Thursday, April 18, 2013
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 …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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…
Thursday, February 14, 2013
A $115,000 grant that Hatboro received will aid in the purchase of a new and larger vehicle for recycling pickup.
Tired of breaking down and tying your boxes for recycling? By year’s end, Hatboro officials said residents would no longer need to do that. Hatboro Borough Manager Fred Zollers said the borough found out recently that its $115,000 recycling grant was approved. The funding, which requires a 10 percent municipal match, would be used to buy a new and much larger vehicle for recycling pickup. “This will be like a standard trash truck,” Zollers said of the rear loader trash truck. For residents, that means no more breaking down boxes, according to Zollers. “We’ll be able to take them,” he said. Currently, Hatboro recycles plastic, cardboard and paper. Zollers said “everything but Styrofoam and PVC pipe” is collected. Click here for specifics …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Ever wonder what happens to all those recyclable materials you throw out every week? Patch and Metra4.com found out at Waste Management's processing plant in Philadelphia,
In recognition of America Recycles Day, Patch and Metra4.com took a trip to Waste Management's processing plant located off the Cottman Ave. exit of I-95. Representatives from Waste Management demonstrated where the trucks dump the collected materials and how they are sorted, processed and baled before shipped off to mills throughout the world. America Recycles Day is a national program of Keep America Beautiful dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S. Since its inception in 1997, communities across the country have participated in America Recycles Day on Nov. 15 to educate, promote environmental citizenship, and encourage action. Video provided courtesy Metra4.com.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hatboro residents who normally have trash and recycling pickup on Tuesday have had collections moved to Wednesday.
With Hurricane Sandy winds whipping, the last thing that Hatboro's Public Works Department needs is to track down garbage blown from can to sidewalk and throughout the borough. That's why Hatboro opted to move its Tuesday trash and recycling collection from Tuesday to Wednesday, according to Public Works Director and Borough Manager Fred Zollers. Public Works staff will be working on Tuesday and the borough will be open, Zollers said. Hatboro's Emergency Operations Center will be in place as long as the storm warrants, officials said. Residents who have a Tuesday trash/recycling collection are asked to place items curbside on Wednesday, Oct. 31 for collection.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Did you know wine corks can be recycled?
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, including locations in Hatboro-Horsham Patch and nearby. 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 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 …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Get rid of an old cell phone in a way that is safe.
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, including locations in Hatboro-Horsham Patch and nearby. 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 Hatboro-Horsham area, 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 …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Get rid of unwanted pills in a way that is safe.
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, including locations in Hatboro-Horsham Patch and nearby. 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 …
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Get rid of your unwanted TVs in a way that's safe.
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
Patch users throughout the region 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 television in the Hatboro-Horsham area, 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 manufactures offer take back and recycling programs to allow consumers to return their products safely. LG, Goldstar and Zenith all offer recycling programs for their …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Montgomery County unveils new election sign recycling program.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Metal and plastic signs are dotted along streets and roads throughout the county to remind passersby that today is Election Day. In years past, tens of thousands of those signs were destined for the trash. This year, however, the Montgomery County Recycling office has partnered with ReCommunity Recycling, Sullivan’s Scrap Metals and the Montgomery County Democratic and Republican Committees to collect and recycle all types of campaign signs along with their posts and stakes. “This collection program does not take the responsibility for cleaning up campaign signs away from candidates. Instead, we want to connect candidates and home owners with drop off points so that signs can be recycled instead of thrown in the trash,” said Chris …
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