Pennsylvania

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  1. Adonis Diaz

    posted on July 20th, 2011 at 3:44 am

    Hey J! Love you
  2. Amy Saunders

    posted on July 31st, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    Where can I recycle an air conditioner in bucks county?
  3. Ty Hockin

    posted on August 16th, 2011 at 2:37 am

    How can there be no local recycling centers for carpets or carpet padding near allentown, easton, bethlehem or even the poconos? The amount of construction in these areas are huge and so much of the material goes to landfill. Is there anyway anything can be done about this?
  4. Patrick Khudion Brennan

    posted on October 17th, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Do anyone know where I take use cooking oil to? can e mail me back khudion@hotmail.com type.
  5. Earth911

    posted on October 17th, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Hey Patrick, did you try the green search bar at the top of this page? You can search for Cooking Oil and enter your ZIP to check it out!
  6. Simon Maurer

    posted on November 4th, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    does anyone know where to recycle styrofoam?
  7. Earth911

    posted on November 7th, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Hi Simon, did you try the green search box at the top of this page? Foam is always a tough material to find recycling for, but you should check it out!
  8. Jonathan Witt

    posted on November 9th, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    for styrofoam you cant just type it into earth911.com. you have to search expanded polystyrene which i think is #6 expanded plastic.
  9. Chris Patchoski

    posted on February 7th, 2012 at 2:58 am

    Anthracite Recycling in Scranton, PA there number is 570-207-8759
  10. Linda Fish Shallop

    posted on November 15th, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    where I can take vinyl siding for recycling near Erie, PA?
  11. Mandy Vigna Leitenberger

    posted on November 28th, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Is there anywhere in Johnstown to recycle mixed, white, or computer paper? The Derby St. site only wants newspaper and mags. We have lots of paper, but can't take it to Ligenior as the search engine suggests. Can other paper be put in one of these bins?
  12. Earth911

    posted on November 28th, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    Hi Mandy - Did you try the green search box at the top of this page? If you just enter what you have and where you live, you'll be able to find local resources if they're available!
  13. David Barlup

    posted on December 2nd, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    Trying to recycle spark plug wires, I have searched the site and have not found anything.
  14. Andrew Barlup

    posted on December 2nd, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Trash.
  15. Earth911

    posted on December 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    Hey David, Spark plug wires are actually a "ferrous metal" so if you search for that on the site, you should find a few results! Most likely, a scrap yard. Thanks!
  16. David Barlup

    posted on December 3rd, 2011 at 12:15 am

    @[1546556668:2048:Andrew Barlup] No way, if ican get money for stuff instead of going to a landfill then win win for everyone
  17. Myra Wilkinson

    posted on January 13th, 2012 at 1:40 am

    I'm in the 15401 area, how do I dispose of old paint?
  18. Ashley Clark

    posted on January 13th, 2012 at 1:47 am

    You know what's funny Auntie M. I've been trying to find a local company to dispose used cooking oil (like from a deep fryer)--- no success. Lol. Hope you have more success than I did. :)
  19. Marcia Finnegan

    posted on January 13th, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    If you put kitty litter into the paint it should dry it up and then you should be able to put in the trash. However if a full paint can you should check with the PA Solid Waste Authority.
  20. Darlene Taylor

    posted on January 20th, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    I have flourescent light bulbs does any one know where I can recycle them?
  21. Earth911

    posted on January 20th, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Hey Darlene! Are they CFLs or the long fluorescent tubes? Either one can be searched for in the green box at the top of this page! :)
  22. Enny Cramer

    posted on February 16th, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Does anyone know of a curbsite services to pick up used batteries. I live in a high rise building with 300 units, so lots of batteries to be disposed of.
  23. Christopher McGowan

    posted on March 22nd, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    are there any paint recycling centers near wilkes barre, the closest one is in erie pa?
  24. Jamie Jabara

    posted on March 22nd, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    Yeah its called the sink drain
  25. Mallerie Smith

    posted on March 23rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Habitat for.humanity in nanticoke
  26. Missy Churchel-Harper

    posted on March 26th, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I'm looking for someplace to take a few truckloads of rock and old cement pavers. I live in Washington, PA (close to Pittsburgh) and we are willing to take it ourselves.
  27. posted on May 15th, 2012 at 1:43 am

    Where can I get rid of an AC unit? Telford pa
As of June 17th 2011 we have upgraded our comment system to use Facebook comments. The below comments are closed and are listed for historical purposes.

34 Archived Comments

  1. Ellie

    posted on November 3rd, 2008 at 7:40 am

    Where can I get newspaper bedding for animals?

  2. Joan Hawkins

    posted on November 24th, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    Where can I recycle a nylon carpet? Industry, State and Federal Government signed an agreement to reduce carpet waste in January of 2002. Recycling nylon carpet via reactive extrusion has been around since April of 1997. So, my question: where can I recycle my nylon carpet? I live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

  3. Raquel Fagan

    Raquel Fagan

    posted on November 24th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    Hello Joan,

    Check out our recycling location database. The results are for all carpet, but if you call ahead you can get more specifics about nylon vs. other material. Thanks!!

