Changed for 2012:
Montgomery County Collections are separate for Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics and Tires

Contact the Montgomery County Recycling Hotline

Recycling Hotline: (610) 278-3618 or visit their web page Montgomery County Recycles.

Montgomery County
Household Hazardous Waste Program

Hazardous Items Accepted

Mercury bearing items (lamps/bulbs/thermometers/etc...), lead, used motor oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze, kerosene, gasoline, car batteries, pesticides, herbicides, drain cleaners, oven cleaners, spot removers, dry cleaning fluid, rug cleaner, paint thinner, turpentine, paint remover, oil base paint, furniture stripper, wallpaper cement, shellac, furniture refinisher, dyes, lighter fluid, concrete sealers, asphalt sealers, rechargeable batteries, photographic chemicals, propane tanks and cylinders (20 pounds and under) and swimming pool chemicals. Hazardous Items Not Accepted

NO: Explosives, ammunition, infectious or medical waste, large pressurized cylinders (over 20 pounds), propane tanks (over 20 pounds), radioactive materials, household batteries, tires (bring to a County Tire Collection Event) and latex (water base) paint.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Sites for 2012

LOCATION	DATE/TIME
Pottsgrove High School	Saturday, March 24, 2012, 9a-3p
North Penn High School	Saturday, April 7, 2012, 9a-3p
Upper Merion Middle School	Saturday, May 12, 2012, 9a-3p
Temple University Ambler Campus	Saturday, June 23, 2012, 9a-3p
Abington Junior High School	Friday, August 17, 2012, 9a-3p
Lower Merion Township Public Works	Saturday, October 20, 2012, 9a-3p

Montgomery County
Electronic Waste Program

For additional information on collection locations and items, please call the Montgomery County Recycling Hotline:
(610) 278-3618 or visit their web page Montgomery County Recycles

Electronic Items Accepted

Electronic waste is now collected by Montgomery County at separate collections. Items include computers, laptops, monitors, CPUs, mice, keyboards, scanners, printers, fax machines, copiers, speakers, cameras, cell phones, telephones, PDA's, VCRs, DVD/CD players, stereo equipment, radio equipment, video game consoles, TVs (all sizes), typewrites, microwaves, toasters, irons, blenders, vacuums, coffeemakers, mixers, and other SMALL household appliances.

Electronic Items Not Accepted

NO: Household hazardous waste, alkaline batteries, large appliances, explosives, ammunition, tires (SEE BELOW), infectious/medical waste, radioactive waste, air conditioners, de/humidifiers, refrigerators, and smoke detectors.

Electronic Collection Sites for 2012

LOCATION	DATE/TIME
Philadelphia Premium Outlets	Saturday, March 17, 2012, 9a-3p
Indian Valley Middle School	Saturday, April 21, 2012, 9a-3p
Norristown Area High School	Saturday, May 5, 2012, 9a-3p
Wissahickon High School	Saturday, June 30, 2012, 9a-3p
Ursinus College	Friday, July 20, 2012, 9a-3p
Upper Perkiomen Valley High School	Friday, August 10, 2012, 9a-3p
Springfield Township High School	Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9a-3p
Montgomery Mall	Thursday, November 15, 2012, 9a-3p

Tire Recycling Sites for 2012
Montgomery County Residents Only (4 Tires Max per vehicle)

LOCATION	DATE/TIME
Montgomery Mall	Thursday, November 15, 2012, 9a-3p

Other Tire Drop Options

Paint Disposal

Water-based or latex paint may be placed out with your regular trash if the lid is off the can and the paint is completely dry. If there is a small quantity of paint in the can, remove the lid and let is stand in a well-ventilated area away from children and pets until dry. For larger quantities of paint or to speed up the drying process, stir in an absorbent like kitty litter, vermiculite, sawdust, or shredded paper. Once completely dry; discard with your regular trash.

Questions? Call the Public Works Department at (215) 643-1600 ext. 3233