Blair County Announces Safe Disposal Event for Household Hazardous Waste

Blair County residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous materials during a special collection event scheduled for Saturday, July 18.

The 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jaffa Shrine. The event is designed to help residents properly handle and discard potentially harmful substances that should not be thrown away with regular trash.

A base fee of $25 per vehicle will be charged, along with an additional cost of $0.50 per pound for paint. Payment must be made at the event using cash or check.

Pre-registration is required but free. Additional details and registration information are available online.

Accepted items include:

• Fluorescent bulbs and tubes

• Automotive fluids such as used motor oil and antifreeze

• Pesticides and fertilizers

• Flammable and corrosive products like paint thinner and drain cleaner

• Aerosol cans

• Latex, oil-based, and spray paints (subject to additional per-pound fee)
  
  

For safety reasons, participants must remain in their vehicles at all times. All materials should be placed in the trunk or truck bed for easy collection by event staff.

For more information, residents can call 814-942-7472 or email Education@IRCEnviornment.org.