Whitemarsh Township, PA : Our living past, our growing future.
Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania
Board of Supervisors
Robert R. Hart, Chair
Sara J. Erlbaum, Vice-Chair
Amy P. Grossman
Cathy Peduzzi
Melissa S. Sterling

Hazardous Household Waste & Electronics Recycling

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Whitemarsh Township is now accepting computers and other electronics for recycling.

Residents can help the environment and clear out some space at home at the same time, recycling also helps reduce the township's trash collection expenses, saving tax dollars.

All electronics, except televisions, are accepted including computers, monitors, printers, microwaves, video recorders, stereos, telephones, and DVD players. Equipment is collected during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm at the Township Building.

For more information regarding recycling electronics, call the Township at 610-825-3535.

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Disposal of Prescription Drugs - Federal Guidelines

Do not flush prescription drugs down the toilet or drain unless the label or accompanying patient informaiton specifically instructs to do so. For information on drugs that should be flushed, visit the FDA's website.

To dispose of prescription drugs not labeled to be flushed, you may be able to take advantage of a community Drug Take-Back Program for proper disposal.

If a Drug Take-Back Collection Program is not available:

  1. Take your prescription drugs out of their original containers
  2. Mix drugs with an undesirable substance, such as cat litter or used coffee grounds
  3. Put the mixture into a disposable container with a lid, such as an empty margarine tub, or into a sealable bag
  4. Conceal or remove any personal information, including Rx number, on the empty containers by covering it with black permanent marker or duct tape, or by scratching it off.
  5. Place the sealed container with the mixture and the empty drug containers in the trash.

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Hazardous Household Waste Collection Events

Montgomery County hosts hazardous waste and electronics collections events throughout the year where residents can bring unwanted hazardous household automotive products, home maintenance, lawn and pest control products to be recycled properly.

Events that accept electronics accept all electronic equipments attached to a computer - monitors, keyboards, cables, printers, faxes, scanners, etc. TV's smaller than 27 inches are also accepted. TV's larger than 27 inches can be recycled through the manufacturer by visiting the TV manufacturer's website.

2011 Hazardous Household Waste and Electronics Collection Program Schedule

ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM

DATE LOCATION ADDRESS
April 16
Upper Perkiomen Valley High School
2 Walt Road
Pennsburg, PA 18073
May 14
Upper Merion Middle School
Enter near 435 Crossfield Road
King of Prussia, PA
June 25
Montgomery County Community College
Enter near 473 Cathcart Road
Blue Bell, PA 17422
August 20
Spring-Ford High School
350 S. Lewis Road
Royersford, PA 19468
September 24
Temple University - Ambler Campus
Enter near 1431 E. Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19468
October 22
Lower Merion Township Transfer Station
1300 N. Woodbine Ave.
Penn Valley, PA 19072

Residents can visit the Montgomery County Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Programs website or call 610-278-3618 for more information.

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Donate Your Old Cell Phones

911 Cell Phones to Help Seniors

Help those in need by donating your used cell phones. Your old cell may not be of any use to you, but it can be very useful to the elderly and others. Your stored information is erased, and the phones are given to people for exclusively emergency use.

Drop your phone off at the Whitemarsh Township municipal building. A box is located in the main entrance lobby (from the rear parking lot).

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Fluorescent Lamp and CFL Recycling

Fluorescent lamps and compact fluorescent lamp light bulbs ("CFL") are included in the US EPA universal hazardous wastes.

Whitemarsh Township collects fluorescent lamps up to four-feet in length and CFL bulbs for proper disposal. Just bring the lamps and bulbs to the Township Building during normal business hours.

For more information regarding recycling electronics, call the Township at 610-825-3535.

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