After every holiday season residents upgrade and replace many of their electronics. From new televisions to computers, many products that used to be solid waste are now E-waste and can no longer be put curbside to be picked up on trash day. In light of this buildup the freeholder board will be providing free E-waste disposal throughout the week and on some weekends.
“To make recycling more convenient, Camden County residents can drop off their unwanted electronics at the PCFA in Pennsauken every business day,” said Freeholder Jeffrey L. Nash, liaison to the PCFA. “If you are replacing old electronics with new ones this holiday season, drop off your items to be recycled free of charge.”
By state statute, televisions can no longer be disposed of in your curbside trash pickup. The Camden County Pollution Control Financing Authority is collecting electronics for recycling at no charge to county residents.
The E-waste is accepted at the Pennsauken Landfill, located at 9600 River Road in Pennsauken, during the PCFA’s normal business hours: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. A special Saturday session will
take place on Jan. 18 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Another Saturday session will take place on Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those of you getting new televisions for your Super Bowl party.
In addition, to E-waste there are several other holiday recycling tips that can be followed. Wrapping paper can be placed with your paper recycling unless it is wax-coated or made of foil. Other paper goods accumulated around the house during the holidays can be recycled using the same guidelines.
“Why not save the larger pieces of wrapping paper to reuse the next time you need to wrap a present,” Nash said. “This method of recycling is better on the environment and your wallet.”
To determine the proper way to dispose of your Christmas tree, please contact your municipality. If you compost, reduce your tree into smaller sections before adding it to the pile. As an alternative, Nash suggests purchasing a live tree with a root ball so that it can be planted in your yard and enjoyed for years to come.
For more information on recycling and the environment, please contact the Camden County Division of Environmental Affairs at (856) 858–5241.
