Electrics
Light Bulbs, Electrical Ballasts, and Alkaline Batteries
There are recycling fees for acceptance of all individual light bulbs, ballasts, and alkaline batteries. No broken or coated bulbs, no leaking ballasts, and no rechargeable batteries of any kind.
When you bring any items for recycling, you must come into the store to pay the fee at the front register first. Bring smaller items that can be accepted at the register with you. With larger items or quantities, after you are provided your fee receipt, you will be asked to reverse your vehicle to the “Donate Here” doors to drop your item(s) off. Donation receiving staff will ask to see your receipt before handling any recycling items.
What We Accept
Recycling services are available during our regular business hours.
Light Bulbs
Fee: $1 per bulb
Fluorescent tubes 8 feet long or less, “U” or circle lamps, incandescent light bulbs (includes halogen bulbs), high Intensity Discharge bulbs, including high pressure sodium and mercury halide and mercury vapor CFL bulbs.
Alkaline Batteries
Fee: $0.25 per battery
We only accept standard alkaline batteries. No rechargeable batteries, tools, or electronics accepted. Terminals of each battery must be taped over because even the residual energy of a spent battery can start a fire. Any kind of tape will do.
Electrical Ballasts
Fee: $1 per pound, rounded up in half pound increments
Electronic ballasts and magnetic ballasts.
Join us in making a real difference—every item recycled counts toward a healthier planet and a stronger community!
Common Items That Can Be Recycled in the Upper Lot
For information regarding the City of Pittsburgh recycling area located here in the upper lot, please visit the city site.
Construction Junction does not operate this recycling drop off and can’t provide any detail regarding what is accepted there. The recycling area is only accessible during regular CJ hours of operations. Our lot is gated and locked during off hours.
Recycling Resources
Various
- Allegheny County Recycling Resources
- Appliance Warehouse
- City of Pittsburgh Recycling Drop Off Locations
- Goodwill of SWPA
- Humane Animal Rescue
- J.A. Rutter Co. Recycling & Landscape Supplies
- PA Resources Council
- Pittsburgh Freecycle
- Red Lantern Bike Shop
- Reimagined Recycling