Recycling Guide - Bucks County Solid Waste advisory Committee

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Recycling Guide - Bucks County Solid Waste advisory Committee
Cou nt y of Bucks
2014
Recycling Guide
From “A” to “Z”
Recycling and Disposal Alternatives for
Various Household Materials
Bucks County Planning Commission
2014 Bucks County Board of Commissioners
Charles H. Martin
Robert G. Loughery
Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia,
LCSW
Brian Hessenthaler
Chief Operating Officer
2014 Bucks County Planning Commission
Robert M. Pellegrino, Chairman
David R. Nyman, Vice Chairman
Walter S. Wydro, Secretary
Joseph A. Cullen, Jr., Esq.
James J. Dowling
Raymond W. Goodnoe
Edward Kisselback, Jr.
Carol A. Pierce
Evan J. Stone
Recycling Guide may be purchased at:
Neshaminy Manor Center
1260 Almshouse Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-345-3400
Fax: 215-345-3886
Email: [email protected]
Printed on Recycled Paper
Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................. 1
A
Fuels/Solvents.......................................... 16
Furniture................................................... 17
G
Aerosol Cans ............................................. 3
Ammunition/Explosives .............................. 3
Animal Waste ............................................. 3
Appliances ................................................. 4
Asbestos .................................................... 6
Aseptic Packaging ..................................... 6
Automotive ................................................. 6
B
Batteries..................................................... 8
Books......................................................... 9
Glass ........................................................ 17
Greeting Cards Recycling ........................ 17
H
Hazardous Waste..................................... 18
Helium Tanks ........................................... 18
Home Repair ............................................ 18
Household Hazardous Waste ................... 18
Housewares ............................................. 19
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C
Cardboard ................................................ 10
Carpet ...................................................... 10
Cell Phones ............................................. 10
Cleaning Products.................................... 10
Clothing.................................................... 10
Computer Equipment ............................... 12
Cylinders .................................................. 14
Construction/Demolition Material ............. 14
D
Driveway Sealer ....................................... 14
E
Eyeglasses .............................................. 14
Electronic Equipment ............................... 15
F
Fertilizers ................................................. 15
Fiberglass ................................................ 16
Fire Extinguishers .................................... 16
Flares ....................................................... 16
Freon ....................................................... 16
Junk ......................................................... 19
Junk Mail .................................................. 19
L
Lawn Mowers ........................................... 20
Lead ......................................................... 20
Lumber ..................................................... 20
M
Magnetic Media ........................................ 21
Medicine................................................... 21
Mercury .................................................... 22
Metals ...................................................... 22
Miscellaneous .......................................... 23
N
Nail Polish ................................................ 23
Nail Polish Remover ................................. 22
Needles .................................................... 22
O
Oil ............................................................ 24
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P
Z
Packing Peanuts ...................................... 24
Pallets ...................................................... 24
Paper ....................................................... 24
Paint and Related .................................... 25
Pesticides ................................................ 26
Photo Chemical........................................ 26
Plastic ...................................................... 26
Polystyrene .............................................. 27
Pool Chemicals ........................................ 27
Propane Tanks......................................... 25
Zinc .......................................................... 31
R
RV Waste Tanks ...................................... 28
S
Sharps ..................................................... 28
Shoes ...................................................... 28
Smoke Alarms.......................................... 28
Solvents ................................................... 28
Styrofoam ................................................ 28
Syringes/Lancets ..................................... 28
T
Tanks ....................................................... 29
Tennis Balls ............................................. 29
Textiles .................................................... 29
Tires......................................................... 29
Toner/Laser Cartridges ............................ 30
APPENDICES
Appendix A
Thrift Store and Charitable
Organizations ........................................... 33
Appendix B-1
Recycling Drop-off Locations in
Lower Bucks County ....................................
Appendix B-2
Recycling Drop-off Locations in
Central Bucks County...................................
Appendix B-3
Recycling Drop-off Locations in
Upper Bucks County ....................................
Appendix C-1
Used Automotive Products Recycling in
Lower Bucks County ....................................
Appendix C-2
Used Automobile Products Recycling in
Central and Upper Bucks County .................
Appendix D
X
X-Ray and MRI Film ................................. 30
Y
Yardwaste ................................................ 30
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Propane Tank (20 lb.) Drop-off Sites ............
INTRODUCTION
Since the advent of the “recycling law,” the Municipal Waste, Planning, Recycling and Waste
Reduction Act (Act 101) that was enacted in 1988, we have attained a recycling rate in Bucks
County of about 35 percent. The legislation addresses the residential recycling of paper, food
and beverage containers (glass, aluminum, steel and plastic) and many materials generated in
commercial establishments. However, there are still many products and materials that can be
reused and recycled that are not addressed by the legislation.
The Guide to Recycling in Bucks County was first published in 1997 during a time when
recycling efforts had attained great success. Curbside recycling programs were in place and the
amount of material being discarded into the municipal waste stream was significantly reduced.
As a result, many people were searching for ways to divert even more material from the waste
stream that were not typically part of the curbside programs. In response to these inquiries, this
guide was developed to provide suggestions that would aid in the reuse and recycling of many
products and materials. These materials typically require the ‘owners’ to take it upon themselves
to locate a facility or program that will accept such items for reuse or recycling. This guide was
designed to assist them in doing that.
Now, ten years after the preparation of the first Guide to Recycling in Bucks County, it is
necessary to update it in order to include new information on where many products and
materials may be taken for reuse or recycling. Whether measuring by the number of units or
total weight, one waste category in particular has increased at a greater rate than any other—
electronics. Old computers and their peripherals, televisions, and cell phones are being
disposed of at an alarming rate. The National Safety Council estimates that by the end of 2007,
Americans will have discarded as many as 500 million computers. Due to the hazardous
components in many electronics, most notable being lead, old computers and portable
televisions have now become a regular part of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
Many household materials are considered hazardous and are no longer permitted to be
disposed in the local landfill. Therefore, individuals who chose to purchase these materials need
to accept some of the responsibility for their proper disposal. Whether it is that next computer,
cell phone, or a non-recyclable helium tank to fill a bouquet of party balloons, the ultimate
disposal of that product should be considered prior to its purchase. We cannot expect that “they”
will provide a ready means of disposal for a product just because its owner is ready to dispose
of it. There may not always be a readily available facility to accept our particular waste.
The Guide to Recycling in Bucks County is designed to provide information and ideas on how
and where to properly recycle, or dispose of, if appropriate, a variety of materials typically
generated from residences that, at the very least, are reusable or recyclable, but may also have
potentially harmful impacts on the environment if they are simply thrown into the regular trash.
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Included in the guide is information about:
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what to do with old motor oil and antifreeze
what to do with old tires
what is the best way to handle “sharps” (syringes) produced in the home
what should I do with my old computer
should I recycle all household batteries
how to properly dispose of old appliances
what to do with a variety of other hard to recycle items
It is not expected that this guide will provide the answer for every possible material that is
destined to be disposed of in the residential trash. But it will help in providing some direction on
how to handle many of these products and materials.
The information will provide you with some specific ways to recycle materials that may have
been considered nonrecyclable as well as cause the reader to reevaluate their current buying
habits. A review of this guide will also show that some items, due to their hazardous
characteristics, need to be stored until the next household hazardous waste collection program.
Which only serves to emphasize the need to buy only what you need of a product for the job at
hand?
After you have had an opportunity to use the guide, if you have any questions, or suggestions
and comments for future updates of this booklet, we would like to hear from you.
BUCKS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
1260 Almshouse Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-345-3400
Fax: 215-345-3886
Email: [email protected]
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A
AEROSOL CANS
Empty
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Many curbside programs will accept empty aerosol cans in with the commingled
recyclables. Contact your hauler or municipality for details.
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If not recyclable – dispose of in regular trash.
Not empty
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Use up according to label instructions, and, if applicable, recycle can as above.
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Donate to a local organization, if contents are usable paint (i.e. local Theater groups)
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See “Household Hazardous Waste”
AMMUNITION/EXPLOSIVES
Small Caliber
For suggestions on how to safely dispose of small caliber ammunition, call your local police
department or check the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under – “Guns &
Gunsmiths.” Some gun shops will accept small caliber ammunition. Call first to determine if
they will accept your materials before handling or transporting.
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Dimming’s Gun Shop, Chalfont, 215-822-8240
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Quinby’s Gun Shop, Dublin, 215-249-1144
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Target World, Chalfont, 215-822-3900
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Pistol People, Bensalem, 215-245-7211
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Classic Pistol, Southampton, 215-953-7264
Large caliber ordnance, “black powder” or other munitions: Call 911.
ANIMAL WASTE
Dog or Cat Waste
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Place in sealed container or plastic bag and dispose of in regular trash collection.
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Do not place in backyard compost pile.
Manure
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Contact Bill McFadden, USDA, 215-453-9527
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Contact Barnside Farm, 991 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA, 610-287-8880
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Contact Two Particular Acres, 248 Rittenhouse Road, Royersford, PA, 610-454-9635
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APPLIANCES (which normally contain Freon – non-working)
When purchasing a new appliance, be sure to ask if they will take it when it comes time
to replace it.
Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators
Appliances that contain or once contained Freon, whether there is Freon in the system now
or not, are handled separately from regular trash.
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Contact your trash hauler (see Yellow Pages under "Rubbish") to obtain information on
the cost and procedure for collection. Some will accept an appliance with Freon, others
will take only if the Freon has been properly removed by a certified HVAC technician.
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Contact PECO or your local electric utility. They have a recycling program for
refrigerators and air conditioners.
 For Local PECO Refrigerator Pick-up call:1-888-573-2672 (Mon-Fri. 8am-5:30pm)
 Only take Refrigerators/Freezers. There is no fee for picking them up and they give
you $35 rebate for the Refrigerator/Freezer. Have to be a PECO customer. Make
sure it is in working condition on the day of pick up, the power line is plugged in, and
that any water lines are disconnected from it. Size has to be between 10 to 30 cubic
feet and there have to be no obstructions for when the movers take the
refrigerator/freezer out of your home. Have to be 18 years of age of older to sign the
release of the refrigerator/freezer.
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Contact Jaco Environmental, 2705 Clemens Rd, # A104, Hatfield, PA 19440,
(267) 222-8793, http://jacoinc.net
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For certified Freon removal contact a certified refrigeration repair company. Some will
provide this service for a fee. See Yellow Pages - "Appliances – Major - Repair" or
"Refrigerator & Freezer - Service and Repair."
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Drop-off sites that will accept old appliances that contain Freon (for a fee):
 Shulberger, Quakertown, 215-538-1800
 Joe Mattero Recycling Inc., Lansdale 215-855-4808
 Delaware Valley Scrap, Bristol, 215-949-1191
 Recycled Metals Corp., Conshohocken, 610-828-5553
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Appliances (working)
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The RePlace Discount Store, Allentown, 610-709-0205
www.goodshepherdrehab.org/work-services/the-replace-store.asp
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Delaware Valley Scrap, Bristol, 215-949-1191
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Bridge Metals Corp., Conshohocken, 610-828-5553 (no fee) – takes everything that is
straight up metal, no TVs, takes lawn mowers for $9 for every 100 pounds it weighs.
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E-Waste Experts, Bristol, 877-328-2927, Mon–Thurs 7am–5pm,
Check: (E-wasteexperts.com) under the materials accepted page for more details.
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Buckingham Township, Buckingham, 215-794-8834
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Tinicum Township, Pipersville, 610-294-9154
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Lowes (See Appendix C for locations.)
APPLIANCES (that do not contain Freon)
Large – “White goods” (e.g. washer, dryer, water heater)
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Contact your waste hauler concerning bulk pick-up.
