Household Hazardous Waste Collection Results

Approximately 38,300 pounds of hazardous material and nearly a mile and a half of fluorescent tubes were collected during the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event held at the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority this weekend. Close to 750 vehicles brought hazardous chemicals to the annual free drop off event.

This year’s event was a little different than usual as pre-registration was required. Attendees also were asked to wear a mask, keep their windows closed and stay in their vehicles to maintain a safe event for all. We received many thumbs up and happy waves as cars left the facility after dropping off their material.

“We were surprised at the amount of people that turned out since we had just held an event in November. The beautiful spring weather kept people’s spirits high in spite of the gale force winds we experienced on Friday. An immature red-tailed hawk hung about and soared overhead as if showing his appreciation for environmental stewardship.” said Joanne Shafer, the Authority’s Deputy Executive Director/Recycling Coordinator.

Ferguson Township thanks the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for sponsoring this event. Thank you to all our Ferguson Township residents who came out to dispose of their hazardous waste properly.

If you missed this collection, look for information next year. The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority will be holding another Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on April 29 & 30, 2022.