Shredding, Recycling and Drug Take-Back Event at PSU Campus Saturday

State Rep. Duane Milne is holding the 'free shredder event' at Penn State Great Valley from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Recycling Tips for Corks, Eyeglasses and Tools

You can recycle more than you think. See how here.

Patch users across the Philadelphia area have shown increasing interest in how to recycle or safely dispose of any number of household items. So we've put together a series of resources for you and your neighbors. If we miss any item you want to know how to properly dispose of or recycle, please let us know in the comments.   Most people know about how to recycle regular household items like paper and plastic but more things are recyclable than people might realize. See how to recycle the following unusual items: Corks All Whole Foods Markets accept corks for recycling through the Cork ReHarvest program run by the Cork Forest Conservation Alliance. ReCork by Amorim also operates a cork collection location at the Valley Forge Radison Hotel …

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MrsB

1:58 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013

LOL! Me too.   more ›

How to Recycle a Cell Phone in Greater Philly

Don't throw that old cell phone away.

Patch users across the Philadelphia area have shown increasing interest in how to recycle or safely dispose of any number of household items. So we've put together a series of resources for you and your neighbors. If we miss any item you want to know how to properly dispose of or recycle, please let us know in the comments. For those looking to safely get rid of an old or unwanted cell phone in the Greater Philly, there are a number of recycling options. Bring It In The following stores offer varying recycling programs for old cell phones and accessories. Check the Manufacturer Many computer and electronic manufactures offer take-back and recycling programs to allow consumers to return their products safely. The following phone …

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How to Recycle Printer Cartridges in Greater Philly

Don't toss those cartridges in the trash. See how to get rid of them safely.

Patch users across the Philadelphia area have shown increasing interest in how to recycle or safely dispose of any number of household items. So we've put together a series of resources for you and your neighbors. If we miss any item you want to know how to properly dispose of or recycle, please let us know in the comments. For those looking to safely get rid of printer cartridgers in Greater Philly, you've got options. Bring it In The following stores offer varying programs printer cartridges Check the Manufacturer Many computer and electronic manufactures offer take-back and recycling programs to allow consumers to return their products safely. The following companies will accept mailed-back products for recycling: Let the County Handle …

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How to Recycle Computers in Greater Philadelphia

If you've got a spare computer or monitor lying around, there are plenty of ways to recycle it.

Patch users across the Philadelphia area have shown increasing interest in how to recycle or safely dispose of any number of household items. So we've put together a series of resources for you and your neighbors. If we miss any item you want to know how to properly dispose of or recycle, please let us know in the comments. For those looking to safely get rid of an old computer or monitor in the Greater Philly area, there are a number of recycling options. The following stores offer varying programs and offers to computer and monitor owners looking to recycle: Many computer and electronic manufacturers offer take-back and recycling programs to allow consumers to return their products safely. HP, Compaq and Dell all offer free recycling for…

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How to Recycle Drugs in Greater Philly

Don't flush your extra medicine. Here is how to get rid of it.

With Earth Day coming up in April, Patch has put together a series of resources to make recycling easier for you and your neighbors all over the Greater Philadelphia area. If we miss any item you want to know how to properly dispose of or recycle, please let us know in the comments. Why Recycle Prescription Drugs? While there are some prescription drugs that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says are safe to flush down the toilet, the FDA says that take-back programs are best because they reduce the chance that others may accidentally take the medicine and reduce the trace amounts of medicine in the country’s water system. How to Recycle Drugs: The FDA says the best way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter…

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Big Recycler Tredyffrin to Receive $67K Grant

The township is being rewarded for recycling more than 5,000 tons of material in 2010.

State Sen. Andrew Dinniman announced Tuesday that Tredyffrin Township will receive $67,048 in state grant funds to maintain its recycling program. The funds are being awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Development and Implementation Grant Program.  One other Chester County municipality will also receive funding, according to the press release: “It’s good to see municipalities in our region taking on the challenge to recycle more. In doing so, they’re protecting our environment, conserving energy, reducing waste and helping ensure a cleaner, brighter future for our region,” Dinniman said in the release.   The full press release from Sen. Dinniman's office is below. “It’s good to see …

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How to Recycle TVs and Tapes in Greater Philly

Find out how to safely get rid of that old television or VHS tapes.

With Earth Day coming up in April, Patch has put together a series of resources to make recycling easier for you and your neighbors all over the Greater Philadelphia area. If we miss any item you want to know how to properly dispose of or recycle, please let us know in the comments. For those looking to safely get rid of an old television in Greater Philly, there are a number of recycling options. Bring It In The following stores offer varying programs and offers to television owners looking to recycle: Check the Manufacturer Some manufacturers offer take-back and recycling programs to allow consumers to return their products safely. LG, Goldstar and Zenith all offer recycling programs for their televisions. Find out more about the program…

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AME

8:51 am on Sunday, April 7, 2013

If you're in Philly, check the Streets Dept website for electronic waste drop-offs. One site is in Roxborough. Otherwise, keep an eye out for electronic waste days. Green in Chestnut Hill has a "Weird Waste Day" coming up on April 20. http://greeninchestnuthill.blogspot.com/   more ›

How to Recycle Batteries in Greater Philadelphia

Find out where to get rid of batteries safely.

With Earth Day coming up in April, Patch has put together a series of resources to make recycling easier for you and your neighbors all over the Greater Philadelphia area. If we miss any item you want to know how to properly dispose of or recycle, please let us know in the comments. For those looking to get rid of unwated or expired batteries, there are more options than you might think.  Household Batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9v) The good news with most household batteries is that you can throw them out, if you so choose. The issues with throwing these kinds of batteries out in years past was due to their mercury content. However, since mercury in most household batteries has been phased out thanks to the Battery Managment Act of 1996, …

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