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How to Recycle Household Waste in Phoenixville
Dispose of hazardous household waste in a way that is safe for our area.
Patch users across the Philadelphia area have shown increasing interest in how to recycle or safely dispose of any number of household items. So we've put together a series of resources for you and your neighbors, including locations in Phoenixville Patch and nearby. If we miss any item you want to know how to properly dispose of or recycle, please let us know in the comments.
What is Hazardous Household Waste?
Hazardous household waste (HHW) is any common item that contains toxic chemicals and might include more things that one would expect. The following items are consiered hazardouse household waste:
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Paint Products
- Oil-based Paint
- Paint Thinner
- Turpentine
- Shellac
- Stains and Varnish
- Furniture Stripper and Finisher
- Wallpaper Cement
Outdoor Products
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- Swimming Pool Chemicals
- Weed Killers
- Septic Tank Degreasers
- Asphalt Sealers
- Caulking Compounds
- Joint Compound
- Roof Cements
- Rodent Poison
Automotive Products
- Grease and Rust Solvents
- Fuel Additives
- Motor Oil
- Antifreeze
- Gasoline
- Carburetor Cleaners
- Transmission/Brake Fluid
- Lead Acid Batteries
Household Products
- Drain/Oven Cleaners
- Rug Cleaners
- Kerosene
- Toilet Bowl Cleaners
- Adhesives/Solvents
- Mothballs/Flakes
- Spot Removers
- Dry Cleaning Fluid
- Wood and Metal Cleaners
Electronic Equipment
- CRT Monitors
- CPU's
- Cameras
- Cell Phones
- Fax Machines
- Scanners/Printers
- TV (30" and smaller)
- Computer Peripherals
Miscellaneous
- Acids, Caustics, Solvents
- Flammables
- Oxidizers
- Organic Peroxide
- Reactives
- Lead
- Pesticides
- Mercury Bearing Items
- Fluorescent Bulbs
- Propane Cylinders (20lb or less)
- Rechargeable Batteries
How to Recycle HHW
- Chester County holds a host of HHW collection events each year, the next on May 19. Each begins at 9 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. sharp. Check their schedule here.
- Montgomery County holds a number of HHW collection events every year, including one in May, 2012. Check their schedule here.
- Delaware County holds four HHW collection events a year, including one scheduled for April 21, 2012. Check their information here.
- Philadelphia County holds several events throughout the year for collecting HHW. Check the schedule here.
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