Montgomery County Recycle Events
Please save your household hazardous waste, such as oil based paint and paint cans, fluorescent tubes, motor oil, and swimming pool chemicals for collection days and locations held by Montgomery County, please visit: www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org or call 610-278-3618, for more information. Collections are by appointment only, preregistration required.
Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste Program
Hazardous Items Accepted
Acceptable items include gasoline, oil, kerosene, turpentine, paint thinner, oil paint, stains, varnish, pool chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, antifreeze, caustic cleaners and solvents, mercury, thermometers, flares, fire extinguishers, lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent tube light bulbs, and CFL bulbs.
Do Not Bring electronics, latex based paint (see below), appliances, asbestos, explosives, ammunition, medical waste, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, items containing Freon, tires or the following:
- Latex Paint is not hazardous and can be placed in the trash once it is dry. Air dry latex paint or add absorbent material like kitty litter until paint becomes a solid.
- Alkaline Household Batteries are not hazardous and should be thrown in the trash.
- Prescription Medications should be disposed of in the secure drop boxes located in many area police stations, a list of which can be found in the Recycling Guide at MontgomeryCountyRecycles.org.
- Propane or Helium Tanks should be taken to locations listed in the Recycling Guide at www.MontgomeryCountyRecycles.org.
Location
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Date
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Time
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Boyertown J. High East School
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04/30/22 |
Appointment Only |
| Indian Valley Middle School |
05/07/22 |
Appointment Only |
Temple University - Ambler Campus
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05/21/22
|
Appointment Only |
| Norristown Area High School |
06/18/22 |
Appointment Only |
| Abington Junior High School |
06/25/22 |
Appointment Only |
| Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center |
09/24/22 |
Appointment Only |
Lower Merion Transfer Station
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10/23/22 |
Appointment Only |
Latex Based Paint Disposal
Water-based or latex paint may be placed out with your regular trash if the lid is off the can and the paint is completely dry. If there is a small quantity of paint in the can, remove the lid and let it stand in a well-ventilated area away from children and pets until dry. For larger quantities of paint or to speed up the drying process, stir in an absorbent like kitty litter, vermiculite, sawdust, or shredded paper. Once completely dry; discard with your regular trash.