Electronic Recycling

• What is it and why should we do it?
• Electronics including computers, monitors, televisions, audio equipment, printers, and other home electronic devices. Consumer electronic products are characterized by rapidly evolving technology and a relatively short product life. Advances in technology for all electronic equipment, particularly computers, soon renders them obsolete. The average lifespan of a Pentium-class computer is about 2-3 years. Items that break are often not repaired due to the relatively low price of replacement equipment. When the equipment breaks or becomes obsolete, it is commonly thrown in the trash. But there are alternative options!
• Electronic equipment contains metals that, if not properly managed or contained, can become hazardous wastes. Cadmium - The largest source of cadmium in municipal waste is rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries. Lead - Monitors and televisions contain a picture tube known as a cathode ray tube (CRT). The CRTs contain leaded glass, and are the largest source of lead in municipal waste. Mercury - Some electronic equipment also contains recoverable quantities of mercury.
• Local Recycling Opportunities:
  • Lease instead of purchase
  • Contact our Dept. for collection event date

Wire Coat Hangars

• Contact your local dry cleaner for their return policy. In our research, most of the Dry Cleaners in Dauphin County DO ACCEPT the wire coat hangars!

Mercury Thermometers

• Contact our Department for information on an "exchange" program
• Can be disposed of properly through the HHW Curbside Program, contingent you are disposing of other HHW.

Appliances

• Some municipalities have 1x per week "bulk collection" along with the waste disposal; check with your township/borough for more information.
• Contact our Recycling Hotline at 780-6351 for more disposal options.

Batteries

• They can be recycled for FREE at The Battery Warehouse, 6100 Allentown Blvd. or call 652-0565.

Printer Cartridges

• Recycle Rewards, Inc (888) 336-9181 www.rrewards.com
• Seacoast Inkjet Recycle (877) 989-4900 www.inkjetrecycle.com

Plastic Grocery Bags

• In Dauphin Co., most Giant Foods and Weiss Markets have containers provided to recycle your plastic grocer bags.

Wood Pallets

• Contact our Recycling Hotline at 780-6351 for locations.

Scrap Metals

• Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc. 233-7927.

Automobile Transmissions

• Contact our Recycling Hotline at 780-6351 for locations.

Bubble Wrap and Polystyrene Peanuts

• ANY Mail Boxes, Etc. retail store.

Tires

• Contact our Recycling Hotline at 780-6351 for locations.