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 but most some require a fee for disposal.

Delaware county holds 4 hazardous waste events each year (appointments required) and Delaware County residents can also register at regional HHW events. This program 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. Alkaline batteries can be recycled at Staples.

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 monitors and no TVs. No items should be left outside of the bin for this free service to continue.

This bi- annual event, usually held in the spring and fall, is limited to Haverford Township residents and requires preregistration. Air  conditioners, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, microwaves, computer  monitors, and even TV’s (no console or large projection models) are  accepted at this event. Dates for these events are on the homepage of this website. Preregistration opens about a month in advance on township website. Search for E-waste announcement and registration link.

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. Haverford Township Citizen Reporter: https://hav.maps.arcgis.com/apps/CrowdsourceReporter/index.html?appid=58f87287800744e3909e70f0827667b2

Green Drop accepts the following in good working order Flat screen TV's 40" or smaller, computer items including towers, printers, flat screen  monitors, hard drives, software and accessories, telephones, smart  phones, answering machines, portable copiers, fax machines, calculators,  stereos, DVD players, video cameras and equipment and radios. Broomall Home Depot parking lot drop-off location 700 Reed,  Broomall, PA 19008

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 AND batteries (including alkaline) 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

1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 12:00 PM to 3:00PM (weather permitting), no registration required, verified ongoing program (4/23)

Free drop off Free Recycling of: TVs (limit of five), computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners, VCR/DVD players, phones, gaming systems, stereos, keyboards, mice, cables and other household electronics

Not accepted: Batteries, ballasts, bulbs, appliances, air conditioners and other refrigerant-containing devices, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, propane tanks, hazardous waste.

Covanta 58th Street Transfer Station

2209 South 58th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19143

Hard to recycle items such as TVs, dehumidifiers, and window air conditioners 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.