Dispose of Hazardous Waste

Lanchester Landfill

7224 Division Highway
Narvon, PA 17555
(610) 273-3371

DO NOT PLACE BATTERIES IN YOUR CURBSIDE RECYCLING BIN OR TRASH!

Except for Alkaline batteries (see below) most batteries need some special attention. (HHW refers to Household Hazardous Waste)

Note: Check your battery packaging to accurately match the battery to its type, as some batteries may have several images, and not all are reflected here.

Sample	Common Name	Common Uses	Material	Disposal Option
	Alkaline	Remote control, Wall clock, alarm clock, Flashlight, Computer Mouse	Zinc, Manganese dioxide, Potassium hydroxide	Not considered hazardous. Place in regular trash
	Coin Cell NOT rechargeable (Primary Cell)	Watch, Miniature electronics, Smoke detectors	May be: Lithium, Silver Oxide, Zinc-air, Zinc-carbon, Zinc-chloride	HHW Collection Event
	Li-ion Rechargeable	Cell phones, tablets, laptops, earbuds, Cameras, Cordless tools, Medical Equipment, Toys, Emergency power backups (UPS)	Lithium Ion	If the terminals are shorted, the battery can explode! HHW Collection Event Lanchester Drop off facility
	Li-Po Rechargeable	Portable devices like drones, robotics, remote control toys	Lithium-ion polymer	May explode if wrongly connected. Should not be bent or exposed to high temperatures. HHW Collection Event
	Ni-Cd AA, AAA, C May be rectangular Rechargeable	Remote control toys, cordless phones, solar lights, power tools, 2-way radios	Nickel cadmium	HHW Collection Event Lanchester drop off facility
	Ni-MH AA, AAA, C Rechargeable	Cell phones, shavers, cameras, camcorders, power tools, computers, 2-way radios, portable devices	Nickel Metal Hydride	HHW Collection Event Lanchester drop off facility
	Lead Acid Rechargeable	Motorized vehicles (cars, trucks, boats), Heavy Machinery, Robotics, Emergency power Backup (UPS)	Lead	HHW Collection Event These batteries are usually turned in to the retailer when they install a new battery. Check auto parts stores and your mechanic.
	SSLA/Pb Rechargeable	Emergency devices, Security Systems, Ride-on Toys, Mobility Scooters, UPS	Small sealed lead acid	HHW Collection Event

Primary Cell construction = single use; NOT rechargable

Secondary Cell Construction = a battery that can be recharged multiple times

What Causes a Lithium-Ion Battery to Catch Fire?

Inside a Li-ion battery, there are tiny metal pieces floating in liquid, and the contents are under pressure. So, if the battery is punctured, or if metal fragments migrate, the lithium reacts with water in the air. This creates high temperatures and may produce a fire.

How do I know if my battery is bad?

Signs that your battery is near the end of its life include:

• It does not hold a charge well
• It will not perform like it used to
• It gets very warm during a charge

What should I do with a damaged or leaking battery?

Place the battery in a bucket or plastic bag and surround the battery in non-flammable material such as kitty litter, soil, or sand as soon as you can. Do NOT place the battery in your recycling bin or trash can. Treat as Household Hazardous Waste.

Li-ion batteries that overheat, are swollen or bulging, are discolored, deformed or have an odor, should immediately be isolated from heat sources and other batteries.

For More Information:

https://www.call2recycle.org

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended.

Updated: 2/03/2022

Fees may apply

Contact Company for a full list of accepts electronic recyclables

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended.

Updated: 2/22/2022

Fire extinguishers consist of a hand-held cylindrical pressure-vessel, usually made of steel or aluminum and an agent, which can be discharged to extinguish a fire. There are two main types of fire extinguishers: stored pressure and cartridge-operated. Stored pressure fire extinguishers are the most common type and, of these, the ones that have a dry chemical as the agent are most common. The dry chemical is typically mono ammonium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate or potassium bicarbonate – all of which are considered non-toxic.

Are there any hazards to be concerned about with fire extinguishers?

The main concerns are:

• Contents are under pressure and may explode when combined with other materials.
• Very old fire extinguishers (pre 1960’s) may contain carbon tetrachloride, a known carcinogen.

If you have a very old fire extinguisher and the label says it contains carbon tetrachloride, contact the Chester County Solid Waste Authority at 610-273-3771 ext. 228, for advice on what to do with the extinguisher.

If It’s Empty:

• Squeeze the lever above the handle: this will ensure that all contents are discharged
• Remove the head so that the recycler knows the container is empty
• Recycle the steel body: Once the head is removed, the container can be sent to a metals recycler.

