Electronics recycling
Virtually anything electronic found around homes will be accepted, including televisions, computers, stereos, phones, cameras, clocks, radios and copying machines. Mercury and mercury-containing devices also are accepted, along with various types of batteries, dental amalgam and lead foil. Computer hard drives are removed and shredded for security reasons. Electronics collection is available to residents only, not businesses.
“The goal is to reduce the amount of electronic waste going into local landfills,” said Mike Wanamaker, Public Works director. “Electronics recycling is important because toxic metals can leach into groundwater or be released into the air through incineration.”
The project is made possible through a partnership with Montgomery County Solid Waste District. A Recycling Incentive Grant will pay for 75 percent of the October electronics collection.
Shredding/ID theft
The township also will accept the same paper records and data storage materials as past Community Shred days.
Up to 12 grocery-sized bags per vehicle will be accepted for shredding and recycling. Acceptable materials include paper, tapes, credit cards, CDs and microfilm. As always, a sheriff’s deputy from the Washington Twp. substation will provide free information about identity theft.
Law enforcement experts recommend that people shred important documents such as invoices, bank statements, canceled checks, medical records and credit card receipts.
For information about the October 24th electronics recycling and shred event, contact the Washington Twp. Public Works Department at (937) 433-0151.