Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Scheduled In Montco

The third recycling date for the collection of househhold hazardous waste sponsored by Montgomery County will take place Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center located at 400 South Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468 between 9:00am and 3:00pm.

Free residential collection events are held outdoors rain or shine.

Toxic and flammable household chemicals are collected for proper disposal.

Acceptable items include gasoline, oil, kerosene, turpentine, paint thinner, oil paint, stains, varnish, pool chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, antifreeze, caustic cleaners and 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.

Containers can be returned upon request.

Do Not Bring: Electronics, appliances, asbestos, explosives, ammunition, medical waste, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, items containing Freon, tires, or the following:

• Latex or Water-Based Paint is not hazardous and can be placed in the trash once it is dry. Air dry latex paint or add absorbent material like kitty litter until paint becomes a solid.

• Alkaline Household Batteries are not hazardous and should be thrown in the trash.

• Prescription Medications should be disposed of in the secure drop boxes located in many area police stations, a list of which can be found in the Recycling Guide at www.MontgomeryCountyRecycles.org.

• Propane or Helium Tanks should be taken to locations listed in the Recycling Guide at www.MontgomeryCountyRecycles.org. Mini propane canisters are accepted at collections.

The remaining Household Hazardous Waste Events for 2015 are:

• Saturday, August 8 Abington Junior High School 2056 Susquehanna Road Abington, PA 19001
• Sunday, October 18 Lower Merion Transfer Station 1300 North Woodbine Avenue Penn Valley, PA 19072 All Events 9:00am – 3:00pm

For more information on the collection events, please visit their website or call the recycling line at 610-278-3618.

Click here to view the household hazardous waste events flyer.