If it Is Not Empty:

The casing is usually made out of steel or aluminum and can be recycled. Recyclers will not accept containers that are not empty so you have to discharge all contents first.

When emptying the container for disposal:

• Discharge outside, away from children or pets
• For safety, wear goggles and particulate mask when discharging extinguisher
• Pull the pin on the extinguisher – this unlocks the operating lever
• Squeeze the lever above the handle to discharge the contents
• Aim low and discharge contents into a bucket or another container
• After you have finished discharging the contents and nothing else comes out, remove the head from the container – this will let the recycler know that the extinguisher is empty

Fire extinguishers can be taken to:

• Marco, Inc. , 320 Commerce Drive, Exton, PA 610-363-2233 ( Completely discharged please)
• West Whiteland Fire Department, 227 Crest Ave., Exton, PA ONLY FROM WEST WHITELAND RESIDENTS 610-363-9066
• Keystone Fire Protection, 433 Industrial Dr., North Wales, PA 215-641-0100

Disclaimer: This listing is provided by Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. To add listings or make corrections, contact 610-273-3771 ext. 226

Update: 7/23/2018

Bring 4ft or 8ft fluorescent tubes ONLY to a Household Hazardous Waste Event held 4 times a year throughout the county.

Chester County is part of a 5 County Program so that you may go to another county if their dates are more convenient.

Chester County Solid Waste Authority does not accept CFL bulbs.

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL) can be taken to:

• Home Depot
• Lowes
  *contact individual stores or check their websites

Large Quantities or Businesses

• Recyclelights.com
  215-600-0766
  Wayne, PA 19087
  call or mail back kits
• Supreme Asset Management & Recovery (SAMR)
  1950 Rutgers University Blvd.
  Lakewood, New Jersey
  866-509-7267 or 732-370-4100

If a fluorescent bulb breaks – Recommended Practice:

Close off the room to other parts of the building. Open a window to disperse vapor and leave the room for at least 15 minutes. Wear disposable gloves. Scoop fragments with stiff paper and wipe area with a damp disposable paper towel to remove glass fragments. All fragments should be disposed of in a sealed plastic bag. Tape can be used to pick up small pieces and power. Do not use a standard vacuum cleaner. Avoid generating dust. The first time you vacuum, remove bag and dispose in 2 sealed plastic bags.

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. To add listings or make changes, contact 610-273-3771 ext. 226.

The Clean Air Act of 1990 requires recapture, recycling and safe disposal of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) used in air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers as coolant. Under the Act, no one may accept an item containing CFCs or HCFCs for recycling or disposal unless the Freon® contained within it is properly removed and the owner/hauler/appliance company can show proof of proper removal. It is also unlawful for any person to knowingly release or vent CFCs or HCFCs into the air. The EPA requires certifications for all technicians removing Freon® as of 11/14/94. For more information, call the EPA’s Stratospheric Protection Hotline at 1-800-296-1996.

Options:

1. PECO Customers call 1-888-573-2672 to schedule pickup.  (refrigerator must work)
   PP&L Customers go to www.pplelectricsavings.com/ppl/appliance/recycling (refrigerator must work)
2. Contact the company from whom you purchased the new appliance. Many will take back the old appliance and remove the Freon® (fees may be charged)
3. Check with your hauler. Some haulers may take appliances with Freon® from their customers, remove the Freon® and recycle the appliance for a lower fee than those charged by appliance centers. Others will only remove appliances with certification that the Freon® has been removed. Call for more information.
4. Chester County Solid Waste Authority – Lanchester Landfill (7224 Division Highway, Narvon, PA 17555) 610-273-3771 – Fee charged per unit
5. Coatesville Residents call 610-384-0300
6. East Fallowfield Residents call 610-384-7144
7. *SECCRA area residents – take the unit to SECCRA Landfill (610-869-2452) – fee charged per unit
8. Spring City Residents call 610-948-3660
9. Upper Uwchlan residents call 610-827-6033
10. West Bradford residents call 610-269-4174
11. West Chester Borough residents call 610-696-5282
12. West Goshen residents call 610-696-5266
13. West Grove residents call 610-869-2792
14. Contact an appliance service center. Check in the yellow pages under “Appliances-Household-Major Service & Repair” for an appliance service center that performs Freon® retrieval/appliance disposal. After removal certified appliances may be recycled at a scrap dealer. Prices vary, call several service centers.

*Municipalities in the SECCRA Area:

Freon® Recovery Services – Fees May Apply

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. Contact (610) 273-3771 ext. 226 to make changes.

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. Contact (610) 273-3771 ext. 226 to make changes.

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. Contact (610) 273-3771 ext. 226 to make changes.

