explosives and ammunition, pharmaceuticals, medical waste, tires, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.

Registration is required to attend the event. Register by calling 866-815-0016.

Marshall Township is covering the cost of recycling items for residents. The fees charged for non-residents are linked to the registration page.

The public works building is located at 465 Knob Road.