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:
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 2ND:
CITY OF POTTSVILLE - CITY GARAGE, E. RAILROAD ST., PHONE (570) 622-7690; TUESDAY SEPT. 3RD THROUGH FRIDAY SEPT. 6TH FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 7TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
RINGTOWN BOROUGH – W. APPLE ST., NEAR DROP-OFF RECYCLING SITE, PHONE (570) 889-3095; THURSDAY SEPT. 5TH & FRIDAY SEPT 6TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT 7TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
NORTH MANHEIM TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 303 MANHEIM RD., PHONE (570) 385-2778; THURSDAY SEPT. 5TH & FRIDAY SEPT. 6TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 7TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M
PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 175 OAK GROVE ROAD, PHONE (570) 345-4202; THURSDAY SEPT. 5TH 8AM TO 5PM & FRIDAY SEPT. 6TH 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
BRANCH TOWNSHIP – ½ MILE PAST GOOD INTENT HOSE COMPANY, 12 SILVERTON RD, PHONE (570) 544-4283; THURSDAY SEPT. 5TH 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., FRIDAY SEPT 6TH 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 7TH 8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
NEW RINGGOLD BOROUGH - COMMUNITY FIRE COMPANY, 25 N RAILROAD ST, PHONE (570) 294-8007; SATURDAY SEPT 7TH 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
MAHANOY CITY BOROUGH – NEXT TO THE ELKS LODGE, 135 EAST CENTER STREET, PHONE (570) 773-2150; THURSDAY SEPT 5TH 8:00 A.M. -3:00 P.M. & FRIDAY SEPT 6
TH 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9TH:
MINERSVILLE BOROUGH - N. DELAWARE AVE. COMPOST SITE, PHONE (570) 544-2149; THURSDAY SEPT. 12TH & FRIDAY SEPT. 13TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 14 TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
TAMAQUA TRANSFER STATION - SEWAGE PLANT ROAD, PHONE (570) 668-4515; MONDAY SEPT. 9TH THROUGH FRIDAY SEPT. 13TH FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 14TH FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.
GIRARDVILLE BOROUGH – BEHIND THE “A” ST. SCHOOL, PHONE (570) 276-1635; THURSDAY SEPT. 12TH & FRIDAY SEPT. 13TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., & SATURDAY SEPT. 14TH FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
EAST UNION TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING,10 E ELM ST. SHEPPTON PA 18248, PHONE: (570)-384-0739 THURSDAY SEPT 12TH AND FRIDAY SEPT 13TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 14TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
WAYNE TOWNSHIP – SCHUYLKILL COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS, 2270 FAIR ROAD, SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PHONE (570) 739-2629; THURSDAY SEPT. 12TH FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT. 14TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
TREMONT BOROUGH – BOROUGH GARAGE, 33 MIDDLECREEK RD, TREMONT, PHONE (570) 695-2199; FRIDAY SEPT 13TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 14
TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN BOROUGH – ST CHARLES STREET, COMPOST SITE, (570) 385-2841; THURSDAY SEPT 12TH TO FRIDAY SEPT 13TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 14TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
PORTER TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 309 W. WICONISCO ST., MUIR, PHONE (717) 647-4656; FRIDAY SEPT. 13TH FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT. 14TH FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M
TREMONT BOROUGH – BOROUGH GARAGE, 33 MIDDLECREEK RD, TREMONT, PHONE (570) 695-2199; FRIDAY SEPT 13TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 14
TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN BOROUGH – ST CHARLES STREET, COMPOST SITE, (570) 385-2841; THURSDAY SEPT 12TH TO FRIDAY SEPT 13TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT 14TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
PORTER TOWNSHIP – TOWNSHIP BUILDING, 309 W. WICONISCO ST., MUIR, PHONE (717) 647-4656; FRIDAY SEPT. 13TH FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. & SATURDAY SEPT. 14TH FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 2:00 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.
