Electronic Recycling

Covered Device Recycling Act

Passed in 2010, the Pennsylvania Covered Device Recycling Act went into effect January 24, 2013. From this point forward certain “covered” electronic devices can no longer be put in curbside trash – they must be recycled.  Covered devices include: desktop computers, laptop computers, computer monitors, computer peripherals* and televisions.

* A computer peripheral is a keyboard, printer or any other device sold exclusively for external use with a computer that provides input into or output from the computer.

More information about this law can be found on the website of the Department of Environmental Protection.

Locations

Goodwill Keystone

Reworld™, in partnership with Goodwill Keystone Area, unveiled a new initiative to provide free electronic waste recycling across 22 central and southeastern Pennsylvania counties, including Franklin County.

Press Release

Fact Sheet

Location

Washington Township Transfer Station

The following information is from the Washington Township website:

We are going to start taking Electronics for recycling again at the Transfer Station starting October 5th with the following conditions.

• There will be a $0.50 per pound charge with a $15.00, (30lbs) minimum charge.  All electronic items will be weighed.
• This program is available to anyone.  It is not limited to Washington Township residents.
• No limit on how many items are brought in at one time.
• We will receive electronic items ONLY on Fridays and the first Saturday of the month.
• Cash or check only at this time.  (We will be taking credit cards soon).
• Any of the above conditions are subject to change if the program becomes too costly, or if conditions change in the overall recycling environment, or if our staff becomes overwhelmed with the processing.

Visit www.washtwp-franklin.org for more information.

Earth911

Earth911 provides a source to find a location near you that accepts and recycles more than 350 products and materials.  Electronics, batteries, automotive, and paints are just a few of the items in their recycling database.  Select Where to Recycle at the top of the page, enter what you would like to recycle, and then enter your ZIP code. The search will generate a list of recyclers in your area.  Click on the icon below to get started.