  4. lilly

    posted on January 19th, 2009 at 3:18 am

    There is no plastic recycling in my area at all. Fulton County Pa 17267. What a Bummer!

  5. Michael Ditzler

    posted on November 17th, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    Is there anywhere near zip code 17087 to recycle Vinyl siding. Can’t find any information on this. There is a lot of this material ending up in landfills. Thank You

  6. connie casella

    posted on January 9th, 2010 at 7:43 am

    I have a lot of old Christmas cards that I would like to recycle. Is there a place near Coatesville where I can take them? I know I could make new cards out of them but I really do have a lot! Thanks

  7. gwen

    posted on February 12th, 2010 at 9:08 am

    Where can I recycle cordless house phones in zip code 19082. I recently upgraded my phones and I would prefer to recylce the old phones.

  8. Pat

    posted on March 23rd, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    Where can I recycle cordless house phones in zip code 17247. I also have a set of computer speakers and a cell phone to recycle and can’t find anyone who knows what to do with them.

  9. Mary

    posted on April 3rd, 2010 at 5:09 am

    Can your recycle non usable treated wood (from deck)? If so, where? Zip is 15203

  10. Elizabeth

    posted on April 18th, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    I’m trying to find a place to recycle empty CD cases near zip code 19082, but can only find places to recycle CDs. Any ideas?

  11. Barb

    posted on May 4th, 2010 at 10:49 am

    We had to replace our vinyl pool liner – where can I recycle the old one? Anywhere in or close to Berks County would be helpful.

  12. Andrea

    posted on May 5th, 2010 at 4:40 am

    I have two big trash cans to be recyled, I would like a location to take them to in the 17111 area.

  13. charlie

    posted on May 8th, 2010 at 3:42 am

    I have a few buckets of old roof coating and a lot of old paint. How or where can I get rid of it?

  14. Rowena Lynch

    posted on May 18th, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    I have large blocks of styrofoam from an old boat dock. How & where may I dispose of them safely?

  15. Jen M

    posted on May 27th, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    Where can I dispose of old curling irons in 19330 zip code area? Only the springs on the handles are broken…

  16. Fran M

    posted on June 3rd, 2010 at 8:56 am

    Where can I dispose of chlorine tablets that are outgassing? I checked with my local waste disposal company and they do not handle this.

  17. carol

    posted on June 26th, 2010 at 7:33 am

    i have an old 20 inch color tv works sometimes where can i get rid of it i’m a senior do not have the strentgth to do it myself i live in bucks county , pa

  18. Dan T

    posted on June 30th, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    I have big truck tires to dispose of, where can I take them? The tires are BIG tires from a dump not a pick up.

  19. Pat

    posted on August 5th, 2010 at 4:22 am

    where can I take old [fencing] that is treated & stained lumber?

  20. Dan from Drexel Hill

    posted on August 7th, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Where can I dispose of an old window air conditioner? I live in Delaware County, PA.
    Thank you!

  21. Ellen

    posted on August 18th, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Where can I find a recycling site for aluminum lined packaging like chip bags and catfood pouches near zip 17756?

  22. Wes Bower

    posted on August 19th, 2010 at 11:38 am

    Where can I recycle non-working microwave ovens? I am located in Grantham, Pa. 17027.

  23. Jeff Bradley

    posted on September 28th, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    Help! Does ANYONE recycle window glass in either eastern Pa. or central / northern NJ ?? Thanks in advance.

  24. Larry

    posted on December 13th, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    I have (2) televisions and a monitor that I want to get rid of where can I find a place to take them 18069

  25. reiss

    posted on January 7th, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I have paint cans left by painter when he painted the office which I am presently selling

  26. mile

    posted on January 15th, 2011 at 8:10 am

    where do i recycle batteries like aaa,aa,c,d ect. zip code horsham pa. 19044

  27. Rocky

    posted on February 7th, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    I need to recycle some industrial paint Filters. Where can I get this done? I am in 15767 area AKA Punxsutawney PA.

  28. Kathy

    posted on March 1st, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Where can I recyle old textbooks in Lancaster or York County, PA?

  29. Cheryl

    posted on March 11th, 2011 at 2:28 am

    where can i recycle my broken microwave

  30. Paula

    posted on March 26th, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Where in Lancaster County can I dispose of my old CD cases for recycling? Hate tossing them in the trash to be stuck in a landfill for the next thousand years. Anyone?

  31. jim sweeney

    posted on March 30th, 2011 at 8:30 am

    medical syringe [sharps/needels] disposal? Phila., Pa., 19111

  32. ann

    posted on April 7th, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    I am trying to find somewhere to take my old broken televisions in the new oxford area?

  33. Kyle

    posted on May 4th, 2011 at 5:15 am

    Delaware and Southern NJ/Philadelphia resource
    http://www.awm.delaware.gov/SHWMB/Pages/HowDoIDisposeOfOrRecycle.aspx

    Info for sharps, etc.

  34. cindy

    posted on May 31st, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    I have paint cans and would like to dispose of them but do not know where to take them i am in lancaster, pa zip 17602 help!

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