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See Appendix C
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See Yellow Pages – “Scrap Metals” or “Recycling Centers.”
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Drop off sites:
 611 Metals, Pipersville and Willow Grove. 267-221-6924 or 215-766-8180
 H. Blinderman & Son, Allentown, 610-435-3527
 Bridge Metals Corp., Conshohocken, 610-828-5553 – takes everything that is
straight up metal and microwaves.
 Buckingham Township, Buckingham, 215-794-8834
 C.D.R. (Construction, Demolition, Recycling), Southampton, 215-322-2372
 Delaware Valley Scrap, Bristol, 215-949-1191
 E-Waste Experts, Bristol, 877-328-2927, Mon-Thurs 7am-5pm, Check
E-wasteexperts.com under the materials accepted page for more details
 Joe Mattero Recycling Inc., Lansdale, 215-885-4808
 Shulberger, Quakertown, 215-538-1800
 Tinicum Township, Pipersville, 610-294-9154
 Wilcox Auto Salvage, Inc., Sellersville, 215-257-3305
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Small (working and still usable)
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Kitchen appliances, fans, humidifiers, portable TVs, stereos, radios, etc.
 See Appendix A.
 Removal Solutions. LLC, Schwenksville, 610-409-5865
 Impact Services Corp. – 215-739-1600
 See Yellow Pages – “Social Service Organizations”
Small (nonworking)
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Portable TV – see “Household Hazardous Waste”
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Dispose of in regular trash.
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611 Metals, Pipersville and Willow Grove. 267-221-6924 or 215-766-8180
ASBESTOS (shingles, pipes, pipe wrap)
Large quantities
Contact Waste Management Inc. of PA, Customer Service at 800-869-5566.
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See yellow pages under "Asbestos Removal and Abatement Services," for contractor
licensed to properly remove and dispose of asbestos.
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Labor and Industries of PA licenses’ companies that remove asbestos from homes
and businesses. They may be contacted at 717-772-3396 or www.dli.state.pa.us. They
can provide a list of qualified contractors. Any contractor should be able to show a
certification of having taken Labor and Industry course, plus annual recertification.
PADEP suggests that if asbestos is in original condition as when installed (not physically
damaged) it does not warrant being removed.
Small quantities – Double wrap in plastic trash bags – see “Household Hazardous Waste”
ASEPTIC PACKAGING (Drink Boxes)
For information go to the Aseptic Packaging Council website at www.aseptic.org
Aseptic Package recycling
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Recycling Services Inc., Pottstown, 610-323-8545, www.recyclingservices.org
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AUTOMOTIVE
(NOTE: Never dispose of any of these products into an on-lot septic system, storm drain,
or directly into any watercourse.)
Antifreeze
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See Appendix C.
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Contact your local automobile service center.
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See “Household Hazardous Waste”
Battery (car, boat, motorcycle etc.)
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See Appendix C.
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Contact a major battery retailer (see Yellow Pages – “Batteries/Storage.”)
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See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
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E-Waste Experts, Bristol, 877-328-2927
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611 Metals, Pipersville and Willow Grove, 267-221-6924 or 215-766-8180
Brake fluid
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Use up, or See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
Cleaners (not solvent based)
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Use up or (if on public sewer service) pour down drain with plenty of water.
Cleaners (solvent based)
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Use up or see “Household Hazardous Waste.”
Engine cleaner
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Use up or See “Household Hazardous Waste.” If ingredient TCE (trichloroethylene) or
PCE (perchloroethylene) is present, do not use, but save for Household Hazardous
Waste collection.
Motor oil (used)
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See Appendix C.
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Contact your local automobile service center.
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Contact major oil retailer.
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Large quantities (greater than 55 gallons)—contact Safety Kleen, Fairless Hills, PA,
215-736-8699, www.safety-kleen.com
Oil filters (used)
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See Appendix C.
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Wrap in several layers of newspaper and dispose of in regular trash.
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Transmission fluid
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Use up or see “Household Hazardous Waste.”
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Contact your local automobile service center.
Wax/polish with solvent base
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See “Household Hazardous Waste”
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Water-based wax/polish, dispose of in trash as municipal waste.
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BATTERIES
Household
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Typical household, non-rechargeable, alkaline, heavy-duty and other dry-cell batteries
of the “AAA,” “AA,” “C,” and “D” size
 Dispose of in regular trash.
 If you have large quantities of these batteries you can send them to Battery
Solutions, which accepts batteries of all types for recycling. As of August, 2007 the
fee was - $.85 per pound, plus shipping.
Battery Solutions, Michigan
www.batteryrecycling.com
800-852-8127
 AERC, Allentown– 610-797-7608
 Bethlehem Apparatus Company, Inc.- Hellertown, PA, 610-838-7034
 RadioShack:
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Doylestown:
215-348-2898, 426 North Main Street
New Hope:
215-862-0800, 6542 Logan Square #G
Warminster:
215-957-9611, 764 West Street Road
Button Type “disk” (silver oxide, mercuric oxide, lithium)
 Contact Radio Shack or jewelry/department store or place of purchase for
availability of button type battery recycling program.
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Rechargeable Batteries (Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH),
Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb).
 To find a store near you which recycles rechargeable batteries, call: 1-800-8battery
(1-800-822-8837).
 Go to the following website: www.rbrc.org
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BATTERIES (continued)
 Contact your local Radio Shack.
 Contact your local Office Depot.
 Contact your local Lowes.
 Warehouse Battery, Inc., Quakertown 215-538-3112 accepts Ni-Cads and
automotive batteries, www.warehousebattery.com
 Contact place of purchase for availability of Ni-Cad battery recycling program.
 For larger quantities or establishing a collection and recycling program contact:
www.rbrc.org
Manager of Recycling Activities
RBRC
1000 Parkwood Circle - Suite 450
Atlanta, GA 30339
877-723-1297 (toll free), Fax: 678-419-9986
or
Marla Prince
Phone: 770-751-0046
Fax: 770-751-3008
Email: [email protected]
Automotive (lead-acid)
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See Appendix C.
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Contact local automotive retailer of batteries. See Yellow Pages – “Batteries/Storage.”
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Warehouse Battery Inc., Quakertown, 215-538-3112
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Franklin Metals, Bensalem, 215-245-5763
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Guaranteed Battery, Feasterville, 215-355-9978
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Lowes (See Appendix C for locations)
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See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
BOOKS (in good condition)
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See Appendix A.
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Local Library – Contact your local library (they may sell used books as a fund raiser)
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1-800-GOT-JUNK – 800-468-5865
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Hamlet House Farm, 999 E. Cherry Road, Quakertown– 215-529-0636 – hard back and
soft cover books only (no telephone books, large or bulky textbooks, encyclopedia sets,
junk mail or magazines).
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BOOKS (in good condition) continued
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Truck Load Quantities – Fox Run Recycling – Craig Reimer, 845-887-6022
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Removal Solutions, LLC – Schwenksville – 610-409-JUNK(5865)
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CARDBOARD (corrugated)
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Box It, Doylestown, 215-348-9269 – with companies only
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GROWS Landfill & Tullytown Resource Recovery Facility (TRRF) (215) 736-9400 or
(215) 428-4354.
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C.D.R., Southampton, 215-322-2372
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Delaware Valley Scrap, Bristol 215-949-1191
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Waste Management, Inc. of Indian Valley, Telford, 215-257-1142 (Drop-off recycling
on Wed. afternoon, noon to 5 p.m., and Sat. mornings, 8 to noon)
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H. Blinderman & Son, Allentown, 610-435-3527
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Rapid Recycling, Oaks, 610-650-0737
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Recycling Express, Frazer, 610-889-3172
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Russell A. Morello & Son, Conshohocken, 610-828-1612
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Contact your hauler (see "rubbish" in yellow pages)
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Sears, Quakertown, 215-538-3590
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See Appendix C for the locations of: Giant, Wal-Mart, UPS Store, Acme, Lowes, some
township/boroughs building, as well as others.
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U-Haul – will take used boxes (flattened, in good condition)
CARPET (used)
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C.D.R., Southampton, 215-322-2372.
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1-800-GOT-JUNK – 800-468-5865
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Set out for regular trash collection. (Contact hauler for details on size requirements).
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Haul directly to landfill, 215-736-9400.
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CELL PHONES
Contact your cell phone manufacturer/provider by phone or internet.
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Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence:
 A Woman’s Place, Doylestown, PA 18901
Office 215-343-9241
Hotline 800-220-8116
Fax 215-343-3411
E-mail: [email protected]
 Verizon Wireless Hope Line Program
Woodhaven Verizon Wireless Communications, Bensalem, PA
610-638-5620
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Lehigh Valley Mall
Verizon Wireless Communications, Whitehall, PA, 610-782-5240
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Wireless Recycling.Com (Recellular)
800-441-1544 Toll Free
Email: [email protected]
www.wirelessrecycling.com
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Call2Recycle
www.call2recycle.org
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Collective Good International
www.collectivegood.com/index.asp
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Recycle First
www.recyclefirst.com
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The Wireless Foundation
www.wirelessfoundation.org
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Wireless: The New Recyclable
www.recyclewirelessphones.com/
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Target – Also See Appendix C
www.Target.com
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Wal-Mart – Also See Appendix C
www.Walmart.com
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Concrete cleaner and general purpose cleaners
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Use up according to label instructions
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If product is corrosive, flammable or toxic see “Household Hazardous Waste”
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See “Pool chemicals”
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CLOTHING (wearable and unsoiled)
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See Appendix A for additional contact information.
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Vietnam Veterans of America
http://www.pickupplease.org/clothing-donations\
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Impact Thrift Store
http://impactthrift.org/donate
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Local Drop-off boxes at various locations around your town
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Community Recycling
http://communityrecycling.biz/find-us/
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT (also see “Electronic Equipment”)
Computer Reusers
Computer reusers will accept newer computer systems. They will not take systems
damaged beyond repair. They do not purchase the computers. Most reusers are nonprofit
organizations that refurbish the computers and make them available to disadvantaged
families, schools or non-profit organizations. Donation of equipment can be recorded for tax
purposes.
Acceptable equipment includes: (call before donating) Computers, monitors, printers, fax
machines, scanners, keyboards, mice, hard drives, modems, and computer software.
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The Children's Project
960 West Rittenhouse Rd, Audubon, PA 19403, 610-539-8480
http://www.teamchildren.com/digital-divide/digital-divide-initiative.html
Email: [email protected]
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Nonprofit Technology Resources
Philadelphia, 215-564-6686
NTRonline.org
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National Christina Foundation
203-863-9100
www.cristina.org/
Computer Recyclers
Acceptable Equipment includes: computers, monitors, scanners, printers, faxes, hard drives,
and various other computer related equipment.
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AERC Recycling, Allentown, PA, 800-554-2372
www.aercrecycling.com/computer/
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A Plus Industries, Inc., Allentown, 800-253-7029
www.aplusindustry.com
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Computer Recyclers (continued)
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BestBuy
www.BestBuy.com
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Chase Electronic, Upper Darby, 610-449-8160
www.chaserecycling.com
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Dell
www.dell.com/recycling
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Ebay
www.ebay.com/rethink
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EZ PC Recycling, Sinking Spring, PA, 610-621-4944
www.ezpcrecycling.com
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Hewlett Packard
www.hp.com/go/recycle
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Newtech Recycling, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ, 732-469-9774
www.newtechrecycling.com
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Office Depot
www.officedepot.com/techrecycling
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Pennsylvania Material Trader
www.materialtrader.org
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Russell A Morello and Sons Inc., Conshohocken, 610-828-1612
www.ramsrecycle.com
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Staples
http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/about/soul/environment.html
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Supreme Computer and Electronic Recycling, Lakewood, NJ – 732-370-4100
(commercial quantities)
Email at: [email protected]
www.supremerecycling.com/

