Blair Co. Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Altoona

To help reduce the amount of hazardous waste in our homes, waste stream and our water supply, the Intermunicipal Relations Committee (IRC) will hold its annual Blair County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Friday, July 23, from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jaffa Shrine.

Please note the location change from prior years.

Pre-registration is required. Please go to http://www.ircenvironment.org for more information. There is no charge to register. Tickets are not required to enter the event, so please save a tree and don’t worry about printing them.

There will be a base charge of $15 per car trunk-load with an additional charge of $0.50/lb. for all paints, payable at the event via cash or check only.

ONLY the following items will be accepted:

• Fluorescent bulbs and tubes

• Mercury containing items (such as smoke detectors/thermostats)

• Lead acid batteries

• Automotive fluids (used motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters & etc.)

• Pesticides and fertilizers

• Flammables and corrosives (such as paint thinner and drain cleaner)

• Spray Paint and other aerosol cans

• Latex and oil-based paints *All paints have a $0.50/lb. charge

No medication, alkaline batteries, electronics, or tires accepted.

We ask that all in attendance please follow these guidelines:

• Stay in your vehicle at all times

• Place materials to be recycled in trunk or truck bed

This year’s event will feature food trucks on Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24.

On Friday, Doug’s Dawgs and Fred’s Flatbreads will be available, and Doug’s Dawgs and The Rotating Chef will serve on Saturday.

Volunteers are needed on both days of the collection. For more information please call (814) 942-7472 or email education@ircenvironment.org.