Waste, electronics collection scheduled

From staff reports

Venango County will sponsor a collection for both household hazardous waste and electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, in the rear parking lot of the Cranberry Mall.

All attendees must pre-register with collection vendor Environmental Coordination and Services prior to the day of the event, which can be done at

ECSR.net or by calling (866) 815-0016.

There is cost associated with disposal:

– 87 cents per pound for household hazardous waste (paints, chemicals, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, etc.)

– 45 cents per pound for TV’s and monitors.

– 52 cents per pound for small freon containing devices.

– 25 cents per pound for all other electronics (laptops, printers, microwaves, cellphones, stereos, etc.).

The event is open to Venango County residents and businesses. Due to COVID-19, attendees are instructed to follow state protocols.