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Recycling Day Slated for Saturday in Peters Township

Need to get rid of some electronics? Tires? Then here's what you need to know about Saturday's event.

Looking to get rid of that old printer? How about that old television or computer?

Pennsylvania’s new Covered Device Recycling Act took effect in January and requires the recycling of all TVs and computer equipment being discarded by
households, businesses and institutions.

To help in that effort, Peters Township has a Recycling Day scheduled for Saturday.

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"Recycling dates are set up to facilitate residents in the disposal of bulky items not included in the curbside collection program," the township website indicates.

These items will be collected from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Public Works Facility located at 750 Bebout Road (the entrance to Peterswood Park). 

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Items accepted also include vehicle batteries, scrap metal, and tires.

Please note, though, that automobile tires will accepted at a fee of $2 each, while propane tanks are accepted for a fee of $5 each.

Computers, monitors, printers will also be recycled on this date, and can be recylced throughout the year free of charge. 

For more information, visit the township website here.

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