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Althouse Arboretum Recycling Metal and More March 22

Althouse Arboretum Recycling Metal and More March 22

Recycling events are planned in coming weeks to help area residents jump-start their spring cleaning tasks.

  • Althouse Arboretum in Upper Pottsgrove will be the setting for metal and other materials recycling on March 22; and
  • The first of six household hazardous waste collections, conducted by appointment only for Montgomery County residents, begins April 26 in Harleysville. They continue through October in Ambler, Norristown, Abington, Royersford, and Penn Valley.

Metal, Appliances Recycling at Althouse Arboretum

UPPER POTTSGROVE PA – The annual spring community recycling day conducted by student members of the non-profit GreenAllies organization is scheduled for March 22 (2025; Saturday). It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine at Althouse Arboretum, 1794 Gilbertsville Rd., and is open to the public.

Althouse Arboretum Recycling Metal and More March 22

The effort is specifically prepared to accept “drive-through drops-offs” of large appliances like clothes washers and dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, ranges, stoves, microwave ovens, air conditioners with freon, dehumidifiers, and other metal units.

It also will accept anything made of metal or scrap metals except propane or oil tanks. Motors or engines must be drained of oil.

Additionally, recyclers will accept clothing and shoes (in separate plastic bags), household goods (utensils, small working electronics, hard and soft toys, knick-knacks, all placed in bages, but not furniture, pillows, or books), cords, cell phones, computer ink cartridges (but not toner cartridges), laptops, iPads or similar devices (but not computer equipment or televisions).

Vehicles will be admitted with a $10 donation; no other charges apply. Student volunteers will unload each vehicle. For more information, or answers to questions, send an e-mail to ken@green-allies.org.

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MontCo Household Haz-Waste Collections Start April 26

Althouse Arboretum Recycling Metal and More March 22

HARLEYSVILLE PA – Registration is now available online for all six free household hazardous waste collection events planned by Montgomery County during 2025.

The collections are for households only. “Businesses and contractors will be turned away,” the county reports. It also says no televisions, electronics, or latex paints will be accepted.

The first is scheduled for April 26 (Saturday) by reserved appointment only between 8:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. at Indian Valley Middle School, 130 Maple Ave., Harleysville.

Residents interested in making an appointment there should act quickly. About half of the morning appointment slots in Harleysville are already filled, a county webpage shows. Use this online link for the Harleysville date.

Other Dates, Haz Waste Sites Through Oct. 12

Other dates and sites, accompanied by their scheduling links, are planned for:

Althouse Arboretum Recycling Metal and More March 22

Montgomery County offers guidelines for how materials can be packaged and delivered for drop-off at collection events. It also provides details on what to expect at the drop-off site, what hazardous household waste items will be accepted, and tips for safely transporting chemicals.

The MontCo Recycles program is part of the county planning commission. For more information or answers to questions, call the recycling program at 610-278-3618 or send an e-mail to recycling@montgomerycountypa.gov.

Twenty Other Sites in Nearby Counties, Also Free

Twenty additional household hazardous waste collections are scheduled between April 5 and Nov. 1 for locations in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties. See the online list of available sites in those counties.

They also are free, require appointments, and can be attended by Montgomery County residents. Those interested must schedule with appointment links available on the respective county websites.

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