Recycle America Alliance – eCycling Services, Long Branch, NJ 732-870-2395
(commercial quantities)

611 Metals (will not take monitors except LCD, flat screen)
Pipersville and Willow Grove, 267-221-6924 or 215-766-8180
www.611metals.com

E-Waste Experts (Must call first to drop-off)
Bristol, 877-328-2927
www.ewasteexperts.com

1-800-GOT JUNK, 800-468-5865
www.1800gotjunk.com
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Miscellaneous—Computer Related
Floppy discs, CD's, videotapes, audiotapes, and other magnetic recording mediums. Contact
the following to determine acceptable materials.

Ecodisk – will conditionally accept used diskettes and CDROM disks
Washington State, 1-888-797-7638
www.ecodisk.com

Greendisk – can accept Diskettes, CD, CDR, CDRW, DVD and jewel cases, Video and
audio tapes and their cases, Inkjet and toner cartridges, Cell phones, pagers and PDAs
for reuse.
Washington State, 1-800-305-3475
www.greendisk.com
CYLINDERS (pressurized) – (see “Metals”)
CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION MATERIAL
Asphalt, cinder block, concrete, roofing shingles

C.D.R., Southampton, 215-322-2372

Habitat for Humanity, See Appendix A

Impact Services Corp. 215-739-1600 (Building materials)

Delaware Valley Recycling, Philadelphia, 215-724-2244
D
DRIVEWAY SEALER – (see “Home Repair”)
E
EYEGLASSES (All of the eye centers below recycle eyeglasses.)
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
20/20 Vision Center 215-348-7862 Doylestown Twp. 424 North Main Street

Lions Club, www.lionsclub.org

See Verizon Yellow Pages – (Optical Goods – Retail)

LensCrafters, Langhorne, 215-750-0773
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EYEGLASSES (All of the eye centers below recycle eyeglasses.) continued

Pearle Vision Centers:
Doylestown, 215-230-4060
Warminster, 215-674-5700
Quakertown, 215-538-0538

Sears Optical, Warrington, 215-491-1180

Sears, Bensalem – 215-364-9355
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (see also Computer Equipment)
Stereos, VCR's, faxes, copy machines, etc. (working)

See Appendix A

Impact Service Corp., Philadelphia 215-739-1600
TVs and Computer Monitors (non-working)

Russell A. Morello and Sons Inc., Conshohocken, 610-828-1612

E-Waste Experts, Bristol, (must call first to drop off) 877-328-2927

Storage King Self Storage, Trevose, PA 215-396-1110

Huntingdon Self Storage, Huntingdon Valley, PA, 215-947-9111

Supreme Computer and Electronic Recycling, Lakewood, NJ – 732-370-4100
(commercial quantities)
Email at: [email protected]
www.supremerecycling.com

Advanced Environmental Recycling Corp, Allentown, 800-554-2372
See “Household Hazardous Waste”
Stereos, VCR's, faxes, copy machines (nonworking)

Russell A. Morello and Sons Inc., Conshohocken, 610-828-1612

611 Metals, Pipersville and Willow Grove, 267-221-6924 or 215-766-8180

E-Waste Experts, Bristol, (must call first to drop off) 877-328-2927

Keystone Technology Management LLC Langhorne (215) 741-4441
www.keytekmgt.com

Contact hauler for disposal.

See Appendix C.
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FERTILIZERS
Product that contains no pesticides or herbicides

Use up according to label instructions.

Try to donate to a neighbor or institution.

If unusable, dispose of in regular trash.
Product that contains pesticides or herbicides

Use up according to label instructions.

Try to donate to a neighbor or institution.

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
FIBERGLASS
Insulation material, rigid fiberglass (i.e. shower stall)

C.D.R., Southampton, 215-322-2372

Contact hauler for bulk pick-up (see "rubbish" in yellow pages)

Transport to landfill, 215-736-9400.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

See Yellow Pages — “Fire Extinguishers.”

Tilley Fire Equipment, Doylestown, 215-345-8066, (www.tilleyfire.com)

Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection, Bethlehem, 800-322-9060.

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
FLARES

Offer to local Fire Company.

Contact manufacturer of flare for disposal instructions.

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
FREON
Tanks
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
Recycled Metals Corp., Conshohocken, 610-828-5553

Contact local HVAC companies

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
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FUELS/SOLVENTS
Gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, diesel fuel, charcoal lighter fluid,
gasoline/oil mixture, cleaning solvents

Use for intended purpose.

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
Old gasoline or other solvents in large quantity – also will lab pack if necessary.

Safety Kleen, Fairless Hills, 215-736-8699
FURNITURE

Buckingham Township Building, 215-794-8834, (Township Residents Only)

Trumbauerville Borough, 215-536-1761, (Take Furniture the last Tuesday of every
month.)

Also see Appendix A for more furniture drop-off locations.
G
GLASS
Mirror, plate (window glass), automotive

C.D.R., Southampton, 215-322-2372

Landfill – Waste Management, Inc. Falls Township, 215-736-9400

Dispose of in regular trash (check with hauler for specifications) WMI suggests: If whole
– tape both sides and place at curb. If broken – break into cardboard box, tape shut,
mark box with words “broken glass,” place at curb.
Window Glass

Todd Heller, Inc., Northampton, PA, 610-262-6988
Glassware

Donate to charitable organization, see Appendix A
Light bulbs (fluorescent tubes; CFL’s – Compact Fluorescent Lamps)

Small quantities (Please call before going. These programs change frequently):
 Home Depot offers CFL recycling
 LOWES offers CFL recycling
bulbs, cell phones and other items
 See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
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Light bulbs (fluorescent tubes; CFL’s – Compact Fluorescent Lamps) continued

Large quantities:
 Advanced Environmental Recycling, Allentown, 610-797-7608
http://www.aercrecycling.com
 Bethlehem Lamp Recycling, Bethlehem, 610-838-7034
http://www.bethlehemlamprecycling.com/
 Corporate Lamp Recycling, Kennett Square, 610-444-0688
http://www.corporatelamprecycling.com/index.html
GREETING CARDS RECYCLING
Creative Suggestions- (from http://world.org)

Use as a bookmark

Make it into a gift tag by cutting the old card with scissors or pinking shears. Add the
name and a note inside.

Cut off the side with the picture (if there is no writing on the reverse side) and reuse it as
a post card. You'll pay only postcard postage rates!
H
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Large quantities (55 gal. Drum or greater)

Depending upon what material is in drum, resident may be able to dispose/recycle it by
contacting the following company:
 Clean Harbors, Fairless Hills, PA, 215-736-8699
 Green Industries, John Morsberger, 215-431-1132
Less than 55 gallons - See “Household Hazardous Waste”
HELIUM TANKS
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
It is recommend that helium tanks be rented, not purchased.

Check Yellow Pages – “Party Supplies”

If purchased, check at point of purchase for suggested disposal options.

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
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HOME REPAIR
Roofing cement, Driveway sealer

Use up according to label instructions.

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
Concrete mix (is non-hazardous)

Use up or dispose of in regular trash.

C.D.R., Southampton, 215-322-2372
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

See Appendix A for information about the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.

Review Bucks County website at: http://www.buckscounty.org/recycling

See Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection website at:
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/HHW/HHW.htm

Call Bucks County Planning Commission at 215-345-3400.
HOUSEWARES
Dishes, pots, pans - (See Appendix A)
J
JUNK

Junk Jeannie, 866-585-6139, www.junkjeannie.com

1-800-Got-Junk, 215-929-1161, www.1800gotjunk.com
JUNK MAIL

Contact hauler or municipality to determine if acceptable in their curbside program.

