Pottstown to Host Electronics Recycling June 16

Pottstown will host an e-waste recycling program for borough residents on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Reading parking lot off South Hanover Street.

The following items will be accepted for recycling:

• Computer -- PCs/laptops and servers;
• Monitors -- CRT/LCD
• TVs -- CRT/Console/Projection/Flat panel;
• Networking devices -- servers, routers, switches, hubs, arrays
• Printers, fax machines, scanners, copiers, plotters, typewriters (who still has those?)
• Audio/video devices, CD, DCD,VHS,Blue Ray players, MP3s, iPods, stereos, projectors, video game consoles
• Cell phones, PDAs, telephones, pagers, telecommunication devices
• Surge protectors, power supplies
• All cables, wires, power cords
• All items used in the function of these devices, such as keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.

There is no fee for most electronics, but there is one for televisions

• $20 for all flat screens
• $25 for TVS and monitors up to 29 inches
• $45 for TVs and monitors from 30 to 55 inches
• $70 for TVs and monitors of 56 inches or larger.

Here is a list of things that will NOT be accepted:

• Fossil fuels
• Media contaminated with oil
• Liquids
• Chemicals/oils/powders
• Equipment containing asbestos
• Equipment containing chemicals
• Equipment containing freon
• Infectious/biological waste or equipment contaminated by it
• Equipment that contains radioactive components, such as smoke detectors
• Materials that would adversely impact operations or result in environment/health problems

Questions should be addressed to the Pottstown Licensing and Inspections Department at  610-970-6520.