What were the results of the Heinz Field household hazardous waste day?
I arrived there at about 10:30 and it appeared from the line of vehicles that they were providing a much-needed service. While I was waiting in the queue of vehicles, I got to converse with one of the workers. He indicated that people were lined up at 8 a.m., waiting for the 9 a.m. start. It would be interesting to hear what the actual volume was. George Baran McCANDLESS A: March 31 was a wet and busy day, George. The final count was about 1,400 cars dropping off about 230,000 pounds of household hazardous waste. Dave Mazza, regional director of Pennsylvania Resources Council, said they got fewer people carrying more waste than expected. In the end, volunteers collected 100,000 pounds of latex paint, 80,000 pounds of oil-based paint and 14, 55-gallon drums of paint thinner. Lots of motor oil, antifreeze and pesticides will be safely disposed of as well. “We are planning a number of other collections this year,” said Mazza. “Westmoreland County is planning one on Sept. 20 at the fairgro