Paper Retriever program is a fund raising program found at local schools or churches.
They accept newspaper and inserts, magazines/catalogs, office/school papers and any
mail you feel comfortable putting in the recycling bin. Look for the green and yellow
dumpsters at local schools or check the following website: www.paperretriever.com
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JUNK MAIL (continued)

To delete your name from “junk mailings,” contact:
Mail Preference Service
c/o Direct Marketing Association
Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735
212-768-7277
www.Stopjunk.com.
Also, for further suggestions to reduce junk mail and spam, see:
www.obviously.com/junkmail/

Also, Wal-Mart recycles Junk Mail as well.
L
LAWN MOWERS

611 Metals, Pipersville and Willow Grove, 267-221-6924 or 215-766-8180

Bridge Metals (Formerly known as Recycled Metals), Conshohocken, 610-828-5553,
($9.00 per every 100 pounds it weighs)

Castle Valley Recycling, 215-441-5863, 267-688-5897

C.D.R. – (Has to be free of all liquids), Upper Southampton, 215-322-2372

Delaware Valley Scrap, Bristol, 215-949-1191

Lowes – Only recycle Lawnmower batteries from Lawnmowers
Bensalem, 215-485-4200
Middletown, 215-702-7730
Warrington, 215-491-5968
Quakertown, 215-529-4940

Wal-Mart - (must to be originally bought from a Wal-Mart)
Bristol, 215-788-5600
Warminster, 215-442-5670
Quakertown, 215-529-7689
LEAD
Lead “cane” – (i.e., used in stained glass work)

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See Yellow Pages – Arts Organizations & Information/PA Guilds of Craftsman
215-579-5997.
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LEAD (continued)
Ingots, pipe, or other

Blinderman and Sons Inc., Hellertown, 610-838-9221

Delaware Valley Scrap Co., Bristol, 215-949-1191

Joe Mattero Recycling Inc., Lansdale, 215-855-4808
Lead Based Paint and/or small amounts of lead

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
LUMBER
Untreated, treated or creosote coated

C.D.R. – Upper Southampton, 215-322-2372

Impact Service Corp, Philadelphia, 215-739-1600 (lumber must be over 4 ft.)

Habitat for Humanity, See Appendix A.

Delaware Valley Recycling, 215-724-2244 (untreated, woody yardwaste only)

Frontier Wood Products Inc., Quakertown, 215-538-2330 (untreated, woody
yardwaste only)
M
MAGNETIC MEDIA – (SEE “COMPUTER EQUIPMENT – MISCELLANEOUS”)
MEDICINE

Bensalem Police – 215-633-3600

Bristol Township Police - 215-785-4040

Buckingham Police – 215-794-8812

Bucks County Courthouse – 215-348-6000

Doylestown Township Police – 215-348-4201

Dublin Police – 215-249-0272

Hilltown Police – 215-453-6000

Middletown Police – 215–750-3845

New Britain Township Police – 215-822-1910

New Hope Police – 215-862-3033

Newtown Township Police – 215-579-1000

Northampton Township Police Department – 215-322-6111
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MEDICINE (continued)

Pennridge Regional Police – 215-257-5104

Perkasie Police – 215-257-6876

Quakertown Police – 215–536-5002

Richland Police – 215-536-9500

Springfield Police – 610 346-6700

Tullytown Police – 215-945-0999

Upper Makefield Police – 215-968-3020

Upper Southampton Police – 215-364-5000

Warminster Police – 215-443-5000

Lower Southampton Police – 215-357-1235

Plumstead Township Building – 215-766-8741

Warwick Police – 215-343-6102 ext. 411

Langhorne Borough Police – 215-757-5911
OR – Pour liquid or tablets into an empty ‘detergent type’ bottle.
Add used kitty litter. Tighten lid, and dispose of in regular trash.
Do not flush any medicines down the drain or toilet.
OR – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – check the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Agency’s website for the next date www.dea.org
MERCURY
Switches, thermostats, thermometers, elemental (liquid)

In case of emergency, call 911 or call the PADEP 484-250-5960.

Place in a secure container and bring to next “Household Hazardous Waste” collection.

Bethlehem Apparatus, 610-838-7034, (will only accept containerized liquid mercury,
will not accept a thermometer or thermostat)
www.epa.gov/mercury

METALS (FERROUS AND NONFERROUS)
Pipe, plumbing fixtures, nails, fasteners, swing sets,
sheds, 55-gallon steel drum (empty w/ removable lid) etc.
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
See Yellow Pages—“Scrap Metals.”

Geese Auto Salvage, Bedminster, 215-795-2302

C.D.R., Southampton, 215-322-2372

Delaware Valley Scrap, Bristol, 215-949-1191
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Pipe, plumbing fixtures, nails, fasteners, swing sets,
sheds, 55-gallon steel drum (empty w/ removable lid) etc. (continued)

Franklin Metals, Bensalem, 215-245-5763

Paul Giordano, Levittown, 215-949-3139

H. Blinderman & Son, Hellertown, 610-838-9221

Russell A. Morello and Sons Inc., Conshohocken, 610-828-1612

Joe Mattero Recycling Inc., Lansdale, 215-855-4808

Castle Valley Recycling (Garrano’s), Doylestown, 215-441-5863, 267-688-5897

Wilcox Auto Salvage, Inc., Sellersville, 215-257-3305

611 Metals, Pipersville and Willow Grove, 267-221-6924 or 215-766-8180
Tanks (i.e. large residential oil tank)

Meenan Oil Co., Levittown, 215-943-3500 Request Tank Department.

Geese Auto Salvage (with inspection hole), Bedminster, 215-795-2302

Check Oil Tank Removal in the Yellow Pages.
Cylinders (steel)

Contact Hance’s, Doylestown, 215-348-5608, for possible assistance in handling a
pressurized cylinder
MISCELLANEOUS
Additional guides and suggestions of how or where to recycle items

http://earth911.org

http://www.lime.com/features/limes_guide_to_recycling

For information on how to reduce the amount of waste material you generate contact:
Use Less Stuff
http://use-less-stuff.com/
Box 130116
Ann Arbor, Mich. 48113
248-726-9729
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MISCELLANEOUS (continued)

“I’m moving and I can’t take this stuff with me.”
There is no site or facility where a resident can take products such as poisons
(insecticides, herbicides), solvents (gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner), oil-based paint,
etc. for proper disposal. The company that we work with at our scheduled Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection days are regulated such that they are not permitted
to accept material transported to their facility by the public. It is suggested that someone
who has HHW, and must get rid of it now, find a friend or relative who is willing to accept
the material for the purpose of using it or storing it until a future collection event. Dates,
times and locations of upcoming collection events may be obtained from the Bucks
County Planning Commission (215-345-3400) or the Bucks County HHW website:
www.buckscounty.org (click on “Recycle in Bucks,“ under the heading “How Do I…”)

Pop-up Camper (no Freon or tanks)
 C.D.R., Southampton, 215-322-2372
N
NAIL POLISH (SOLVENT-BASED)

Use up or see “Household Hazardous Waste.”

If solidified (dried), place in regular trash.
NAIL POLISH REMOVER

Use up or see “Household Hazardous Waste.”
NEEDLES – (SEE “SYRINGES”)
O
OIL
Motor Oil and/or oil filter (Used)

See Appendix C.

Contact your local service station. Some will also accept used oil filters.
Cooking Oil (turkey fryer)

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611 Metals, Pipersville and Willow Grove, 267-221-6924 or 215-766-8180. They do hold
collections for Freedom Fuel and Wash Tyme at any time free of charge. One makes
Biodiesel and the other handcrafted soap.
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Cooking Oil (turkey fryer) continued

Filter oil through cheesecloth or similar to remove all foreign material. Contact a facility
operating a multi-fueled oil burner.

South Main Tire, Doylestown, 215-345-8620, may be able to accept small quantities.

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
P
PACKING PEANUTS – (“see Polystyrene”)
PALLETS

See Yellow Pages – “Pallets”

Frontier Wood Products Inc., Quakertown, 215-538-2330

J & B Pallet, Quakertown, 215-536-8999

Pallet Express, Easton, 610-258-8846 (large quantities only)
PAPER
Magazines, catalogs, telephone books, “Junk mail,”
cereal box, gift boxes, high-grade office paper

Contact your local hauler for acceptable materials in curbside program.

Waste Management, Inc. of Indian Valley, Telford, 215-257-1142 (Drop-off recycling on
Wed. afternoon, noon to 5 p.m., and Sat. mornings, 8 to noon)

Paper Retriever program is a fund raising program found at local schools or churches.
They accept newspaper and inserts, magazines/catalogs, office/school papers and any
mail you feel comfortable putting in the recycling bin. Look for the green and yellow
dumpsters at local schools or check the following website: www.paperretriever.com
See “Greeting Cards”
Milk cartons (paper)

Recycling Services Inc., Pottstown, 610-323-8545

See Appendix B
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Paper Shredding

It is recommended that you call the business ahead of time to confirm their location,
program, costs, and hours:
Abel Shred
877-81-SHRED (877-817-4733)
www.ableshred.com
All Star Shredding
1-866-88-SHRED (1-866-887-4733)
www.allstarshredding.com
FedEx Shredding Services
Doylestown, PA – 215-489-4200
Feasterville-Trevose, PA – 215-657-7300
www.fedex.com
Iron Mountain
800-899-IRON (1-800-899-4766)
www.ironmountain.com
Proshred
Paoli, PA – 484-323-2100 or 1-877-767-4733
www.proshred.com
Shred-It
796 Haunted Lane
Bensalem, PA
Phone: 215-244-6626
Fax: 215-244-6636
www.shredit.com
Shred Nations
Lansdale, PA – 215-970-2677
Philadelphia, PA – 215-305-8225
Warminster, PA – 215-240-1571
Shred One Security Corporation
Huntingdon Valley, PA
215-364-2265 or 800-910-4405
Titan Mobile Shredding
Pipersville, PA
215-766-3480
888-691-2884 (call for locations)
PAINT AND RELATED

If useable, check with local theater groups (see “Theaters” in Yellow Pages) or civic
organizations that may accept donations.

Habitat for Humanity – See Appendix A - may accept unopened paint only (latex or oil)
Latex paint (water-based)

For small quantities, remove lid and let water evaporate. Dried paint may be disposed in
regular trash. Empty can may either be disposed in regular trash or, in some programs,
included with recyclables. Contact your local hauler for details.

