The Cleanup is scheduled from September 10th, 2018 through September 21st, 2018. The event will be funded through the County Commissioners Office and the State Department of Environmental Protection.
The Clean-Up will accept various items such as bulky items, appliances, scrap tires, and scrap metal.
NO ELECTRONICS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (I.E. PAINTS, SOLVENTS, CLEANERS, POISONS)
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. QUESTIONS CONCERNING DISPOSAL OF SUCH ITEMS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO
THE SCHUYLKILL COUNTY OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AT (570) 628-1220
PROOF OF RESIDENCY MUST BE PROVIDED
There will be 16 collection sites throughout the county, listed below with the date scheduled:
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10th:
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN BOROUGH – ST CHARLES STREET, COMPOST SITE, (570) 385-2841; MONDAY SEPT 10TH TO FRIDAY SEPT 14TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 15TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
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C.E.S. LANDFILL -¼ MILE EAST OF I-81 AND RT. 25 INTERSECTION, PHONE (570) 695-3590; MONDAY SEPT. 10TH THROUGH FRIDAY SEPT. 14TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
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CITY OF POTTSVILLE - CITY GARAGE, E. RAILROAD ST., PHONE (570) 622-7690; MONDAY SEPT. 10TH THROUGH FRIDAY SEPT. 14TH FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 15TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
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RINGTOWN BOROUGH – W. APPLE ST., NEAR DROP-OFF RECYCLING SITE, PHONE (570) 889-3095; THURSDAY SEPT. 13TH & FRIDAY SEPT 14TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT 15TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
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NORTH MANHEIM TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 303 MANHEIM RD., PHONE (570) 385-2778; THURSDAY SEPT. 13TH & FRIDAY SEPT. 14TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 15TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M
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MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 1010 W CENTRE ST, PHONE (570) 773-1553; THURSDAY SEPT 13TH 8:00 A.M. -3:00 P.M., FRIDAY SEPT 14TH 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
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PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP - TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 175 OAK GROVE ROAD, PHONE (570) 345-4202; THURSDAY SEPT 13TH 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. & FRIDAY SEPT 14 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
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BRANCH TOWNSHIP - 1/2 MILE PAST GOOD INTENT HOSE COMPANY, 12 SILVERTON RD, PHONE (570) 544-4283; THURSDAY SEPT. 13TH 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., FRIDAY SEPT 14TH 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 15TH 8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17th:
MINERSVILLE BOROUGH - N. DELAWARE AVE. COMPOST SITE, PHONE (570) 544-2149; MONDAY SEPT. 17TH THROUGH FRIDAY SEPT. 21ST FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 22ND FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
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TAMAQUA TRANSFER STATION - SEWAGE PLANT ROAD, PHONE (570) 668-4515; MONDAY SEPT. 17TH THROUGH FRIDAY SEPT. 23RD FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 22ND FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.
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GIRARDVILLE BOROUGH – BEHIND THE “A” ST. SCHOOL, PHONE (570) 276-1635; THURSDAY SEPT. 2OTH & FRIDAY SEPT. 21ST FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 22ND FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
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PORTER TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 309 W. WICONISCO ST., MUIR, PHONE (717) 647-4656; THURSDAY SEPT. 20TH & FRIDAY SEPT. 21ST FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT. 22ND FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
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HEGINS TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 421 S GAP STREET,VALLEY VIEW, PHONE (570) 682-9133; THURSDAY SEPT 20TH AND FRIDAY SEPT 21ST FROM 8:00 AM TO 2:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 22ND FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
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WAYNE TOWNSHIP - TOWNSHIP BUILDING, RT. 183 AND MUNICIPAL ROAD, PHONE (570) 739-2629; THURSDAY SEPT. 20TH FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT. 22ND FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
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TREMONT BOROUGH – BOROUGH BUILDING, 139 CLAY STREET, TREMONT, PHONE (570) 695-2199; FRIDAY SEPT 21ST FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 22ND FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
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NEW RINGGOLD BOROUGH: COMMUNITY FIRE COMPANY, 25 N RAILROAD ST, PHONE (570) 640-5455; SATURDAY SEPT 22ND 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
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A cost may be associated with some items.
Exact locations and further information will be listed on the county website at www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Recycles
Consumers in Schuylkill County with electronic items they want to recycle have other options.
The county’s website lists several companies that will recycle items, including Vertigo Systems, Bloomsburg Recycling Center, Responsible Recycling Services, etc.
WHERE TO RECYCLE
Policies about what items are eligible may vary, and some places may offer free recycling, so it is wise to call ahead:
Vertigo Systems
376 Centre Avenue, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
MUST Call for appointment
Phone: (570) 385-3358
-Accepts All Office & Household Electronics & Computers
-ALL TVs including Flat Screen $45
-NO Large Projection TVs/ Wooden Console
-CRT Computer Monitors $10
-Printers $10
Vertigo Systems
912 Schuylkill Mall Frackville, PA 17931
MUST Call for Appointment
Phone: (570) 874-3358
-Accepts All Office & Household Electronics & Computers
-ALL TVs including Flat Screen $45
- NO Large Projection TVs/ Wooden Console
-CRT Computer Monitors $10
-Printers $10
Goodwill Keystone Area
1544 Route 61 Highway South
Phone: (570) 385-8261
-Only accepting specific types of electronics (no televisions)
Salvation Army Family Store
206 N Centre Street, Pottsville
Phone: (570) 628-3552
-Only accepting specific types of electronics (no televisions)
Responsible Recycling Services
805 Tomahawk Drive
Kutztown, PA 19530
Phone: (484) 641-5156
Acceptable Items for Recycling – NO CHARGE: Desktop/Laptop Computers, Keyboards & Mice, Cables & Cords, Computer Parts
Small Office & Household Scanners & Fax Machines, Small Office & Household Printers, Toner & Ink Cartridges, Projectors, Telephones & Telephone Systems & Cell Phones, Calculators / Adding Machines, Laptop Batteries, UPS Battery Back Ups, Filing, Cabinets, Microwaves / Small Counter Top Appliances, DVD Players & VCRs/ Gaming Systems, Stereos & Speakers, Exercise, Equipment, Bed Frames (Metal), Rain Spouting
Acceptable Items for Recycling – FEES DO APPLY: Televisions, Large Copiers & Large Machines
Computer Monitors (CRT & LCDs), Large Appliances, Air Conditioners / Dehumidifiers, Car Batteries, Smart Boards
Bloomsburg Recycling Center
901 Patterson Dr., Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Phone: (570) 784-4532
-Accepts various types of electronics
-$10 per TV
Staples
6104 Cressona Mall Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone: (570) 385-7360
Staples Accepted Materials: Cell Phone Accessories, Cell Phones, Computer Peripherals - External, CRT Computer Monitors, Desktop Computers, Digital Cameras, GPS Systems, Inkjet Cartridges, Laptop Computers, LCD Computer Monitors, Lithium-ion Batteries, MP3 Players, Nickel-cadmium Batteries, Office Machines, Paper Shredders, Printers, Tablets, Toner Cartridges
