The event, funded by the County Board of Commissioners and the State Department of Environmental Protection, is open to all residents of Schuylkill County.
The cleanup initiative provides an opportunity for residents to dispose of various items such as bulky items, appliances, scrap tires, and scrap metal. However, it's important to note that no electronics will be accepted during this event. Additionally, household hazardous waste items, including paints, solvents, cleaners, and poisons, will not be accepted. Residents with questions regarding the disposal of such items are encouraged to contact the Schuylkill County Office of Solid Waste & Resource Management at (570) 628-1220.
Proof of residency is a requirement for participation in the cleanup event, so residents are advised to have appropriate documentation ready.
The event will feature 16 collection sites spread throughout the county, with dates scheduled as follows:
CITY OF POTTSVILLE: The City Garage on E. Railroad St. will be open from Tuesday, September 5th, through Friday, September 8th, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, September 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
RINGTOWN BOROUGH: Located on W. Apple St., near the drop-off recycling site, open on Thursday, September 7th, and Friday, September 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 9th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
NORTH MANHEIM TOWNSHIP: At the Township Building, 303 Manheim Rd., open on Thursday, September 7th, and Friday, September 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP: Located at the Township Building, 175 Oak Grove Road, open on Friday, September 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The cleanup initiative provides an opportunity for residents to dispose of various items such as bulky items, appliances, scrap tires, and scrap metal. However, it's important to note that no electronics will be accepted during this event. Additionally, household hazardous waste items, including paints, solvents, cleaners, and poisons, will not be accepted. Residents with questions regarding the disposal of such items are encouraged to contact the Schuylkill County Office of Solid Waste & Resource Management at (570) 628-1220.
Proof of residency is a requirement for participation in the cleanup event, so residents are advised to have appropriate documentation ready.
The event will feature 16 collection sites spread throughout the county, with dates scheduled as follows:
Week of September 5th, 2023:
C.E.S. LANDFILL: Located ¼ mile east of the I-81 and RT. 25 intersection, open from Tuesday, September 5th, through Friday, September 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.CITY OF POTTSVILLE: The City Garage on E. Railroad St. will be open from Tuesday, September 5th, through Friday, September 8th, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, September 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
RINGTOWN BOROUGH: Located on W. Apple St., near the drop-off recycling site, open on Thursday, September 7th, and Friday, September 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 9th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
NORTH MANHEIM TOWNSHIP: At the Township Building, 303 Manheim Rd., open on Thursday, September 7th, and Friday, September 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP: Located at the Township Building, 175 Oak Grove Road, open on Friday, September 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Phone: (570) 544-4283, Thursday, September 7th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
NEW RINGGOLD BOROUGH: Community Fire Company, 25 N Railroad St, Saturday, September 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PORTER TOWNSHIP: Located at the Township Building, 309 W. Wiconisco St., Muir, Friday, September 8th, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 9th, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
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TAMAQUA TRANSFER STATION: Located on Sewage Plant Road, open from Monday, September 11th, through Friday, September 15th, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, September 16th, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Exact locations and further information about the event as well as information on recycling electronic items can be found on the county website at www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Recycles.
Week of September 11th, 2023:
MINERSVILLE BOROUGH: On N. Delaware Ave. at the compost site, open on Thursday, September 14th, and Friday, September 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.TAMAQUA TRANSFER STATION: Located on Sewage Plant Road, open from Monday, September 11th, through Friday, September 15th, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, September 16th, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
GIRARDVILLE BOROUGH: Behind the "A" St. School, open on Thursday, September 14th, and Friday, September 15th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
EAST UNION TOWNSHIP: At the Township Building, 10 E Elm St. Sheppton, PA 18248, open on Thursday, September 14th, and Friday, September 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 16th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WAYNE TOWNSHIP: At the Schuylkill County Fair Grounds, 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven, open on Thursday, September 14th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 16th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
TREMONT BOROUGH: At the Borough Building, 139 Clay Street, Tremont, open on Friday, September 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 16th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN BOROUGH: Located on St. Charles Street at the compost site, open from Tuesday, September 12th, to Friday, September 15th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 16th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
MAHANOY CITY BOROUGH: Next to the Elks Lodge, 135 East Center Street, open on Thursday, September 14th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Friday, September 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please note that a cost may be associated with some items. For example:
EAST UNION TOWNSHIP: At the Township Building, 10 E Elm St. Sheppton, PA 18248, open on Thursday, September 14th, and Friday, September 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 16th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WAYNE TOWNSHIP: At the Schuylkill County Fair Grounds, 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven, open on Thursday, September 14th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 16th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
TREMONT BOROUGH: At the Borough Building, 139 Clay Street, Tremont, open on Friday, September 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 16th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN BOROUGH: Located on St. Charles Street at the compost site, open from Tuesday, September 12th, to Friday, September 15th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 16th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
MAHANOY CITY BOROUGH: Next to the Elks Lodge, 135 East Center Street, open on Thursday, September 14th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Friday, September 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please note that a cost may be associated with some items. For example:
- Tires: Only automobile, light truck, and motorcycle/RV tires are accepted at $2.00 per tire, with a limit of 20 tires per load and no more than two loads per customer.
- Appliances (Freon-bearing): Air conditioners, refrigerators, and dehumidifiers will cost $10 each.
- Non-Freon Bearing & Scrap Metal: Items such as stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, bicycles, and metal furniture can be disposed of free of charge.
- Bulky Items: Mattresses, box springs, rolls of carpet, doors, and windows will cost $10 each, while sofas and overstuffed chairs are charged $5 per cushion (e.g., love seat - 2 cushions - $10).
Exact locations and further information about the event as well as information on recycling electronic items can be found on the county website at www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Recycles.