For larger quantities, in a small plastic container lined with newspaper, mix paint with
absorbent (i.e. kitty litter). Roll up newspaper containing the now non-liquid paint and
place in plastic trash bag for curbside disposal.
Oil-based paint

Use up, donate, or see “Household Hazardous Waste.”
Lead-based paint
 How should it be removed, collected, stored, and disposed?
 Contact Bucks County Department of Health (215) 345-3318 or call the Lead
Hotline (800) 424-LEAD or (888) 532-3547 for information, list of certified
contractors, and laboratories able to analyze paint and dust samples.
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Paint thinner
Filter through cloth, and reuse, or see “Household Hazardous Waste.”
Empty paint cans

Some recycling programs provide for the recycling of empty paint cans. Check with
company collecting recyclables. If not acceptable, dispose of in regular trash.
Wood preservatives, varnish, primer
 Use up, donate or see “Household Hazardous Waste.”
PESTICIDES
Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, weed killers, poisons (liquid, solid, or aerosol)

Use up according to label instructions.

Donate to friend or neighbor.

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
PHOTO CHEMICALS

Diluted chemicals may be flushed down a sanitary sewer. Do not flush chemicals if you
have an on-lot septic system.

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
PLASTIC
Bags (supermarket type)

Many local supermarkets will accept for recycling.

Wal-mart.
Pesticide Drums

Lesco, Inc, Warminster, 215-957-4747
POLYSTYRENE
Packing Peanuts (polystyrene, corn starch)

Contact the Plastic Loose Fill Council Collection Program, 800-828-2214, for a listing of
locations in your area that accept packing peanuts. www.loosefillpackaging.com

See Yellow Pages – “Mail Box Rental and Receiving,” or “Mailing Services.” Contact
them to see if they accept packing peanuts.
Rigid foam (polystyrene)

RayBob, Tullytown – 215-943-4799, call first, may accept rigid foam used in packaging.
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POOL CHEMICALS
Muriatic acid (concentrated hydrochloric acid used in pools to lower pH or clean pool surface
and cleaning concrete) can be neutralized and disposed by mixing with commercial product
called “pH UP,” available at pool supply stores.

Use according to label instructions.

Donate to resident that has a pool.

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
PROPANE TANKS
20 lb. (BBQ grill)

See Appendix D.

Other sites not listed in Appendix D may accept old propane tanks. Contact any
supermarket, home store or other locations where propane tanks are sold or accepted
for exchange. Typically a higher fee was charged for the first tank purchased and a
lower fee each time the tank was exchanged. Although the companies avoid calling the
higher fee a deposit, that fee was intended to cover the recycling cost of the tank when
not being exchanged.

Blue Rhino, 1-800-258-7466, www.bluerhino.com

Amerigas, 1-800-427-4968, www.amerigas.com

U-Haul (Some locations)

Lowes

Home Depot

See “Household Hazardous Waste.”
“Disposable” tank (“Coleman”) or Propane torch (“Bernz-a-matic”)

When empty, dispose of in regular trash.

Inquire at point of purchase. They should be aware of how to properly recycle/dispose of
the product they are marketing.
R
RV WASTE TANKS
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
George Allen and Son, Inc., Buckingham, 215-794-8287

Warwick Township Municipal Authority, Tom Courduff, 215-343-3584
www.Rvdumps.com/pa.htm
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SHARPS – (SEE “SYRINGES AND LANCETS”)
SHOES – (SEE “TEXTILES”)
SMOKE ALARMS

Return to manufacturer. Address of manufacturer is typically listed on the alarm itself.

