Sunday, April 14, 2013
Don't curbside that television. Take it to Cheltenham.
Since an official ban on electronic disposal in Montgomery County earlier this year, residents of the county cannot just dump items in the trash. Leaving a television, for example, curbside won't help you. The garbage man can't take it away. Instead, you are asked to visit occasional drop-off days in various locations. The county suggests you stop by one convenient to your home. However, many homeowners might be too anxious to wait. Then what? Where can you dispose of electronics in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania? One spot can help. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), there is only one place that can. Cheltenham Township Cheltenham Township Public Works Facility 8101 Old York Rd. Elkins Park, PA …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
TVs and computers can no longer be picked up at curbside trash collections under the Covered Device Recycling Act.
Are you still wondering what to do with your old TV or computer that you replaced recently? There are many options for disposal, but trash collection isn't one of them. TVs and computers can no longer be picked up at curbside trash collections under the Covered Device Recycling Act, which went into effect at the end of last month. "Covered devices" include desktop and laptop computers, computer monitors, computer peripherals and televisions, the act states. Since landfills and other solid waste disposal facilities in Pennsylvania will no longer be allowed to accept covered devices, the Act requires that these devices be recycled. If you have unwanted electronics, the closest location for recycling is the Best Buy on Easton Road in Willow …
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Upper Moreland Township has scheduled trash pickup for New Year's.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Due to the New Years Holiday, there will be no trash or recycling pickup on Tuesday, January 1st. If your regular trash/recycling pickup day is Tuesday, your trash and recycling will be picked up on Monday, December 31. There will be no yard waste pickup on Monday, January 1. Yard waste pickup will resume on Monday, January 7, 2013.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Ever wonder what happens to all those recyclable materials you throw out every week? Patch and Metra4.com found out at Waste Management's processing plant in Philadelphia,
In recognition of America Recycles Day, Patch and Metra4.com took a trip to Waste Management's processing plant located off the Cottman Ave. exit of I-95. Representatives from Waste Management demonstrated where the trucks dump the collected materials and how they are sorted, processed and baled before shipped off to mills throughout the world. America Recycles Day is a national program of Keep America Beautiful dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S. Since its inception in 1997, communities across the country have participated in America Recycles Day on Nov. 15 to educate, promote environmental citizenship, and encourage action. Video provided courtesy Metra4.com.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
While not considered rampant, the Community Development Committee reviewed the township’s policy on individuals taking waste and recyclables for profit.
At the May 14 Community Development Committee, Willow Grove resident Nick Scull described an all-too-familiar scene. According to Scull, after acquiring the proper permits to place his electronic recyclable for the township’s recycling pickup, he had some trouble keeping his recycling on his property. “At four-O’clock I heard some noise and here’s a guy who’s loading my computer into his truck,” Scull recounted before the committee. “And, I’m thinking, I paid 20 bucks for a permit for this, because I don’t want it to end up in a landfill, and I wanted to make sure that it gets recycled properly.” Scull went on to explain to the individual, while he didn’t want to deprive him of his income, Scull also didn’t want his electronic recyclables …
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Regardless of where the electronics were purchased, Staples is offering consumers and small businesses the opportunity to recycle all brands of office technology.
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
The world’s largest technology company, together with Staples, Inc., the world’s largest office products company and second largest e-commerce company, today announced free electronics recycling for all brands of office technology at Staples stores nationwide. Consumers and small businesses can responsibly recycle their electronics every day at Staples locations nationwide, regardless of where the devices were purchased. According to a recent press release on the matter, all Staples locations in the U.S. will participate in this program, except for Staples Copy and Print Shops. “HP is a leader in the technology industry in product reuse and recycling,” said Gabi Zedlmayer, vice president of sustainability and social innovation, HP. “We …
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Staples
1025 Easton Rd, Willow Grove, PA
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Friday, April 6, 2012
Some common household items could be destined for a second life
Recycle. Reduce. Reuse. Repurpose. You’re sure to hear the green mantra repeatedly over the coming weeks, with Earth Day coming up on April 22. How can you possibly be more eco-friendly? You already recycle every bit of plastic, aluminum and paper that comes through your house, and you bought a million grocery tote bags so you could quit using plastic bags. What about finding new uses for old things? This is especially important if you can reuse and repurpose something that might otherwise be headed to a landfill. Here are some great suggestions for breathing new life into junk. Repurpose wooden spoons – As garden markers. Set your tomatoes apart from your strawberries in organic style! These garden markers will be hardier than the …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Willow Grove Park Mall will host an electronic recycling event this weekend.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Willow Grove Park is proud to offer a FREE “anything with a plug” recycling event to be held on April 7, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in its parking lot, according to a Patch calendar event. All types of electronics will be accepted for FREE including computers, monitors, printers, air-conditioners, computer accessories and household appliances. Small business with less than 50 employees are also welcome to bring their obsolete electronic equipment. All material collected will be responsibly recycled by eForce Compliance, who maintains a zero landfill policy and zero export of hazardous e-waste to developing countries. eForce is Pennsylvania’s only multi-certified electronic recycling company (R2, e-Stewards, ISO 14011) and assures all data…
Monday, August 1, 2011
The July 28 School Board Policy Committee meeting explored the district's recycling process and talked about not limiting class sizes.
A meeting of the Upper Moreland School board’s Policy Committee took place after the special action meeting of the school board July 23. Policy 132, “Recycling and Waste Reduction,” was discussed. The policy, which was last reviewed in 2003, was read at last week’s committee meeting. According to Upper Moreland School District superintendent Dr. Robert Milrod, each school has designated bins used for recycling. He said that students, as part of an environmental club and in accordance with the policy's teaching conservation, come and take the recyclables away. The school district then pays for private companies to take the recyclables from the district. Chairman of the committee Mark Wenik pointed out that the policy states such …
Monday, May 2, 2011
Only certain numbered plastics will be accepted for recycling.
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Upper Moreland Township is now accepting plastics numbered 1 through 7 for recycling. These include: # 1 Plastic Containers - PETE - Examples: Soda and water bottles, medicine containers, food trays that go into the oven and other common product containers. #2 Plastic Containers - HDPE - Examples: Containers that hold laundry detergents and bleaches as well as milk, shampoo and motor oil, butter and yogurt tubs, cereal box liners, etc. #3 Plastics - PVC - Examples: Window cleaner and shampoo and cooking oil bottles, clear food packaging, etc. #4 Plastics - LDPE - Example: Squeezable bottles. #5 Plastics - PP - Examples: Tupperware, syrup and ketchup bottles, caps, etc. #6 Plastics - PS - Examples: Lids or food containers like those …
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Upper Moreland Township
117 Park Ave, Willow Grove, PA
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Mark Methlie
1:14 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013
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