Recycling

In my community we have two options for recycling. Paper, clear glass, aluminum and bi-metal, and #1 and #2 plastics are picked up curbside. Colored glass can be taken to the municipal building and recycled there. But what about "other" things, specifically plastic that is not a #1 or a #2?

Sine BPA is making the news more and more and the jury is still out about whether or not there are long term effects from exposure, I err on the "better safe than sorry" side and have removed or replaced all of the harmful plastic from my house. This leaves me in a quandary. I don't want to donate said items to goodwill or to a shelter since they may be toxic, that doesn't seem right. but on the other hand, I don't want to throw them out either, that doesn't seem frugal or green. SO what is a girl to do?

Well, the state of PA has a website that will let you search for recycling facilities throughout the state by the type of items they recycle. This is a Godsend!!! I selected the type of material I was interested in, in this case #7 (other) plastic and it gave me a big long list of all the facilities where those items can be recycled. Low and behold there is one not too far away.

YEAH! I can rid my home of potentially harmful plastic and be environmentally friendly!

In case you are interested, here is the list of places in PA that recycle #7 platics:

Bethel Township Municipal Building
	1082 Bethel Road BOOTHWYN (Bethel Twp.), PA 19061
Materials
	7 Plastic (Other), Brown Glass, Clear Glass, Electronics, Green Glass.
Notes
	•&nbspink cartridges •&nbspPlease rinse •&nbspcell phones •&nbspPlesae rinse
Bethlehem City Drop-Off Program
	635 Illick's Mill Road Bethlehem, PA 18018
Materials
	2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 6 Plastic (Polystyrene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aluminum Cans, Brown Glass, Cardboard, Clear Glass, Clothing and Textile Donation, Reuse, Computer Paper, Mixed Glass, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Tin or Steel Cans, White Office Paper.
Brandywine Recycling Inc.
	YORK, PA 17402
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aerosol Cans, Aluminum Cans, Brown Paper Bags, Car Batteries, Cardboard, Chipboard, Computer Paper, Drink Boxes, Aseptic Containers, Ferrous Metals (Steel,Iron), Magazines and Catalogs, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Nonferrous Metal (Alum, Copper, Brass), Paperboard, Plastic Bags, Propane Tanks, Telephone Books, Tin or Steel Cans, Used Tires, White Goods (Non-Reusable Large appliances), White Office Paper.
Notes
	•&nbspThis site accepts steel, iron, cast iron, stainless steel, old cars, car parts, and other scrap metals. •&nbspThis site accepts copper, brass, aluminum, old cars, car parts, and other scrap metals. •&nbspThis site will only accept propane tanks if they are cut in half. •&nbspThere is a small disposal fee per used tire. •&nbspThis site accepts all appliances with and without freon.
Cass Township Municipal Building Drop-off Recycling Site
	1209 Valley Road, Pottsville Duncott, PA 17901
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 6 Plastic (Polystyrene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aluminum Cans, Brown Glass, Cardboard, Clear Glass, Computer Paper, Green Glass, Magazines and Catalogs, Mixed Glass, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Telephone Books, Tin or Steel Cans, White Office Paper.
Notes
	•&nbspThis site will also accept junk mail.
Cougle's Recycling
	1000 South 4th Street HAMBURG, PA 19526
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 6 Plastic (Polystyrene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aluminum Cans, Brown Glass, Cardboard, Clear Glass, Computer Paper, Ferrous Metals (Steel,Iron), Green Glass, Magazines and Catalogs, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Nonferrous Metal (Alum, Copper, Brass), Paperboard, Telephone Books, Tin or Steel Cans, White Goods (Non-Reusable Large appliances), White Office Paper.
Notes
	•&nbspThis site accepts junk mail and catalogs. •&nbspFreon must be removed from refrigeration units.
East Penn Recycling Center Drop-off Site
	4687 Hanoverville Road Bethlehem, PA 18018
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 6 Plastic (Polystyrene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aluminum Cans, Brown Glass, Clear Glass, Green Glass, Newspaper.
Notes
	•&nbspThis site also accepts aluminum foil and pie pans.
Eastside Recycling Program Drop-off Site
	BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 7 Plastic (Other), Aluminum Cans, Brown Glass, Clear Glass, Green Glass, Magazines and Catalogs, Newspaper, Tin or Steel Cans.
Notes
	•&nbspPlease rinse plastic clean and remove all lids. •&nbspPlease rinse aluminum cans clean. This site does not accept aluminum foil or trays. •&nbspPlease rinse glass clean and remove all lids. This site does not accept broken glass, windows, plate glass, light bulbs, crystal, or ceramics. •&nbspPlease bundle newspapers or place them in brown paper bags and keep them dry. •&nbspPlease rinse tin and steel cans clean. This site does not accept foil, trays, aerosol cans, or paint cans.
Frattarolis Recycling