First Alert/BRK – 800-323-9005
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American Sensors – 800-387-4219
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Inquire at point of purchase. They should be aware of how to properly recycle/dispose
of the product they are marketing.
SOLVENTS – (SEE “FUELS/SOLVENTS”)
STYROFOAM – (SEE “POLYSTYRENE”)
SYRINGES/LANCETS
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Inquire at your Pharmacy for disposal options.
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Contact Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal at: 800-643-1643
www.safeneedledisposal.org
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Place in heavy plastic detergent bottle. When full, screw lid on tightly and wrap lid with
tape. Dispose of in regular trash.
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Office of National Drug Control Policy: (202) 395-6648 or (202) 368-8422 and
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.org
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TANKS (I.E. OIL TANKS) – (SEE “METALS”)
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Look for “Tank Removal” companies in the Yellow Pages. They are licensed and
certified and can remove any left-over fuel oil that remains in the tank.
TENNIS BALLS
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After they have outlived their usefulness on the courts, retirement homes, senior centers,
nursery and kindergarten teachers especially like them. Cut an X in the ball and insert
them to the base of walkers and kids' chairs so they slide with little effort and are quieter.
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http://www.tennisaffinity.com/balldilemma.html
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http://www.wackyuses.com/wilson.html
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Don’t forget how useful tennis balls can be to a dog owner.
TEXTILES (SEE CLOTHING)
Clothing, blankets, drapes, linens, shoes
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Donate to a charitable organization
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See Appendix A.
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Planet Aid – www.planetaid.org – 267-243-5435
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Local drop-off boxes
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Dumont Export Corp., 610-667-2278 www.dumontexport.com
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Nike Shoe Recycling Program - www.nike.com/nikebiz/reuseasho
TIRES
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When purchasing a tire(s), make sure you can return them for recycling.
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Buckingham Township, Buckingham, 215-794-8834 (Residents only)
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C.D.R., Southampton, 215-322-2372
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Tire Disposal Service, Warminster, 215-672-5002
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Emanuel Tiring, Conshohocken, 610-277-4520
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Any Staples Location – See Appendix C.
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Polir Global Recycling, Altoona, 888-467-6547
http://www.tonervalue.com/index1_a.htm
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Toner Recycling Company, 215-639-4556
http://www.tonerrecycling.net
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Mother Earth Recycling, Valley Forge, 800-340-9091
http://www.motherearthrecycling.com/
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Ribbons Express, Pennsauken, NJ, 800-533-9949
www.ribbons-express.com
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Contact supplier of equipment, some companies include recycling information on
packaging.
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X-RAY AND MRI FILM
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Doylestown Hospital (215-345-2600) will accept film, or check with medical facility in
your area.
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YARDWASTE
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Tullytown Resource Recovery Facility, 215-736-9400
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Delaware Valley Recycling Inc., Philadelphia, 215-724-2244 (tree waste only, i.e.
stumps, branches)
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C.D.R., Southampton, 215-322-2372
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K & D Growers, Warwick Township - 215-598-3058
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Jerry Sparks Excavating (Compost Only leaves), 215-345-4481
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 G.R.O.W.S. Landfill, Falls Twp., 215-736-9400 or 215-428-4354
 Tullytown Landfill, Tullytown, 215-736-9400
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Backyard Composting Information
 Contact your local lawn and garden center.
 Penn State Cooperative Extension, 215-345-3283
 Bucks County Planning Commission, 215-345-3400
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ZINC
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See “Metals”
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See “Batteries”
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APPENDIX A: THRIFT STORES AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Care and Share
783 Route 113
Souderton, PA 18964
Phone: 215-723-0315
Accepts bedding and electronic donations (televisions, in working condition, less than 5 years
old).
Clothing Bank
Phone: 215-536-4992
Delaware Valley Fire Company
75 Headquarters Road
Erwinna, PA
Phone: 610-294-9385
Any unwanted clothing and linens, such as clothes, coats, shoes, boots, sneakers, belts,
purses, blankets, pillows, sheets or stuffed animals can be taken to the clothing shed at the Taxdeduction forms are available.
Doylestown Presbyterian Church
Phone: 215-348-3531
Fox Chase Cancer Center
(The Trading Post)
Paoli, PA,
Phone: 610-644-8927
Website: http://www.fccc.edu/helpingFoxChase/boardOfAssociates/tradingPost/information.html
Accepts donations for tax receipts.
Full Circle Thrift
460 Town Center
New Britain, PA
Phone: 215-340-0120
Website: www.freecycle.org
Grassroot and non-profit group that is all about giving and getting stuff for free in their own
towns and attempts to keep good quality items out of landfills.
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Goodwill Industries
Website: (www.goodwill.org)
1913 Street Road
Bensalem, PA
215-638-1540
1487 W Street Road.
Warminster, PA
215-441-9185
Habitat for Humanity
Chalfont, PA
Phone: 215-822-2812
Website: www.habitatbucks.org
Contact office for current needs.
New and unused building materials and supplies including lumber, carpeting, windows, doors,
unopened paint, lighting and interior fixtures.
New appliances.
New and gently used garden and hand tools.
Extension ladders.
Accepts car donations.
Impact Thrift Stores, Inc.
Website: http://www.impactthrift.org/
14 East Moreland Ave.
Hatboro, PA
215-957-6130
325 West Main Street
Lansdale, PA
215-393-4740
979 Bethlehem Pike (Route 309)
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
215-699-4146
NOVA Thrift Shop
1628 Swamp Road
Fountainville, PA
Phone: 215-249-8000
Does not accept any appliances that are larger than a coffee maker or toaster.
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Purple Heart
3070 Bristol Pike # 216
Bensalem, PA
Phone: 215-638-1020
www.purpleheartpickup.org
Acceptable Items http://gd.purpleheartpickup.org/gd.donations/main/acceptabledonations.aspx
The RePlace Discount Store
850 South Fifth Street
Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: 610-776-3100
www.goodshepherdrehab.org/work-services/the-replace-discount-store
Rescue Mission of Trenton
Trenton, NJ
Phone: 609-695-1436
http://www.rescuemissionoftrenton.org/mission-store.htm
Salvation Army
Website: www.satruck.com
Lansdale, PA
1601 N Broad St
215-362-9468
Levittown, PA
8724 New Falls Rd
800-728-7825
Quakertown, PA
477 N West End Blvd
215-536-1750
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Norristown, PA
Phone: 610-275-5601
Website: http://svdpussa.org/
Vietnam Veterans of America
Website http://www.pickupplease.org/about-vva
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ACME, 215-757-9995.
Bensalem Twp., 2301 Bristol Road.
(Even recycle out-of-date food. Fresh Rescue - produce
goes to local farmers.)
ACME, 215-946-1840.
Middletown Twp., Levittown, 6800 New Falls Road
Best Buy, 215-949-3006.
Bensalem Twp., Fairless Hills, 310 Commerce Blvd.
(Recycle anything electronic: TVs, DVDs, Printers, etc.
and batteries - cell phone and alkaline)
Construction Demolition Recycling, Inc.
Transfer Station, 215-322-2372.
Upper Southampton Twp., 1060 Industrial Blvd.
Recycle any construction materials and also any wood
and concrete; take lawnmowers, but they must be free
of all liquids; take all freon items - $40 per unit. Do not
take any TVs, electronics, or asbestos siding.
Delaware Valley Scrap, 215-949-1191.
Bristol Twp., Rt. 13 & Edgely Road.
M-F 7am-4pm, Sat. 7-11:30am
Take all ferrous and non-ferrous items - lawnmowers,
dehumidifiers, appliances etc. Do not take any sealed
containers, explosives, or any hazardous waste.
Franklin Metals, 215-245-5763.
Bensalem Twp., 839 Bristol Pike.
Open M-F, 8am-5pm; Sat. 8am-12pm. This location is a
buy back center. (Residents Only) Take any non-ferrous
metals, copper, aluminum, and brass. Also, take leadacid batteries and vinyl siding.
Giant Food, Inc., 215-949-8940.
Falls Twp., Fairless Hills, 471 South Oxford Valley Rd.,
(Even recycle out of date food.)
Giant Food, Inc., 215-493-3540.
Morrisville Twp., 700 Stony Hill Road
Giant Food Inc., 215-295-7820.
Morrisville Twp., 833 West Trenton Ave.
(Also recycles their out of date food)
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#2 Plastic Bottles
Plastic Bags
Yard Waste
Scrap Metal
Electronics
Junk Mail
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Brown Glass
Office Paper
1
Clear Glass
1
Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
1
Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
1
Phone Books
Recycling Locations
1
Catalogs
Lower Bucks
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Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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Facility (TRFF), 215-736-9400 or 215-428-4354.
Falls Township, Bordentown Rd.,
Open M-F, 7am-3:45pm, Sat.7am-12:45pm, for drop-off
recycling.TRFF also accepts yard waste and municipal
waste for a fee.
Home Depot, 215-942-4779.
Bensalem Twp., 900 Rock Hill Dr.
Only take compact fluorescent light bulbs, rechargeable
batteries; in the spring time they take pots for potted
plants.
Home Depot, 215-638-3510.
Bensalem Twp., 1336 Bristol Pike. Only take compact
fluorescent light bulbs, rechargeable batteries; in the
spring time they take pots for potted plants.
Home Depot, 215-269-4923.
Levittown, 145 Levittown Parkway
Only take compact fluorescent light bulbs, rechargeable
batteries; in the spring time they take pots for potted
plants.
Home Depot, 215-943-1900.
Fairless Hills, 400 Commerce Blvd.,
Only take compact fluorescent light bulbs, rechargeable
batteries, in the spring time they take pots for potted
plants.
Lower Makefield Township Municipal Building.
267-274-1100. 1100 Edgewood Rd.
Yard waste drop-off M-F, 7-3. Every 1st and 3rd Sat of
the month is 8am-12pm. The only acceptable yard
waste is wood, grass clippings, tree limbs and leaves.
Residents only. Mulch available to Lower Makefield
Township residents.
Lowes, 215-485-4200.
Bensalem Twp., 3421 Horizon Blvd.
Take all customer returned items to recycle, light bulbs,
rechargable batteries, lawnmower batteries, all
appliances/freon items, (dehumidifiers, microwaves, air
conditioners washers, dryers, etc,.), also take hydrogen
generators.
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#1 Plastic Bottles
#2 Plastic Bottles
Plastic Bags
Yard Waste
Scrap Metal
Electronics
Junk Mail
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Brown Glass
Office Paper
1
Clear Glass
1
Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
1
Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
1
Phone Books
Recycling Locations
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Catalogs
Lower Bucks
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Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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Middletown Twp., 1400 East Lincoln Hwy.
Take all customer returned items to recycle, light bulbs,
rechargable batteries, lawnmower batteries, all
appliances/freon items, (dehumidifiers, microwaves, air
conditioners washers, dryers, etc,.) also take hydrogen
generators.
Morrisville Borough Yard Waste (only leaves)
Drop-off Site, 215-295-8181.
Morrisville Borough, 35 Union Street, (Residents Only)
Sears Optical, 215-364-9355.
Bensalem Twp., 100 Neshaminy Mall, (eyeglasses only)
Sears, 215-741-5000.
Middletown Twp., Langhorne, 2300 E. Lincoln Highway,
(Has a variety of Departments.)
Staples, 215-633-7923.
Bensalem Twp., 2329 Street Rd.
They can recycle almost all dated technology, old
printers, scanners, vcrs, etc. The only things that they
cannot take are disposable batteries; however they can
recycle rechargeable batteries, tube tvs and some CRT
monitors, and lcd tvs over 32 inches they cannot take.
Staples, 215-547-9880.
Langhorne Twp., 2339 East Lincoln Hwy.
They can recycle almost all dated technology, old
printers, scanners, vcrs, etc. The only things that they
cannot take are disposable batteries, however they can
recycle rechargeable batteries, tube tvs and some CRT
monitors, and lcd tvs over 32 inches they cannot take.
Staples, 215-579-0151.
Newtown Twp., 10 West Road,
They can recycle almost all dated technology, old
printers, scanners, vcrs, etc. The only things that they
cannot take are disposable batteries, however they can
recycle rechargeable batteries, tube tvs and some CRT
monitors, and lcd tvs over 32 inches they cannot take.
Target, 215-269-0532.
Middletown Twp., Langhorne, 2331 E. Lincoln Highway,
(Recycle MP3 players, cellphones and ink cartridges as
well.)
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#1 Plastic Bottles
#2 Plastic Bottles
Plastic Bags
Yard Waste
Scrap Metal
Electronics
Junk Mail
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Brown Glass
Office Paper
1
Clear Glass
1
Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
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Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
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Phone Books
Recycling Locations
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Catalogs
Lower Bucks
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Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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Facility (TRFF) (215) 736-9400 or (215) 428-4354.
1121 Bordentown Rd. Falls Township,
Open M-F, 7am-3:45pm, Sat.7am-12:45pm, for drop-off
recycling. TRFF also accepts yard waste and municipal
waste for a fee.
UPS Store, 215-355-6603.
472 Second Street Pike, Southampton,
(Recycle any packaging material.)
UPS Store, 215-860-6662.
Langhorne Borough, 13 Summit Square Center,
(Recycle any packaging material.)
Wal-Mart, 215-788-5600.
100 Commerce Circle, Bristol Twp.,
Take hangers, cell phones, and watch, laptop, and car
batteries. Take lawnmowers, but only if it was previously
purchased at a Wal-Mart.
Wrightstown Township Building. (215) 598-3313.
738 Penns Park Rd. Open 24 hours.
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Scrap Metal
Electronics
Junk Mail
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Office Paper
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Clear Glass
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Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
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Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
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Phone Books
Recycling Locations
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Catalogs
Lower Bucks
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Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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Keep clean and dry. Cardboard should be flattened and bundled. Newspaper and other paper should be bundled or placed into paper grocery bags. No waxed-coated, dirty or food
contaminated items. For cardboard: PO=Pickup only, DO=Drop-off only, B=Both
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Empty and rinse. Flatten or crush to save space. No scrap metal, foil, or food residue.
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Empty and rinse. DO NOT break. No ceramics, mirrors, crystal, dishes, light bulbs, TV tubes, window & auto glass or cookware.
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No plastic film, wide-mouth jars, tubs, styrofoam, bleach containers, motor oil containers, bags or containers coded #3-#7.
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Compost leaves. Leave grass clippings on lawn. Do not dispose as trash.
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No compressed gas cylinders, 55 gallon drums. Appliances containing freon (such as refrigerators), call for information about proper disposal.
For more information about the HHW collection program, go to www.buckscounty.org/departments/planning or call 800-346-4242.
Bedminster Township, 215-795-2190.
Kellers Church and Creek Roads.
Open 24 hrs. Bedminster Twp. residents ONLY.
Buckingham Twp. Building, 215-794-8834.
Buckingham Twp., 4613 Hughesian Dr.
(Also recycle household items-furniture, appliances.
Also recycle tires.)
Geese Auto Salvage, Inc., 215-795-2302.
Bedminster Twp., 1071 Spruce Lane
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Office Paper
611 Metals, 267-221-6924. Pipersville,
Take all freon and non-freon items; buy junk cars; take
electronics, microwaves and lawnmowers as well. Take
CRT's for a fee of $5 each.
ACME, 215-997-3690.
Chalfont Borough, 505 West Butler Ave.
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Steel Cans
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Aluminum Cans
