Electronics Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste and Shredding Event Schedule
Greater Philadelphia
Summer Through Fall 2015
Are you looking for places to recycle electronics or hazardous waste – or shred confidential papers? Following are lists of events for disposal of electronics and household hazardous waste, and paper shredding. They are free or low cost.
Note: Household batteries can be tossed with regular trash. However, for those with terminals on the same side (such as 6V, 9V or 12V) and button-cell batteries (used in watches, greeting cards and hearing aids), it is important to cover both ends with masking tape to reduce the risk of short-circuiting and fire. For the more common batteries (AA, AAA, C and D), cover the positive terminal (“+”) with masking tape.
Every effort is made to ensure accuracy of the information provided. It is suggested you verify dates, times, residency requirements, fees, quantity limits and what’s acceptable before going. There may be more events than these so you may want to check other sources.
Electronics Recycling
Following are permanent drop-off locations for four southeastern PA counties (at this time, no information for Bucks County was found).
Chester County
Chester County Solid Waste Authority accepts computers and peripherals at the Lanchester Landfill, 7224 28th Division Hwy., Narvon 610-273-3771
South East Chester County Refuse Authority
219 Street Road
West Grove 19390
Dawn Robinson (610-869-2452 ext. 11)
West Chester Borough
205 Lacey Street
West Chester 19382
Meghan Fogarty 610-696-5282
Delaware County
Marple Township offers free electronic recycling to residents at:
Marple Township
446 Marpit Rd.
Bromall 19008
Joe Romano 610-356-4040
Springfield Township offers free electronic recycling to residents at:
Springfield Delco Public Works
1258 Church Rd.
Springfield 19064
Contact Jeff Bickel at 610-543-2837
Police Court Yard 24/7 or Public Works Facility 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Montgomery County
Cheltenham Township – Residents can recycle electronics at:
Cheltenham Township Public Works Facility
8101 Old York Rd.
Elkins Park 19027
William Ferrari 215-635-4600
Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
East Greenville Recycling Center
620 W. Side Alley.
Pennsburg 18073
215-679-5194
Mon. to Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lower Merion Township Township – Residents can recycle electronics at:
Robert J. Koegel Public Works Complex
1300 N. Woodbine Ave.
Penn Valley 19072
Joseph Przybyszewski 610-667-1952
Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Philadelphia County
Computers, monitors, TVs, cellphones and other e-waste are accepted at all HHW locations for residents only. Sanitation Convenience Centers are open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. except City holidays. Click here for more info. See locations below.
West Philadelphia
5100 Grays Ave.
215-685-2600
Strawberry Mansion
2601 W. Glenwood Ave.
215-685-3981
Southwest Philadelphia
3033 S. 63rd St., near Passyunk Ave.
215-685-4290
Northwest Philadelphia
300 block Domino Lane, near Umbria St.
215-685-2502
Northeast Philadelphia
State Rd. & Ashburner St.
215-685-8072
In addition –
Best Buy stores accept most electronics and large appliances from residential customers at no charge (go to bestbuy.com for info).
Staples stores offer free technology recycling (go to staples.com for more info).
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Some acceptable items:
Note: nail polish and cellphones are on the HHW list.
Oil-based paint
Paint thinner
Varnish
Kerosene
Gasoline
Motor oil
Antifreeze
Weed killer
Fungicide
Pesticide
Nail polish
Cellphones
CFL bulbs
Items containing mercury (including thermometers)
Ni-Cad, lithium, rechargeable, lead acid batteries
Some items not accepted:
Medical waste
Explosives
Ammunition
Large appliances
Appliances containing freon
Helium tanks
Radioactive waste
Tires
Latex paint (remove the lid, let latex paint dry completely and then toss with your regular trash. If there is too much paint and it will not dry out, add kitty litter. You may need to pour some of the paint into a larger container.)
HHW events below are 9:00-3:00
Saturday, June 27
Pennridge High School (Bucks County), 1228 N. Fifth Street, Perkasie
Friday, June 28
Coatesville Learning Center (Chester County), 1425 E. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville
Saturday, July 11
Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center (Montgomery County), 400 South Lewis Road, Royersford
Thursday, July 16
Streets Department Training Center (City of Philadelphia), 8401 State Rd. at Ashburner St., Philadelphia
Saturday, July 25
Central Bucks South High School (Bucks County), 1100 Folly Rd. Warrington (enter off Pickertown Rd.)
