Household Hazardous Waste & Old Computer and Electronic Recycling Program

Northampton Township

Northampton Township Complex
55 Township Road
Richboro, PA 18954

Phone: (215) 357-6800
Fax: (215) 357-1251

Police Department

Northampton Township Police
50 Township Road
Richboro, PA 18954

Emergency: 911
Need a Police Officer? (Non-Emergency): (215) 357-8700
Business Only: (215) 322-6111

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Southeastern Pennsylvania Household Hazardous Waste Program

Bring your household hazardous wastes to one of the following scheduled events:

May 5, 2012
Lower Makefield Corporate Center-South
770 Township Line Road
Lower Makefield Township


June 9, 2012
Upper Bucks County Area Vo-Tech School
3115 Ridge Road
Bedminster Township


July 21, 2012
Central Bucks South High School
1100 Folly Road
Warrington Township


August 18, 2012
Quakertown Community High School
600 Park Avenue
Quakertown Borough


August 25, 2012
Bucks County Technical High School
610 Wistar Road
Bristol Township


Each event will take place rain or shine from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Why?

Household Products containing toxic chemicals, like pesticides, oil-based paint, solvents, cleaning products, weed killers and automotive batteries can be a threat to people and the environment if improperly discarded. Never throw these materials into the trash, as the toxic chemicals may harm sanitation workers, or result in fires in collection vehicles. It is also not safe to pour them into a sink or storm drain as they can end up in the environment polluting the air, water, or soil.

What can you bring?

Up to 25 gallons or 220 pounds of Hazardous Products. Read the label! Hazardous Products will have cautionary words on the label. For example: Danger, Warning, or Caution. Other words or phrases that can signal hazardous products include: poisonous, hazardous, combustible, flammable, corrosive, volatile, caustic, irritant, explosive, toxic, use with adequate ventilation, avoid inhaling. If there are no words indicating it is a hazardous product, it likely isn't.

Bring:

Pesticides

  • Chlordane
  • DDT
  • Malathion
  • Sevin
  • Rodent Poison

Toxics

  • Photographic Chemicals
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Rust/Paint Remover
  • Weed Killer
  • Antifreeze
  • Mercury
  • CFLs (fluorescent lamps)

Lead-Acid Batteries

  • Car
  • Marine
  • Motorcycle
  • Truck

Flammables

  • Oil-Based Paint
  • Paint Thinner
  • Spot Removers
  • Gasoline
  • Kerosene
  • Gas/Oil mixture
  • Heating Oil

Caustics

  • Ammonia-Based Cleaners
  • Household Lye
  • Oven Cleaner
  • Drain Cleaner
  • Metal Cleaner

Household Batteries

  • All Button Types
  • Lithium
  • Re-chargeables

    • Do Not Bring:

    • LATEX PAINT* (It is not toxic-it is water based)
    • Appliances (with or without Freon)
    • Asbestos
    • Biological Waste
    • Explosives
    • Gas Cylinders (Greater than 20 lbs.)
    • Household Batteries (Regular Alkaline)
    • PCBs
    • Pressurized CFCs (Greater than 1 lb.)
    • Radioactive Waste
    • Tires

* Remove lid to allow to air dry or mix with absorbent (e.g. kitty litter) until no longer a liquid and discard in plastic trash bag.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Old Computer & Electronic Recycling Program

Bring your electronic waste to one of the following scheduled events:

April 28, 2012
Bucks County Community College
275 Swamp Road
Newtown Township


June 30, 2012
Pennridge High School
1228 N. Fifth Street
Perkasie Township


July 14, 2012
Bucks County Planning Commission
Almshouse Road & Route 611
Doylestown Township


August 11, 2012
Upper Bucks Government Service Center
261 California Road
Quakertown Borough


September 1, 2012
Lower Bucks Government Service Center
Enter near 4270 Woodbourne Road
Middletown Township


September 29, 2012
Bucks County Planning Commission
Almshouse Road & Route 611
Doylestown Township


Each event will take place rain or shine from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Why?

Household electronics contain toxic chemicals like lead and mercury and can be a threat to people and the environment if improperly discarded. Never throw these materials into the trash, as the toxic chemicals may harm sanitation workers, or result in fires in collection vehicles. Take advantage of this recycling program or look online for others. It is becoming easier and easier to find electronic recyclers.

What can you bring?

Any and all amounts of the following items. No quantity limits.

Bring:

  • All sizes & types TVs
  • Answering Machines
  • Blenders
  • Camcorders
  • Cell Phones
  • Copiers
  • CPUs
  • Electronic Typewriters
  • Fax Machines
  • Gaming Consoles/Controllers
  • Keyboards
  • Laptop Computers-ALL
  • Mice
  • Microwaves
  • Monitors
  • Peripherals
  • Print Cartridges
  • Printers
  • Radios
  • Rechargable Batteries
  • Remote Controls
  • Scanners
  • Stereo/Tape/CD Players
  • Telephones
  • Vacuums
  • VCR/DVD Platers

    • Do Not Bring:

    • NO Freon containing devices (ACs, dehumidifiers, & refrigerators)
    • Biological Waste (Needles, test strips, etc.)
    • Explosives
    • Gas Cylinders
    • Household Batteries (regular alkalines)
    • Large Kitchen Appliances (Stove, etc.)
    • Lawn Mowers
    • Radioactive Waste
    • Pressurized CFCs (Greater than 1 lb.)
    • Tires

If you are unsure whether you can bring an item, please call first.

For additional information please contact:

  • Tthe PADEP Recycling Hotline at 1-800-346-4242
  • Bucks County Planning Commission at 215-345-3400
  • http://www.buckscounty.org and Click on "How do I ... Recycle in Bucks?"

This program is a community service of Bucks County Board of Commissioners and participating municipalities and is not open to business, industry or institutions.

Northampton Township