1
Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
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Phone Books
Recycling Locations
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Catalogs
Central Bucks
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Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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Giant Food, Inc., 215-674-4607.
Warminster Twp., 720 West Street Road #D
Home Depot, 215-491-0189.
Warrington Twp., 650 Easton Road
Only take compact fluorescent light bulbs, rechargeable
batteries, in the spring time they take pots for potted
plants.
Jeffery Sparks Excavating, 215-345-4481.
Doylestown Borough, 4493 Lois Lane E,
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316 W. 7th St., Lansdale.
Open M-F, 8-4:30, Sat 9-1.
This location is a buyback center. Take all ferrous and
non-metals, even lawnmowers. They also buy all types
of high temp alloys, catalytic converters, batteries, and
all junk cars.
Lowes, 215-491-5968.
Warrington Twp. 425 Easton Road.
Take all customer returned items to recycle, light bulbs,
rechargable batteries, lawnmower batteries, all
appliances/freon items, (dehumidifiers, microwaves, air
conditioners washers, dryers, etc,.) also take hydrogen
generators.
New Hope Borough Public Works Building
Compost Site, 215-862-3347.
New Hope Twp., (Residents Only)
Pisarek Farms, 215-598-7687.
Doylestown Borough, 5279 Ridge Road
Plumstead Township Compost Site, 215-766-8914.
Plumstead Twp., Township Farm
R & R Liberty Gas Station, 215-348-2800.
Doylestown, 290 West State Street
RadioShack, 215-348-2898.
Doylestown Twp, 426 North Main Street
(Recycle rechargable batteries.)
RadioShack, 215-862-0800.
New Hope Twp., 6542 Logan Square #G
(Recycle rechargable batteries)
RadioShack, 215-957-9611.
Warminster Twp., 764 West Street Road
(Recycle rechargable batteries)
Solebury Township Municipal Building Compost
Site, 215-297-5656.
Solebury Twp. 100 Park Ave.
(Only accept Christmas trees during Christmas time.)
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#2 Plastic Bottles
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Yard Waste
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Junk Mail
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Brown Glass
Office Paper
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Clear Glass
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Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
1
Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
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Phone Books
Recycling Locations
1
Catalogs
Central Bucks
1
Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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Staples, 215-489-1130.
Doylestown Twp., 436 N. Main Street.
They can recycle almost all dated technology, old
printers, scanners, vcrs, etc. The only things that they
cannot take are disposable batteries; however they can
recycle rechargeable batteries, tube tvs and some CRT
monitors, and lcd tvs over 32 inches they cannot take.
Staples, 215-862-4525.
New Hope Twp., 300 W. Bridge Street.
They can recycle almost all dated technology, old
printers, scanners, vcrs, etc. The only things that they
cannot take are disposable batteries; however they can
recycle rechargeable batteries, tube tvs and some CRT
monitors, and lcd tvs over 32 inches they cannot take.
Staples, 215-343-3251.
Warrington Twp., 1075 Main Street.
They can recycle almost all dated technology, old
printers, scanners, vcrs, etc. The only things that they
cannot take are disposable batteries, however they can
recycle rechargeable batteries, tube tvs and some CRT
monitors, and lcd tvs over 32 inches they cannot take.
Staples, 215-957-7940.
Warminster Twp., 645 York Road.
They can recycle almost all dated technology, old
printers, scanners, vcrs, etc. The only things that they
cannot take are disposable batteries, however they can
recycle rechargeable batteries, tube tvs and some CRT
monitors, and lcd tvs over 32 inches they cannot take.
Target, 215-491-5370.
Warrington Twp., 401 Easton Road. Recycle MP3
players, cellphones and Ink Cartridges as well)
Trans Shop Pro Performance, 215-345-8790.
Doylestown, 300 S. Main Street.
(See Auto Recycling Llist.)
UPS Store, 215-794-1199.
Buckingham, 4950-C York Road PO Box 2000
(Recycle any packaging material.)
UPS Store, 215-230-9898.
Doylestown, 73 Old Dublin Pike, Suite 10
(Recycle any packaging material)
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#1 Plastic Bottles
#2 Plastic Bottles
Plastic Bags
Yard Waste
Scrap Metal
Electronics
Junk Mail
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Brown Glass
Office Paper
1
Clear Glass
1
Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
1
Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
1
Phone Books
Recycling Locations
1
Catalogs
Central Bucks
1
Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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UPS Store, 215-862-3600.
6542A Lower York Road, New Hope,
(Recycle any packaging material)
UPS Store, 215-672-5330.
868 W. Street Road Warminster
(Recycle any packaging material)
UPS Store, 215-794-1199.
Buckingham, 4950-C York Road, PO Box 2000,
(Recycle any packaging material)
Wal-Mart, 215-442-5670.
100 E. Street Road, Warminster,
Take hangers, cell phone, watch, laptop, and car
batteries. Take lawnmowers but only if it was previously
purchased at a Wal-Mart.
Warminster Twp. Education Center Compost Site,
215-443-5428, Warminster Twp., 100 Veterans Way
(Also Christmas Trees during Christmas time only)
Warwick Green Grinders, 215-598-3058.
Warwick Twp., Jamison, 2616 Rushland Road
(No bamboo, grass clippings or Walnut trees, but they
accept all other yard waste.)
Waste Management of Indian Valley, 215-257-1142.
400 Progress Drive, Telford.
Open Wed, 12-5pm, Sat. 8am-12pm
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#1 Plastic Bottles
#2 Plastic Bottles
Plastic Bags
Yard Waste
Scrap Metal
Electronics
Junk Mail
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Brown Glass
Office Paper
1
Clear Glass
1
Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
1
Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
1
Phone Books
Recycling Locations
1
Catalogs
Central Bucks
1
Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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contaminated items. For cardboard: PO=Pickup only, DO=Drop-off only, B=Both
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Empty and rinse. DO NOT break. No ceramics, mirrors, crystal, dishes, light bulbs, TV tubes, window & auto glass or cookware.
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Appendix B-2: Recycling Drop-off locations in Central Bucks County
For more information about the HHW collection program, go to www.buckscounty.org/departments/planning or call 800-346-4242.
Bedminster Twp., 215-795-2190.
Kellers Church and Creek Roads.
Open 24 hrs. Bedminster Twp. residents only.
Best Buy, 215-804-0039.
Richland Twp., Quakertown, 646 N. West End Blvd.,
(Recycle anything electronic - TVs, DVDs, Printers, etc.
and batteries - cell phone and alkaline)
Durham Township Municipal Building Drop-off Site,
610-346-8911. Durham Twp. 215 Old Furnace Road,
Residents only can bring in anything from paper
products to plastic bottles and bags; 1st Saturday of
every month they have regional recycling for anyone for
the items described above; 1 Saturday per year, usually
the last one in April, anyone can bring in anything to
recycle and they will make it happen like scrap metal,
computers, and motor oil just to list a few.
East Rockhill Township Municipal Complex,
215-257-9156. Perkasie, 1622 Ridge Rd.,
Open 24 hrs. East Rockhill Twp. residents only.
E-waste Experts, 1-877-328-2927.
Take all non-freon items for free, and all freon items for
a fee like refrigerators and freezers. Take pretty much
anything that has a cord; check e-wasteexperts.com for
all accepted items under the materials accepted tab.
Open M-F, 7am-5pm.
Geese Auto Salvage, Inc., (215) 795-2302.
Bedminster Twp., 1071 Spruce Lane
Giant Food Inc., 215-538-3399.
Quakertown, 1465 W Broad St.
Haycock Township Municipal Complex,
215-536-3641. 640 Harrisburg School Rd.
Open 24 hrs. (Township residents ONLY.)
Hilltown Township Leaf Drop-off Program,
215-453-6000. Hilltown Twp. Municipal Building.
Municipal residents ONLY. (Brush and leaves only)
Joe Mattero Recycling, Inc., 215-855-4808.
Lansdale, 316 W. 7th St., Open M-F, 8-4:30, Sat 9-1.
This location is a buyback center.
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#1 Plastic Bottles
#2 Plastic Bottles
Plastic Bags
Yard Waste
Scrap Metal
Electronics
Junk Mail
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Brown Glass
Office Paper
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Clear Glass
1
Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
1
Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
1
Phone Books
Recycling Locations
1
Catalogs
Upper Bucks
1
Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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Lowes, 215-529-4940.
Quakertown, 1001 South West End Blvd.
Take all customer returned items to recycle, light bulbs,
rechargable batteries, lawnmower batteries; all
appliances/freon items, (dehumidifiers, microwaves, air
conditioners washers, dryers, etc.) also take hydrogen
generators
Milford Township, 215-536-2090.
Spinnerstown, 2050 Krammes Rd.,
Open 24 hrs. (Residents ONLY)
Nockamixon Township, (610) 847-5058.
589 Lake Warren Rd.
3rd Sat. of each month, 10am-2pm. (Residents ONLY)
Perkasie Borough, 215-257-5056
311 S. 9th St., Borough Residents ONLY. Open 24 hrs.
Quakertown Borough Yard Waste, 215-536-5001.
Drop-off Site, P.O. Box 727
(Garden residue, weeds, and plant material)
Richland Township Compost Site, 215-536-4066.
Richland Twp., 1328 California Road Suite A,
(leaves, twigs, branches, etc.)
R-Town Paper Drop Off, 215-538-9290.
Richlandtown Borough, 1260 Cherry Street.
(Also only take leaves for yard waste)
Sears, 215-538-3590.
Richland Twp., Quakertown, 70 N. West End Blvd,
(Take microwaves.)
Sellersville Borough, 215-257-5075.
Sellersville Twp., Maple Ave. (Only take light bulbs)
Otherwise residents can use Waste Management.
Shulberger, 215-538-1800. Quakertown,
Take all freon and non-freon items for a fee, includes
microwaves and dehumidifiers as well, do not take TVs.
Silverdale Borough, 215-257-5550.
111 West Main Street. Have Christmas Tree Drop-off
during Christmas time. All Residents are responsible for
recycling and are offered single stream recycling, but
they do tell residents that they can take cardboard and
all paper products to Pennridge Central Middle
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Plastic Bags
Yard Waste
Scrap Metal
Electronics
Junk Mail
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Clear Glass
1
Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
1
Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
1
Phone Books
Recycling Locations
1
Catalogs
Upper Bucks
1
Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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School. Also all aluminum and steel cans can go to
Pennridge Community Center.
Staples, 215-721-9033.
Hilltown Twp.-Telford, 4020 Bethlehem Pike,
They can recycle almost all dated technology, old
printers, scanners, vcrs, etc. The only things that they
cannot take are disposable batteries, however they can
recycle rechargeable batteries, tube tvs and some CRT
monitors, and lcd tvs over 32 inches they cannot take.
Staples, 215-538-3468.
Quakertown Twp, 20 N. West End Blvd.,
They can recycle almost all dated technology, old
printers, scanners, vcrs, etc. The only things that they
cannot take are disposable batteries, however they can
recycle rechargeable batteries, tube tvs and some CRT
monitors, and lcd tvs over 32 inches they cannot take.
Target, 215-529-2720,
Quakertown Twp., 601 N. West End Blvd, (Recycle
MP3 players, cellphones and ink cartridges as well)
Tinicum Township, 610-294-9154.
Tinicum Twp., Pipersville, 163 Municipal Road,
(Residents ONLY) Take freon items,
The Dept. of Public Works can also safely dispose of
and recycle appliances, refrigerators, air conditioners,
tires, scrap steel and aluminum, furniture and used oil at
the Public Works building. Small fees apply. Also any
pulp based products. Also take non-corrugated card
board. Check out http://www.tinicumbucks.org/ and click
on Recycling in Tinicum for more details (in the left hand
column in orange) Take Humidifiers and
Dehumidifiers and small freon items for cost $15.00,
Large freon items (Refrigerators, Freezers and Large Air
Conditioners etc., cost $20.00 each
Trumbauersville Borough, 215-536-1761.
Trumbauersville Twp., 2100 Krammes Road,
Take anything non-freon. Last Tuesday of every month
they take furniture.
Wal-Mart, 215-529-7689.
Richland Twp., Quakertown, 195 N. West End Blvd.
Take hangers, take cell phone, watch, laptop, and car
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#1 Plastic Bottles
#2 Plastic Bottles
Plastic Bags
Yard Waste
Scrap Metal
Electronics
Junk Mail
2
Brown Glass
Office Paper
1
Clear Glass
1
Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
1
Corrugated
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
1
Phone Books
Recycling Locations
1
Catalogs
Upper Bucks
1
Magazines
Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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batteries. Take lawnmowers but only if it was previously
purchased at a Wal-Mart.
Waste Management of Indian Valley, 215-257-1142.
Telford, 400 Progress Drive,
Open Wed, 12-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
West Rockhill Township Municipal Bldg.,
215-257-9063. Sellersville, 1028 Ridge Rd.,
Open 24 hrs. West Rockhill residents ONLY.
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Office Paper
1
Clear Glass
1
Steel Cans
1
Aluminum Cans
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Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
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Recycling Locations
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Upper Bucks
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Disposal Instructions
Newspapers
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Disposal Instructions:
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Keep clean and dry. Cardboard should be flattened and bundled. Newspaper and other paper should be bundled or placed into paper grocery bags. No waxed-coated, dirty or food
contaminated items. For cardboard: PO=Pickup only, DO=Drop-off only, B=Both
2
Empty and rinse. Flatten or crush to save space. No scrap metal, foil, or food residue.
3
Empty and rinse. DO NOT break. No ceramics, mirrors, crystal, dishes, light bulbs, TV tubes, window & auto glass or cookware.
4
No plastic film, wide-mouth jars, tubs, styrofoam, bleach containers, motor oil containers, bags or containers coded #3-#7.
5
Compost leaves. Leave grass clippings on lawn. Do not dispose as trash.
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No compressed gas cylinders, 55 gallon drums. Appliances containing freon (such as refrigerators), call for information about proper disposal.
For more information about the HHW collection program, go to www.buckscounty.org/departments/planning or call 800-346-4242.
USED AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS RECYCLING
Lower Bucks County drop-off locations
Business Name
Address
City
Phone
Hours
Oil
Antifreeze
Batteries
Tires
Mr. Auto, Inc.
3560 Bristol Pike
Bensalem
215-245-1333
M-F 8am - 5pm
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$2.50/tire-max 4
Irvin's Sunoco
919 Bristol Pike
Bensalem
215-245-9717
M-F 7am- 4pm
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C.P. Sunoco
3340 Bristol Road
Bensalem
215-750-0580
24 Hours
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Depends on size-starts at $2.50/tire
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Bob's Sunoco Service
3611 Hulmeville Road
Bensalem
215-639-8010
M-F 5am-11pm, Sat. and Sun. 6am-11pm
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Pep Boys
1748 Street Road
Bensalem
215-638-3788
M-F 8am - 9pm, Sat. 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm
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625 Rt. 13
Bristol
215-785-2219
Challenger Automotive
3214 Bath Road
Bristol
215-946-4650
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm
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C. Hamm, Inc.
1415 Radcliffe Street
Bristol
215-788-6702
M-F 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am - noon
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Fairless Hills Mobile Station
501 Oxford Valley
Fairless Hills
215-949-2230
M-F 8am-5pm, Sat 8am - noon
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Pep Boys
101 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills
215-547-3550
M-F 8am-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun. 9am-6pm
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Glenn's Auto Care Center
338 Bustleton Pike
Feasterville
215-322-7712
M-F 8am-5pm,
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Jiffy Lube
2 West Street Road
Feasterville-Trevose
215-357-5553
M-F 8am-6pm, Sat 8-5pm, Sun 9-4pm
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Bear's Auto Service
115 E. Bridge Street
Morrisville
215-295-5378
M-F 8am-5:30pm
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Plaza Shell
907 W. Trenton Ave.
Morrisville
215-295-6098
M-F 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm
Bob Gass Service Center
4122 E. Bristol Road
Trevose
215-357-9645
M-F 8am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-12:30pm
NAPA Auto Parts
1360 Industrial Hwy
Upper Southampton
215-355-2800
M-F 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-2pm
Skerdlant's Mobil
Rt. 532 & Taylorsville Rd.
Washington Crossing
215-493-4347
M-F 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
40 E. Afton Ave.
Yardley
215-493-3633
Tony's Auto Repair
64 Ferry Street
Yardley
215-493-2017
M-F 8am-5pm. Sat 8am-12pm
Cardboard
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A & A Cooling Systems, Inc
Sitko's Repair Service, Inc.
Other

