We challenge all environmentally conscious people to purge clutter from their home in a way that will protect the environment. Here are various recycling events and locations, and shredder events that will help you get rid of these items in the most environmentally friendly way. This page gets updated when information is available so return back each spring to check it out! All the events take place in the Philadelphia area, specifically in Montgomery County.
Below are recycling events, locations hazardous waste removal, and shredding events for the current year in or around Philadelphia. Happy recycling! Feel free to share this page with others to remind them to recycle.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PA HOUSEHOLD TIRE COLLECTIONS
Visit this page for tire collection events. All events are from 9:00 AM to Noon. These events are only for Montgomery County residents.
Due to COVID-19, All the recycling events were canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience.
For Montgomery County residents only, no businesses, Free of charge, 10 tires per vehicle maximum, Rims and tires on rims accepted, and No off-road tires.
Looking for other county events, click below.
Bucks County residents Tire Recycling-2020 version
Pennsylvania Tire drop-off Events for 2020 for all counties
Electronic Drop Off Locations in Montgomery County, PA:
There are drop off locations in Montgomery County. Visit this link for details.
For a FEE: Green Allies Electronics Recycling Event at PAR Recycle Works.
Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 9 AM to 1 PM
Hillside Aquatic Club
134 W. Moyer Road.
Pottstown, PA
$10 Donation per Vehicle
All proceeds - after costs - goes to the student-run 501c3 nonprofit GreenAllies.
Conventional TV's / CTR Monitor $35-$75 depending on size
Flat Screen TV's (first one free, $5 for each additional one)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PA HOUSEHOLD HAZWASTE RECYCLE EVENTS
2020 Montgomery County PA Residential Events: all start at 9:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM <<<< NOTE YOU MUST preregister for all the events.
Saturday, October 31
Abington Junior High School
Enter at 2056 Susquehanna Rd., Abington
Registration Link:
10-31-2020 Abington HHW Event at eventbrite.com
Saturday, November 7
Temple University-Ambler Campus
Enter at 1431 E. Butler Pike, Ambler
Registration Link:
11-7-2020 Ambler HHW Event at eventbrite.com
Due to COVID-19, some dates may be canceled. Please visit the links for updated event dates. Thank you for understanding.
The following county residents can attend these events: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia Counties. Here is a printable that lists all the household hazardous waste events for all the Pennsylvania Southeastern region area.
Bucks County Residents: Bucks County Household Hazardous Waste Events
Chester County Residents: Chester County Household Hazardous Waste Events
Delaware County Residents: Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste Events
Philadelphia County Residents: Philadelphia County Household Hazardous Waste Events
Shredder event for Perkiomen Township for Township Residents ONLY
ALL ELECTRONICS AND PAPER SHREDDING EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED IN 2020 DUE TO COVID-19
Need to recycle now?
There is a company linked on the Montgomery County Pennsylvania website that will collect and recycle your clothing and electronics for FREE. They are called Retrievr.
ONGOING DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENTS - for a fee:
1st Friday of the month:
Bailiwick Office Park thru Titan Mobile Shredding
252 West Swamp Road
(Route 313 & Route 611 Bypass)
Doylestown, PA 18901
Time: 8:30AM – 9:30AM
$15/First Standard Box
$15/Second Standard Box
$10ea/Third Standard Box and over
2nd Tuesday of Every Month:
Upper Moreland Township Library thru Titan Mobile Shredding
117 Park Avenue
(Police Department Parking Lot)
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
$15/First Standard Box
$15/Second Standard Box
$10ea/Third Standard Box and over
3rd Thursday of Every Month:
Shady Brook Farm thru Titan Mobile Shredding
931 Stony Hill Road
Yardley, PA 19067
Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM
$15/First Standard Box
$15/Second Standard Box
$10ea/Third Standard Box and over
updated as of 9-8-2020
The following locations also do on-going shredding for a fee.
Shredder companies in the Philadelphia area that you can contact to schedule a shredding appointment for a fee.
Wiggin Shredding, 908 Old Fern Hill Rd., West Chester, PA 19380
ProShred Security, several locations in the Philadelphia area
Shredit, they have a drop off shredder service, click here and enter your zip code to find the closest location to you.
Prescription Drugs Events and Drop-Off:
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is on April 25, 2020, from 10 AM - 2 PM - Click here for details for locations.>>>>POSTPOSED DUE TO COVID-19
For Montgomery County, PA residences, Pennsylvania Recycling Unused Prescription Drugs Drop Off Locations: Check out this page of locations
Recycling and Random information:
Nationwide: Check out the Earth911 website: Type in what you want to recycle and your zip code.
Electronics Recycling Centers in Pennsylvania: Electronics Collection Programs
E-force recycling has several 2020 events in various locations in the PA area. Feel free to visit here for the dates and addresses.
Appliances Recycling or Purchasing EnergyStar appliances:
Energystart.gov search recycles refrigerator.
PECO Energy Rebates for recycling older appliances, heater, a/c, refrigerators. They give you a check for these items.
If you are in Montgomery County or surrounding areas, contact David A. York at Refrigerant-Recovery & Equipment Recycling Co. at 215-723-8219. P.O. Box 102, Telford, PA 18969 His business is in the removal and disposal of refrigerants and equipment. The following is what he recycles: Refrigerators - Freezers - Air Conditioners - Dehumidifiers - Washers - Dryers - Ranges. He is EPA Certified and Licensed.
Electronics / Computers recycling:
Best Buy runs a year-round electronics recycling program. They do not accept TVs or monitors.
For Perkiomen Township residents only: No events, as of 1-20-2020, was scheduled.
Printer Ink Cartridges recycling:
Staples has a great recycling program. You get money back through your rewards account.
Variety of household items to recycle:
Check out MOM's Organic Market Recycle Center for all the list of items they accept. Natural Cork, Demin, Batteries, and Shoes are just some of the items they recycle.
Plastic Bags recycling:
Giant grocery stores in the area accept used plastic bags.
How to get rid of unwanted crayons?
Visit The Crayon Initiative to find out about ways to get rid of unwanted crayons. They offer school collections and other programs for your community.
I hope this helps you get rid of your unwanted stuff. Great job taking action to clear your clutter AND taking care of our planet.
Please note these are affiliate links through Amazon, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn affiliate fees if you decide to make a purchase.
