What Allegheny County itself runs: 3 landfills, sites and programs covering 12 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Pennsylvania Resources Council Hard to Recycle collections (southwestern PA)
Pennsylvania Resources Council runs drive-through Hard to Recycle collections each year, mostly in Allegheny County (2026: Harmar, McKeesport, Boyce Park, Settlers Cabin, Leetsdale and Pittsburgh, plus Karns City in Butler County). Per-item fees: TVs $35 ($45 projection/console), monitors $20, printers and microwaves $5, car tires $6 ($14 on rim); a $5 per-car fee covers unlimited computers, batteries and small electronics. Register at prc.org or call 412-488-7490.
Pennsylvania Resources Council Household Chemical Collections (southwestern PA)
Pennsylvania Resources Council holds drive-through household chemical collections each year, sponsored by counties and DEP (2026: North Park in McCandless, Boyce Park, South Park, plus events in Cambria, Fayette, Washington and Beaver counties). Registration is required. The fee is $20 for every 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle. Dry latex paint can go in household trash instead.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh ReStore donations (free pickup)
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh’s ReStore (7402 Church St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218, in the Swissvale Shopping Center) takes donations of working appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers and furniture such as couches. Free pickup is available for large approved items, or drop them off 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday. No TVs, mattresses or box springs.
PRC’s 2026 Hard to Recycle collections were held across Allegheny County (and one in Butler County), with more to be announced. Checked October 26, 2026.
Televisions are $35 each (flat screen or CRT), $45 for projection/console TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Microwaves are $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
Car tires are $6 each without rim, $14 with rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
A $5 fee per car covers unlimited disposal of batteries, computer equipment (towers, laptops, mice, keyboards, tablets) and other small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
Computer monitors are $20 each and printers $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
Computer monitors are $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
The City refers residents to PRC’s Hard To Recycle program for electronics, Freon appliances, styrofoam and tires; details and registration at prc.org/collectionevents or 412-488-7490. Checked October 26, 2026.
The City refers residents to PRC’s Household Chemical Collection program for paint, pesticides, cleaners and other chemicals. Checked October 26, 2026.
Registration required; a $20 fee for every 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle is charged to all participants. Checked October 26, 2026.
Paint products are accepted: latex, oil based, alkyd based, arts/crafts chemicals, rust preservatives, water sealers, thinners and strippers. Checked October 26, 2026.
2026 Household Chemical Collection events included Allegheny County (North Park, Boyce Park, South Park), Cambria, Fayette, Washington and Beaver counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
Latex paint can go in household trash once dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
Free pick-up is available for donations of appliances, furniture and other large approved items, disassembled and ready outside the home or in a garage. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted appliances: refrigerators, freezers, ranges, washers, dryers. Furniture: couches, dining sets, dressers, bookshelves, end tables. Checked October 26, 2026.
ReStore does not accept televisions, mattresses and box springs, or items that are not in working order or have stains, tears or major damage. Checked October 26, 2026.
Drop-off at ReStore, 7402 Church St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218, 9am–3:30pm Tuesday–Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
Items not in working order, with missing hardware or broken parts, or with stained or torn fabric are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.