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Drug Take-Back Program to Continue

Monday, 23 January 2012 15:08 | Last Updated on Monday, 23 January 2012 15:32 | Written by John Frederick | PDF | Print | E-mail

drug-take-backThe Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.

Americans that participated in the DEA’s third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 29, 2011, turned in more than 377,086 pounds (188.5 tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,327 take-back sites that were available in all 50 states and U.S. territories. When the results of the three prior Take Back Days are combined, the DEA, and its state, local, and tribal law-enforcement and community partners have removed 995,185 pounds (498.5 tons) of medication from circulation in the past 13 months.  Please check back in March to locate collection sites near you. Local police departments should register with DEA to participate.

Energy Efficiency Workshops

Saturday, 21 January 2012 15:42 | Last Updated on Monday, 23 January 2012 15:45 | Written by John Frederick | PDF | Print | E-mail

Penelec and three other Pennsylvania power companies have teamed with Pennsylvania’s Local Development Districts to host several energy efficiency workshops.  The Altoona event is Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST at the Ramada Inn, 1 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA.  You can register here. The events are free and will include a series of presentations, vendor exhibits, free breakfast and giveaways to help you save money and start the year efficiently.  Learn about:

  • Changes to incentive and rebate programs for commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects.
  • Resources offered by your Local Development District, including:
    • Technical assistance
    • Training workshops
    • Energy assessments
    • Utility bill analysis
    • Bulk purchase consortium
  • New laws concerning lighting taking effect in 2012.
  • Meet your local Trade Allies who can walk you through the rebate process.

Visit www.energysavePA.com, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (c/o SAIC) 866-554-4430 for more or to check out other workshop sites.

Need a Bin? Stop In.

Last Updated on Thursday, 11 August 2011 11:39 | Written by John Frederick | PDF | Print | E-mail

If you still need a recycling bin, you can pick them up at any of the IRC  office, the municipal  buildings or highway yards. Our residential bin distribution event the end of October was a rousing success but some residents missed the event.

  • The IRC Office (100 Chief Logan Circle just off 26th Street and Pleasant Valley Boulevard)
  • The Altoona Highway Yard (5010 Sixth Avenue at Commerce Park)
  • The Hollidaysburg Municipal Building (401 Blair Street)
  • The Tyrone Highway Yard (1500 Lincoln Avenue)

Residents should ideally have a bin with a lid for paper recycling and an open bin for bottles and cans. If you have an old damaged bin or a county bin (that says "Blair County Recycles")and wish to trade it in for a bin that can take a lid, please bring in the bin for a trade-in.  Very large households may qualify for a 25 gallon round container.

Bin Options

Lids are limited to one per household for paper recycling.  Wheel kits are available for purchase at the IRC office to all residents for $2.00 while supplies last. If you have questions please call 942-7472 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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