FEES APPLY FOR DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL (PAID AT THE EVENT)
ACCEPTING BOTH CHEMICALS AND TIRES
PRC's Household Chemical & Tire Collection comes to Karns City High School, in partnership with HF Sinclair's Sonneborn plant in Petrolia, provides area residents the opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of many materials that can not be disposed of in curbside pick-up.
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION TO PARTICIPATE. Holding registration allows us to control the flow of traffic, which ensures an efficient and safe experience for the public, our staff, and recycling partners. Each attendee only needs one ticket. Please arrive on site 5-10 minutes prior to your registered time slot. All participants with a registered time slot are guaranteed the opportunity to turn over their materials. We will process those who are late when an open spot becomes available.
FEE STRUCTURE & Procedures
- CHEMICALS: $20 fee for every 10 gallons/50 lbs of material
- TIRES: $5 per tire without rim, $12 per tire with rim
- We accept payment via cash, card, or check
- You MUST place all items in car trunk or truck bed
- Remain in your vehicle at all times
*ADDITIONAL FEES: $12 per fire extinguisher; $15 per pound of liquid Mercury
*Tire fees listed are specifically for car and pickup truck tires; larger tires are subject to larger fees (contact info@prc.org)
*Oversized loads will be subject to additional charges at the discretion of on-site staff.
ACCEPTED MATERIALS LIST
- Aerosol cans
- Automotive fluids (e.g., motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, kerosene, brake fluid)
- Batteries
- Camp fuel/small propane bottles
- Chemistry sets
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs: bulbs only- we do not accept fluorescent tubes)
- E-Cigarettes
- Gasoline and kerosene
- Household cleaners (ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners, oven cleaners)
- Mercury thermometers
- Paint products (latex, oil based, alkyd based, arts/crafts chemicals, rust preservatives, creosote, water sealers, paint thinners, furniture strippers)
- Pesticides/garden (rodent killers, insecticides, weed killers, mothballs, fertilizer)
- Photo & Pool chemicals & Smoke Detectors
- TIRES - see details below
TIRES are accepted at this event at $5 per tire without rims and $12 for tires with rims. These prices are for car and pickup truck tires. Larger tires will have a larger fee. There is no limit to the number or size of tires you can dispose of, but if you plan on disposing more than 12 tires or larger than 22", please email info@prc.org.
Please note that we cannot accept any of these items in leaky containers.
Tip: To avoid spills and damage to your vehicle, never put leaky containers into your car. If possible, transfer materials to a new container. Preserve the label and place in a zippered plastic bag to keep with replacement container. If you can’t transfer the material, you can isolate the leaky item by placing it in a zippered plastic bag, plastic bucket, etc.
Materials NOT Accepted
- Ammunition
- Any Materials in Leaking or Unlabled Containers
- Appliances
- Commercial and industrial waste
- Compressed gas cylinders (large grill/medical)
- Explosives
- Flares
- Fluorescent tubes
- Medical waste (including needles and sharps)
- Prescription or non-prescription drugs
- PCBs and dioxins
- Radioactive materials
Disclaimer: PRC takes pictures at every event to document and promote our work. By registering for this event participants acknowledge awareness of that policy. If you insist on NOT being photographed, please ask to speak with staff and we will work to meet your request.