	YORK, PA 17402
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aerosol Cans, Aluminum Cans, Brown Paper Bags, Car Batteries, Cardboard, Chipboard, Computer Paper, Drink Boxes, Aseptic Containers, Ferrous Metals (Steel,Iron), Magazines and Catalogs, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Nonferrous Metal (Alum, Copper, Brass), Paperboard, Plastic Bags, Propane Tanks, Telephone Books, Tin or Steel Cans, Used Tires, White Goods (Non-Reusable Large appliances), White Office Paper.
Notes
	•&nbspThis site accepts steel, iron, cast iron, stainless steel, old cars, car parts, and other scrap metals. •&nbspThis site accepts copper, brass, aluminum, old cars, car parts, and other scrap metals. •&nbspThis site will only accept propane tanks if they are cut in half. •&nbspThere is a small disposal fee per used tire. •&nbspThis site accepts all appliances with and without freon.
Illick's Mill Recyling Drop Off Site
	Illick's Mill Road Bethlehem, PA 18017
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 6 Plastic (Polystyrene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aluminum Cans, Brown Glass, Brown Paper Bags, Cardboard, Chipboard, Clear Glass, Clothing and Textile Donation, Reuse, Computer Paper, Green Glass, Magazines and Catalogs, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Nonferrous Metal (Alum, Copper, Brass), Paperboard, Telephone Books, Tin or Steel Cans, White Office Paper.
Notes
	•&nbspThis site will also accept books. •&nbspThis site will also accept junk mail and paper with a glossy finish. •&nbspPlace in brown paper bags or tie in bundles with twine.
London Grove Township Drop-off Site
	372 Rose Hill Road WEST GROVE, PA 19390
Materials
	3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 6 Plastic (Polystyrene), 7 Plastic (Other).
Recycling Services Inc.
	365 Elm Street POTTSTOWN, PA 19465
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 6 Plastic (Polystyrene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aerosol Cans, Aluminum Cans, Book Donation, Reuse, Brown Glass, Brown Paper Bags, Cardboard, Chipboard, Clear Glass, Clothing and Textile Donation, Reuse, Compact Discs (CD's), Computer Paper, Computers (donation, reuse, recycle), Computers (donation, reuse, recycle), Cooking Oil, Drink Boxes, Aseptic Containers, Electronics, Eyeglass Donation, Reuse, Ferrous Metals (Steel,Iron), Green Glass, Household Batteries, Household Item Donation, Reuse, Innertubes, Magazines and Catalogs, Metal Clothes Hangers, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, NiCd Batteries, Nonferrous Metal (Alum, Copper, Brass), Other Batteries, Packing Peanut Reuse, Paperboard, Propane Tanks, Rechargeable Batteries, Sporting Goods Donation, Reuse, Telephone Books, Tin or Steel Cans, Used Tires, White Goods (Non-Reusable Large appliances), White Office Paper.
Notes
	•&nbspThis site accepts some plastic #7 items. •&nbspThis site accepts empty aerosol cans. •&nbspThis site accepts aluminum cans, pie plates, foil, and trays. •&nbspThis site does not accept window glass, Pyrex, or mirror glass. •&nbspThis site accepts clean clothes, textiles, and shoes. •&nbspThis site does not accept containers with brown linings. •&nbspThis site does not accept window glass, Pyrex, or mirror glass. This site accepts both green and blue glass. •&nbspThis site accepts some household items. Please call for more information and the collection schedule. •&nbspThis site accepts button batteries. •&nbspPlease remove the valve from each propane tank. •&nbspThis site accepts sporting goods including shoes and skis. •&nbspPlease rinse tin and steel cans clean and flatten if possible. •&nbspThis site accepts appliances provided they are fifty percent or more metal.
Superior Waste Services Curbside Program
	NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 6 Plastic (Polystyrene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aluminum Cans, Brown Glass, Brown Paper Bags, Cardboard, Chipboard, Clear Glass, Computer Paper, Green Glass, Magazines and Catalogs, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Paperboard, Tin or Steel Cans, White Office Paper.
Upper Frederic Municipal Building Drop-off Site
	3205 Big Road OBELISK, PA 19492
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 6 Plastic (Polystyrene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aluminum Cans, Brown Glass, Clear Glass, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Tin or Steel Cans.
Notes
	•&nbspThis is open to Frederic Township residents only. On the 4th Saturday each month there is assistance for unloading. •&nbspThis is open to Frederic Township residents only…. •&nbspThis is open to Frederic Township residents only. On the 4th Saturday each month there is assistance for unloading. This includes junk mail.
Williams Township Chrin Landfill
	635 Industrial Drive Easton, PA 18042
Materials
	1 Plastic (PETE), 2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), 2 Plastic (HDPE Colored), 3 Plastic, 4 Plastic (LDPE), 5 Plastic (Polypropylene), 6 Plastic (Polystyrene), 7 Plastic (Other), Aluminum Cans.
Notes
	•&nbspThis is for Williams Township residents only. •&nbspThis is available to William Township residents only.