Household Hazardous Waste Events(Toxic and flammable chemicals)
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (RAIN OR SHINE)
DATES/LOCATIONS
SATURDAY 04-09-2016- INDIAN VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL, 130 Maple Ave, Harleysville PA 19438
SATURDAY 04-30-2016-NORRISTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL, 1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown PA 19403 (Enter on North Whitehall Road)
SATURDAY 05-14-2016-TEMPLE UNIVERSITY AMBLER CAMPUS, 1431 E BUTLER AVE(enter at) AMBLER PA 19002
SATURDAY 06-18-2016- ABINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 2056 Susquehanna Road, Abington PA 19001
SATURDAY 09-17-2016- SPRING-FORD 9th GRADE CENTER, 400 South Lewis Road, Royersford PA 19468
SUNDAY 10-16-2016- LOWER MERION TRANSFER STATION, 1300 North Woodbine Ave, Penn Valley PA 19072
Collection information
There is no permanent drop off locations.
Event workers will unload your materials so please stay in your Vehicle.
Acceptable items Maximum amount accepted is 25 gallons or 220 pounds. NO 25 or 50 GALLON DRUMS:
Gasoline, oil, kerosene, turpentine, paint thinner, oil paint, stains, varnish, pool chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, antifreeze, caustic cleaners/solvents, mercury, thermometers, flares, fire extinguishers, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent tube light bulbs, CFL Bulbs, mini propane canisters, and Electric oil filled heaters.
DO NOT BRING: Click on links to find out how to get rid of these items.Electronics, Appliances, Asbestos, explosives, ammunition, medical waste, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, Items containing Freon, tires or the following items:
LATEX/ WATER BASED PAINT: this is not hazardous and can be place in the trash once it is dry. Air dry latex paint or add absorbent material like kitty litter until it is solid then dispose of in trash
ALKALINE HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES are not hazardous and should be thrown in trash.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION-Disposal of Prescription Drugs or OTC (over the counter) Medications are accepted during normal business hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday in the wall receptacle at the rear of the Souderton Borough Police Department 31 West Summit Street; Souderton, PA 18964. Please NoNeedles or Epi-pens.
PROPANE TANKS should be taken to a location listed here.
2016 MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENTIAL TIRE COLLECTIONS
9:00 AM to NOON (RAIN OR SHINE)
DATES/LOCATIONS
SATURDAY 05-21-2016 MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell PA 19422
SATURDAY 06-25-2016 WESTERN MONTGOMERY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER, 77 Graterford Road, Limerick PA 19468
Information about Collection:
- Montgomery county Residents only
- Free of Charge
- 8 tires per vehicle maximum
- Rims accepted
- No off road tires
- No Businesses
2016 COMMUNITY PAPER SHREDDING EVENTS
9:00 AM to NOON (RAIN OR SHINE)
DATES/LOCATIONS
SATURDAY 07-16-2016- WESTERN MONTGOMERY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER, 77 Graterford Road, Limerick PA 19468
SATURDAY 07-23-2016- ABINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 2056 Susquehanna Road, Abington PA 19001
SUNDAY 10-23-2016- LOWER MERION TRANSFER STATION, 1300 North Woodbine Ave, Penn Valley PA 19072
Collection information
Bring documents in boxes for ease of shredding. 2 boxes of paper per vehicle limit in consideration of other attendees, volunteers will assist with removing document from vehicles
Residents of Montgomery County only, no businesses
Please make sure that there is no plastic, plastic bags, batteries, cardboard, or metal other than staples and paperclips in the waste.
Capacity is limited and the event must close when trucks are full.
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION ON RECYCLING
Salvation Army Thrift Store in Montgomeryville accepts working TVs of any size and shape as well as working computers and electronics. They are located at 671 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA 18936, phone number 215-631-1570.
Recycling Guide: Recycling items from A – Z
Staples recycling
Map of locations