Recycling in McCandless, PA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• PA DEP: Electronics Recycling (Covered Device Recycling Act) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • The Covered Device Recycling Act (Act 108 of 2010) requires manufacturers to provide recycling programs for desktop and laptop computers, computer monitors, computer peripherals and televisions sold to consumers in Pennsylvania. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEP says CDRA collection sites may be used by small businesses employing fewer than 50 employees; businesses with 50+ employees and public entities (schools, local government offices, religious organizations) are not covered and must make their own arrangements. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses with 50 or more employees and public entities are not covered under the CDRA and must make their own recycling arrangements. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Covered Device Recycling Act, Act 108 of 2010 (P.L. 1083) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania General Assembly
  • Act 108 Section 504: no manufacturer or retailer may charge a consumer a fee or cost for collecting, transporting or recycling a covered device, unless a financial incentive of equal or greater value (such as a coupon or rebate) is provided. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Act 108 defines a consumer as an occupant of a dwelling unit who used the covered device mainly for personal or small business use; a small business is independently owned, employs 50 or fewer people and would otherwise lack access to electronics recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Covered Device Recycling Act Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, Sept. 30, 2011) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • Manufacturers must run ongoing recycling programs offering no-cost covered device collection to consumers, including home-based businesses; "no cost" means no fee unless a coupon or rebate of equal or greater value is given. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection locations that are not retailers and are not affiliated with a manufacturer recycling program may charge fees for covered devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Any collection location, even a retailer or manufacturer-affiliated one, may charge to recycle devices that are not covered devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not covered: TVs with screens under four inches; telephones of any type including mobile phones; typewriters, workstations, servers, calculators, PDAs, GPS units, MP3 players and similar devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Devices contained in an appliance, and motor vehicle components, are excluded from the CDRA. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Covered Device Recycling Act (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • A covered computer device is a desktop or notebook computer, computer monitor or peripheral marketed and intended for consumer use. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered televisions include direct view or projection TVs with a viewable screen of four inches or larger (CRT, plasma, LCD, DLP, LED and similar), marketed for consumer personal use. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A peripheral is a keyboard, printer or other device sold exclusively for external use with a computer that provides input to or output from it. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Electronics (Recycling and Disposal) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP points residents to its CDRA collection sites list (PDF), its HHW Collection Programs page for one-day electronics events, its curbside collection programs page, and the toll-free Recycling Hotline 1-800-346-4242. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: 2026 CDRA Collection Sites (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP's 2026 CDRA Collection Sites list (by county, with addresses) tells consumers to contact a location first to see which electronics it accepts. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Electronics Recycling Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP's electronics collection programs list warns that not all locations accept all items such as TVs, most municipal programs have residency requirements, and some have registration requirements or nominal fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Recycling in Pennsylvania (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP's Recycling in Pennsylvania page describes the CDRA as covering desktop and laptop computers, tablets, televisions and more. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
• Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania General Assembly
  • Act 101 Section 1510(c): anyone selling lead acid batteries at retail must accept used lead acid batteries from customers at the point of transfer, at least equal in number to those purchased, in exchange for new batteries purchased. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retailers must post a notice stating that state law requires them to accept used motor vehicle or other lead acid batteries for recycling in exchange for new batteries purchased. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste brochure 2520-PA-DEP2315 (PDF, rev. 2022) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP: take spent lead acid batteries back to where you bought them; state law requires dealers to accept old batteries when you buy new ones. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Pennsylvania Resources Council: Hard to Recycle Collection Events (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Resources Council
  • 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.
• City of Pittsburgh: Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
  • 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.
• Pennsylvania Resources Council: Household Chemical Collection Events (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Resources Council
  • 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.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh ReStore: Donate (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh
  • 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.
• Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania: Donation Home Pickup (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
  • Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania offers free donation pickup in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pickup accepts clothing and shoes, household items, books and media, and furniture; it cannot accept mattresses or hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pickup is available in qualifying service areas only; eligibility depends on address and service availability. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania: Acceptable Donated Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
  • Goodwill accepts small furniture; large furniture, mattresses and box springs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of McCandless: Overflow / Bulk Pickup (opens in new tab) · Town of McCandless
  • Starting January 1, 2025, residents can put one bulk item at the curb for weekly pickup at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents must schedule bulk items in advance; additional items are scheduled and paid through WM’s online hub. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of McCandless: Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste (opens in new tab) · Town of McCandless
  • A large appliance like a refrigerator used to cost $15; now one such item a week incurs no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Getting rid of a couch used to cost $10; now one such item a week incurs no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of McCandless: At Your Door HHW and E-Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · Town of McCandless
  • Accepted outside the kit: microwave ovens, vehicle batteries (up to 4), televisions (one at a time), one computer system, and electronics with circuit boards up to 25 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Inside the collection kit: paint products (latex, oil-based, thinners, spray paint, stain), household cleaners, garden chemicals and miscellaneous items such as batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The service is available year round, and the cost is included in the regular trash bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Schedule through the WM At Your Door website or 1-800-449-7587 (Mon–Fri 8 am–8 pm); a kit is mailed before the collection date. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Miscellaneous household items such as batteries and hobby glue go in the kit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics with circuit boards up to 25 pounds (CD-ROM, VCRs, cell phones, DVD/CD/tape players, cords) are accepted outside the kit. Checked October 26, 2026.

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