M-F 8am - 5pm,
M-F 7am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm
Oil Filters

up to 2 if didn't buy one
$2.00/tire

$2/tire


$4/tire
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
$1/gal
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
$3/tire
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$4.25/tire(off-rim) $14.25/tire(on-rim)
Notes:
At the time of survey, there was no cost for the acceptance of these materials. However, market conditions change. There could be a small charge to accept these materials.
 Fee - call for current costs.
Prices shown for tires is for typical car tire off of the rim. Larger tires, or tires on rims will cost more.
NEVER LEAVE ANY MATERIALS WHEN STATION IS CLOSED. ALWAYS CHECK WITH ATTENDANT WHEN DROPPING OFF MATERIALS
NEVER MIX LIQUIDS.
1 - Maximum 5 quarts/person/day
2 - Scrap Metal, Appliances (without Freon)
3 - Also accepts old Propane Tanks and gasoline
Paint




$3.50/tire
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August 2014
2
Used Automotive Drop-off Locations in Central Bucks County
Business Name
Address
City
Phone
Hours
Kershaw & Fritz Tire Ser, Inc.
670 N Main Street
Doylestown
215-345-0712
M-F 7:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm
Oil

Antifreeze Batteries


$3.50/tire

South Main Tire, Inc.
3853 Old Easton Road
Doylestown
215-345-8620
M-F 8am-5pm
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
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$3.50-5.50/tire

Trans Shop Pro Perf Trans
300 S Mainstreet
Doylestown
215-345-8790
M-F 8am-5:30pm
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
$3-5/tire

2
Liberty R & R Gas Station
290 West State Street
Doylestown
215-348-2800
Shop M-F 8am-5pm, Gas, M-F 6am-9pm, Sat.8am-9pm,
 Sun. 9am-6pm


$4/reg tire, truck tires varies

2
First Choice Auto
901 County Line Road
Huntingdon Valley 215-322-1776
M-F 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat- By appt

$3/tire

2
New Hope Mobile
350 W. Bridge Street
New Hope
215-862-5350
M-F 7:30am-4pm(Mechanic) Store-(6am-12pm)

Depending
Torodyne
1070 Swamp Road
Rushland
215-598-3105
M-F 7:30am-5:00pm
Len's Hartsville Garage
1075 Bristol Road
Warminster
215-675-6641
M-F 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 10am to 3pm



$4-6/tire

Dick & Rip's Auto $ Truck Repair
299 Street Road
Warminster
215-443-5310
M-Sat 8am-6pm
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

$3-4/tire

Lafferty Chevrolet
829 W. Street Road
Warminster
215-672-2000
M-F 7:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-1:30pm
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Tires
Oil Filters Other
2
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2

Used Automotive Drop-off Locations in Upper Bucks County
Oil
Antifreeze
Batteries
Tires
Miller Tire & Auto Co.
Business Name
856 Blooming Glen Rd.
Address
Blooming Glen
City
215-257-4307
Phone
M-F 7am-5:30pm, Sat 7am-noon
Hours



$4/tire
Geese Auto Salvage, Inc.
1071 Spruce Lane
Perkasie
215-795-2302
M-F 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 7:30am-12:30pm
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Dan's Garage
929 E Pumping Station Rd.
Quakertown
215-536-4050
M-F 9am-5:30pm

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AutoZone
1518 West Broad Street
Quakertown
215-529-4550
M-S 7:30am-10pm, Sun- 9am to 9pm

M M Afflerbach Sons
112 S. Front Street
Quakertown
215-536-2438
M-F 8am-5pm

Pep Boys
222 S. West End Blvd.
Quakertown
215-538-3220
M-F 8am-9pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm

A & T Chevrolet, Inc
801 Bethlehem Pike
Sellersville
215-257-8022
M-F 8am-8pm, Sat 12pm-4pm

Bergey's Tire Service
1419 Old Route 309
Sellersville
215-257-6527
M-F 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

Rock Hill Auto Repair, Inc.
130 Almont Road
Sellersville
215-257-9764
M-F 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-noon
Souderton Automotive, Inc.
Rt. 113 & Old Bethlehem Pike Souderton
215-721-3300 M-F 8:00am-5:00pm,
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Notes:
 At the time of survey, there was no cost for the acceptance of these materials. However, market conditions change. There could be a small charge to accept these materials.
 Fee - call for current costs
Prices shown for tires is for typical car tire off of the trim. Larger tires or tires on rims will cost more.
NEVER LEAVE ANY MATERIAL WHEN STATION IS CLOSED. ALWAYS CHECK WITH ATTENDANT WHEN DROPPING OFF MATERIALS
NEVER MIX LIQUIDS.
1 - Maximum 5 quarts/person/day
2 - Scrap Metal, Appliances (without Freon
3 - Also accepts old Propane Tanks, and gasoline
Oil Filters Other
2
$3.00/tire




2
$3.00/tire


2

$4-8/tire




$3.50/tire


$5-10/tire
2
2
August 2014
PROPANE TANK (20lb.) DROP-OFF SITES
Cost to Drop-off Empty
Tank*
$10.00
$10.00
No charge
$5.00
$4.00
$5.30
Company
Location***
Phone Number
**U-Haul
6250 Bristol Road
Bensalem
215-547-5454
**U-Haul
250 Bethlehem Pike
Colmar
215-822-8080
Blue Flame
359 W. Dublin Pike (Rt. 313) Dublin
215-249-3575
**U-Haul
662 E. Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills
215-752-8880
Ace Hardware
Route 611
Plumsteadville 215-766-8220
Cress Gas
26 E. Union St.
Richlandtown
215-536-8010
*Non-empty tank may cost more.
**Amerigas -- Call 1-888-263-7442 - Enter zip code for additional drop-off locations in your area
***Some locations can provide new tanks, new valves and fills.
Blue Rhino -- Call 1-800-258-7466 (http://www.bluerhino.com)