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Recycling/Disposal of Waste and Donation of Goods

Resources to assist in responsible recycling, disposal, or redirection of household and outdoor products, packaging, containers, waste, electronics, etc., for our Members, friends, and everyone trying to do the right thing!


GENERAL RECYCLING INFO Λ

www.recyclethispgh.com - GREAT Resource for household (curbside pickup) specifics for every item type, dos and don’ts, Q&A. Everyone should read this!

Hard To Recycle Collection Events - Pennsylvania Resources Council – www.prc.org


ELECTRONICS AND E-WASTE Λ

BY TYPE

BATTERIES

All types: Batteries Plus www.batteriesplus.com (McKnight Rd)

Alkaline: rarely recycled, but possible. INMETCO (www.inmetco.com) is based in Ellwood City, PA. 

Alkaline/manganese, carbon-zinc, mercuric-oxide, zinc-air, silver-oxide: Can Not Be Recycled. TRASH. Or pay $$ to recycle: www.toxco.com / www.biggreenbox.com.

Button batteries (lithium): Many shops that replace watch and hearing aid batteries will accept for recycling at no charge. Check with a jeweler, watchmaker, or volume retailer like Wal-Mart.

Portable Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb)): Recycle at: Staples, Target, Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, Lowes, Home Depot, Best Buy - Cranberry and other locations.

BY STORE

  1. Goodwill/Dell partnership
  2. Staples: www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/sustainability-center/recycling-services/electronics
  3. Best Buy: www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c

General Resources

PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES

Refill at CartridgeWorld (downtown Pittsburgh)

Recycle at:

      • www.fundingfactory.com – charitable causes
      • Staples: Lexmark, Dell, HP, Epson = $2 off on Staples Rewards
      • Office Max: HP only = $3 off coupons. Cartridge refilling:
      • Best Buy


CFLS AND FLUORESCENT LAMPS Λ

Home Depot: Has a nationwide program - drop off at stores


HAZARDOUS Λ

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Disposal or chemical batteries TV computers paint car oil and cleaning products and more. Order a bag online, make an appointment.

www.wmatyourdoor.com/residential

      • They don't take old/empty fuel canisters, like green Coleman ones (they will remove them)
      • Only one bag is included by default with your order so if you have a lot of stuff consider getting more bags because they fill up fast.
      • They also take electronics like TVs which you normally have to pay extra for with a different service.

PA RESOURCE COUNCIL - PRC


GAS CANISTERS Λ

Coleman gas canisters are not recyclable because of the compressed gas risk.

Refill:

        • Adapter available on Amazon ($12) to refill from a larger propane tank
        • Larger tanks such as the Ignik Gas Growler Deluxe available at REI

Recycle:

        • Some outdoor stores can recycle fuel canisters
        • Use a broken toothpick or nail to push on the valve to ensure the canister is completely empty first. Then, using a sledge or brick, crush the center of the canister first then crush fold the ends into the center.

BOOKS  Λ

Cooper Siegel Library - back door drop during open hours

DONATION ORGANIZATIONS  Λ

GOODWILL

www.goodwill.org

Charity Watch Grade A. Charity Navigator Encompass rating 100 (of 100)

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

http://www.habitat.org

Have a Habitat for Humanity Restore in your area? Consider donating your household goods to these nonprofit donation centers. The Habitat for Humanity Restores sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more. If you’re looking to donate large pieces of furniture, such as couches, dining tables or beds, Habitat for Humanity is a great choice. The organization will pick up your belongings – free of charge. All you must do is call and schedule a pickup time before moving.

Charity Navigator Encompass rating most are 100 (of 100)

OFF THE FLOOR PITTSBURGH

www.offthefloorpgh.org

Takes and redistributes basic used furniture like beds, dressers, tables, and chairs to disadvantaged families who lack these items.

SALVATION ARMY

www.SATruck.org

Furniture, clothing, household goods, appliances. Religious, Christian.

VETERANS OF AMERICA

www.vvapickup.org

Schedule pickup. 

Charity Watch Grade D or lower. Other negative indicators. www.charitywatch.org/charity-donating-articles/vietnam-veterans-of-america39s-39recycling39-program-debunked

WASTE MANAGEMENT

www.Wmatyourdoor.com

Neighborhood pickup – at your door. Paint, cleaners, electronics, CF bulbs, mercury, etc.

OFFERUP (FORMERLY LET GO)

www.offerup.com

Mobile app. Sell or buy.

FREECYCLE

www.freecycle.org

CAREER GEAR

www.careergear.org 

Clothing, suits, sport coats, dress shirts, shoes, overcoats, ties, socks,

FURNITURE BANK ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Furniture Bank Association of America

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