Saturday, August 8
Abington Middle School (Montgomery County), 2056 Susquehanna Road, Abington
Saturday, August 15
Quakertown High School (Bucks County), 600 Park Ave., Quakertown
Saturday, August 22
Bucks County Technical High School (Bucks County), 610 Wistar Rd., Fairless Hills, (Bristol Twp
Saturday, September 12
Oxford School District Administration Bldg. (Chester County),125 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford
Saturday, September 19
Streets Department 3rd District Highway Yard (City of Philadelphia), 22nd St. & York St., Philadelphia
Sunday, September 20
Penn State University-Brandywine Campus (Delaware County), 25 Yearsley Mill Rd (Route #352), Media,
Saturday, October 10
Streets Dept. Facility (City of Philadelphia), 3033 South 63rd St. (NW of Passyunk Ave.), Philadelphia
Government Services Center (Chester County), 601 Westtown Rd., West Chester
Saturday, October 17
Emergency Services Training Center (Delaware County), 1700 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill (Darby Twp.)
Sunday, October 18
Lower Merion Twp Public Works (Montgomery County), 1300 N. Woodbine Ave. (Lower Merion Twp.), Penn Valley
Saturday, November 7
Streets Department Northeast Facility (City of Philadelphia), 3901 Delaware Ave. (between Castor & Lewis, near Allegheny exit of I-95), Philadelphia
Shredding Events
Note: There is no need to remove paper clips or staples.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
1:00-4:00
Center In The Park, 5818 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
Saturday, June 20, 2015
10:00-12:00
Bryn Mawr Trust, Rt. 1 and Stoney Bank Road, Chester Heights
Saturday, June 20, 2015
10:00-12:00
Bryn Mawr Trust, Chadds Ford Office,1620 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100, Chadds Ford 19317 (610-388-3150)
Bryn Mawr Trust, Chester Heights Office, Rt. 1 and Stoney Bank Road, Chester Heights 19017 (610-361-1300)
Saturday, June 27, 2015
10:00-12:00
Bryn Mawr Trust, Chester Office, 23 East Fifth Street, Chester 19013 (610-876-8131)
Bryn Mawr Trust, Media Office, 22 West State Street, Media 19063 (610-892-5104)
Saturday, July 18, 2015
10:00-12:00
Bryn Mawr Trust, Swarthmore Office, 330 Dartmouth Avenue, Swarthmore 19081 (610-328-9998)
Bryn Mawr Trust, Bala Cynwyd Office, 135 E. City Avenue, Bala Cynwyd 19004 (610-664-6293)
Saturday, August 15
9:00-12:00
Montgomery County Commissioners, Abington Junior High School, 2056 Susquehanna Road, Abington (Montco residents only)
http://www.shredone.com/shredding-services/community-shredding-events
Saturday, September 19
Inspire Federal Credit Union, Oxford Valley Mall, 2300 E. Lincoln Hwy Langhorne
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
11:00-1:00
Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, 12800 Townsend Road, Philadelphia
Saturday, September 26
9:00-11:00
First National Bank & Trust of Newtown, Bucks County Community College, 272 Swamp Rd., Newtown
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
Saturday, October 3
9:00-11:00
Middletown Township, 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne 19047
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
Sunday, October 4
9:00-12:00
Montgomery County Commissioners, Lower Merion Transfer Station, 1300 North Woodbine Avenue, Penn Valley (Montgomery County residents only)
http://www.shredone.com/shredding-services/community-shredding-events
Saturday, October 17
9:00-11:30
Merck, Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union, Harleysville Branch, 665 Main Street, Harleysville
http://www.titanshredding.com/Community-Shredding-Services.aspx
9:00-12:00
Abington Township Public Works, 2201 Florey Lane Abington (residents only)
Monthly Community Shredding Events by Titan Shredding
First Friday of Every Month
8:30-9:30
Bailiwick Office Park, 252 West Swamp Road (Rt 313 & Rt 611 Bypass), Doylestown
Second Tuesday of Every Month
8:30-9:30
Upper Moreland Twp. Library, 117 Park Avenue (off Rt. 611 in Police Dept. parking lot), Willow Grove
Third Thursday of Every Month
12:00-1:00
Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley
Note: Titan Mobile Shredding may cancel events due to inclement weather. Call 267-362-4249 with questions. $10 for each copy paper box or equivalent (cash or check), one box minimum, no maximum box quantity, no reservation required.
More events will likely be added in the fall so check your sources for local information. Some state and local politicians host shredding events so you also can contact your elected officials.
You are encouraged to recycle and shred whenever possible. Find out the regulations and disposal methods in your area by contacting your trash hauler or local government office. It feels good to do good!