• As of December 8, 2009, manufacturers must take back, at no cost, mercury thermostats.
• Wholesalers must server as collection points
• Retailers and contractors must be collection points or notify customers of the law and nearby collection points.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Please remove the battery and dispose of the detector with your regular trash

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. Contact (610) 273-3771 ext. 226 to make changes.

Prevention

Preventing waste in the first place is the best, least expensive method of disposal. For all waste items, we recommend you follow disposal options in this order:

1. REDUCE

Buy only what you need you and return unopened cans. If you are at the end of a job and realize you only need a small amount to finish, exchange the unopened can for a quart.

2. RE-USE

Use leftovers for second coats, touch-ups, painting fences, bird houses, basements, give to a friend, neighbor or small business owner, etc. OR – donate leftovers to community groups, school and local theater groups, recreation departments, sign painters, farmers for fences, etc.

3. RECYCLE

Old latex paints can be blended together to produce beige or gray. Oil-based paints may also be mixed together. DO NOT MIX OIL-BASED PAINT WITH LATEX PAINT. Mix different latex paints together, use for fences, basements, sheds, etc.

4. DISPOSE OF SAFELY
If no other alternatives exists. What cannot be reused can be solidified and sent to the landfill by following the instructions for latex and oil-based paint:

• LATEX PAINT – latex paint is not hazardous waste. Latex paints are water-based and are a safer substitute for oil-based paints. They may be solidified (allowed to harden), absorbed and then placed in the trash. Take the top off the paint can, place outside, away from pets and children and allow it to harden. If the can is very full, absorb the material by mixing it with sawdust, clay based kitty litter or rags. Stir with a stick until all the paint is absorbed. When the paint is solidified it may be placed in the trash. Container with no liquid paint may be placed in the trash, Call 610-2373-3771 ext 228 for more explicit directions.
• OIL-BASED PAINT – save oil-based paint for a household hazardous waste collection day.  If none is scheduled you may mix with an absorbent like sawdust, clay based kitty litter or rags. Small quantities may be mixed in one can; larger quantities ca be mixed in a box lined with a plastic bag. Stir with a stick until all the paint is absorbed. Seal the solidified paint and can, absorbent stick, box, etc. in a plastic bag and dispose with trash. NOTE: mix outside, away from children and pets. Use Gloves. Avoid if you have chronic respiratory problems.

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. Contact (610) 273-3771 ext. 226 to make changes.

Polystyrene Packaging Peanuts

Turnkey Marketing Associates
607 Schoolhouse Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-1843

peanuts, air pillows

Peanut Hotline
800-828-2214
800-944-8448

Pack Ship USA
7 Hess Road
Leola, PA

UPS Store – Always call ahead
Collegeville, 130 West Main Street
Downingtown, 3947 West Lincoln Hwy
Exton, 64 East Uwchlan Ave
Exton, 309 East Lincoln Hwy
Parkesburg, 320 Commons Dr
Phoenxville, 518 Kimberton Rd
Pottstown, 88 Glocker Way
West Chester, 1554 Paoli Pike
West Chester, 1512 West Chester Pike

Styrofoam – block only

Chester County Solid Waste Authority
Lanchester Landfill
7224 Division Highway
Narvon, PA 17555
(610) 273-3771
 M-F 7:00 – 4:30pm
Sat 7:00-11:30 am

Dart Container Corp.
60 E. Main Street
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 656-2236

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. Contact (610) 273-3771 ext. 226 to make changes.

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. Contact (610) 273-3771 ext. 226 to make changes.

*Fees may apply
Call ahead for instructions from all vendors

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. Contact (610) 273-3771 ext. 226 to make changes.

There are generally two types of smoke detectors:

• Photoelectric detectors use a laser to detect smoke
• Ionization types have a small amount of radioactive material (Americium 241, or AM-241) that creates a chemical reaction with smoke.
  
  

Most smoke detectors in homes today are ionization because they are less expensive.

They should be sent back to the manufacturer or to a reputable service for recycling and proper disposal.

Options include:

Contact the Manufacturer

Please look on the back of the smoke detector or manual for more information on where to send them. Some manufacturers may not accept them, and/or they may only accept their own brand.

Mail-back option:

• Curie Environmental Services
• EZ on the Earth
• The US Postal Service offers instructions on a Postal Bulletin (as of Oct. 2019)

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. Contact (610) 273-3771 ext. 226 to make changes.

TIRES MAY BE RETURNED TO TIRE RETAILERS

or refer to the list below

For Larger Quantities

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a public service by the Chester County Solid Waste Authority. No companies are endorsed or recommended. Contact (610) 273-3771 ext. 226 to make changes.

• www.dep.state.pa.us
• www.earth911.com