Refrigerant-containing, electronic and hazardous waste

These items contain refrigerants (pressurized CFCs) such as Freon that are harmful to the climate and are required under the Clean Air Act of 1980 to be disposed of properly. Venting of CFCs or HCFCs into the air is unlawful. The EPA requires that only certified technicians recover the CFCs. There are several options for disposal. Some pay for your item and some require a fee.

Delaware county holds 4 hazardous waste events each year (appointments required). This program is open to residents of Delaware County and is NOT OPEN to businesses, institutions, or industry. CFL bulbs can be recycled at Lowes and Home Depot. Latex paint can be disposed of in trash after dry or solidified.

There are everyday free options for disposal of easy to recycle electronic waste, occasional free options for harder to recycle items (TVs, microwaves, etc.), and doorstep pay for pickup options.

The pictured bin is located outside the Haverford Township Municipal Building at 1014 Darby Rd and the Community Recreational and Environmental Center (CREC) at 9000 Parkview Drive. 

They are available 24/7. 

Only small electronics that fit in the chute are accepted. No items should be left outside of the bin for this free service to continue.

This annual event, usually held in the spring, is limited to Haverford Township residents and usually requires per-registration. Air  conditioners, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, microwaves, computer  monitors, and even TV’s (no console or large projection  models) are usually accepted at this event. Link is for the Township Facebook page. Search for E-waste announcement.

Large appliances, including all TVs, can be scheduled to be picked up curbside for a charge per item.  The minimum charge is $18 with large projection big-screen TV's, console TV's or older model tubular TV's greater than 27" counting as two items or $36.00. The electronics are properly disposed of as electronic waste. You can schedule and pay for your pickup online.

Delaware County has been hosting 2 E-waste events per year (Spring and Fall). Usually, 1 TV is accepted per registration  (1 registration/person). Fees apply for additional TVs. For a list of accepted items and to find an upcoming event click on the link below. It takes you to the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) who is a co-sponsor.

Staples recycles certain small electronics for free (no TVs). Learn which ones are accepted at their website

Best Buy recycles certain electronics and appliances for free including vacuums (no TVs in PA). Check out their website for accepted and unaccepted items.

Doorstep pickup In Haverford Township can be scheduled for $10 Retrievr for some electronics AND textiles (to be reused or to recycle). 

• $10 for each microwave
• $35 for each TV under 150 lbs and monitors that use a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
• $100 for each TV 150 lbs or more, such as those with wooden cabinets or rear-projection TVs
• $50 for each dehumidifier
• $50 for each window air-conditioner
• $50 for each mini refrigerator under 50 lbs

Hard to recycle items such as TVs, dehumidifiers, and window air conditioners as well as LED light bulbs can be recycled by dropping off items at 2024 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia 

Tues. - Friday 9am-1pm

Fees apply for TVs, dehumidifiers, window air conditioners, etc.

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