The SWMD will be holding a tire recycling collection once again in October. This collection is open to RESIDNETS of LUZERNE COUNTY ONLY and will be free of charge.  There will be two separate locations to drop off your registered tires. You must call 1-800-821-7654 to register.

Tires MUST be WHOLE, CLEAN and OFF THE RIMS. 

Tire that are CUT will NOT be accepted. 

October 2, 2010-Butler Township Fire Hall,

14 W. Butler Drive, Drums

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Both Days

October 9, 2010-Hanover Area Jr./Sr. High School,

1600 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover.

 YOU MUST REGISTER  AT 1-800-821-7654 WITH THE SWMD IN ORDER TO BRING YOUR TIRES. 

ACCEPTABLE TIRES: regular automobile, regular pick-up truck, SUV or motorcycle tires.

NOT ACCEPTABLE: Large tractor tires, tractor trailer tires or any tire over 18 inches.

PLEASE CHECK OUR RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING GUIDE

(Solid Waste Management Department home page) FOR PLACES THAT WILL ACCEPT FREON RELATED, (AIR CONDITIONERS, DEHUMIDIFIERS), AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, LARGE OR SMALL.

Still Have computer electronics to recycle?

STAPLES Launches Nationwide Computer and Office Technology Recycling Program – Any computer or computer related item will be accepted, for a small fee. Please call 570-824-8304 or go the site below for store locations, items that are accepted and cost.  More information is available at www.staples.com.

BEST BUY is now accepting most electronics for recycling.  Cost is only $10.00 per item but you will get a $10.00 gift card per item, limit two per visit. Televisions up to 32 inches are accepted for recycling.   Please check out http://www.bestbuy.com  to see what is accepted or call the General Manager, Dennis Parry, @ 570-819-0719 for more details.

Luzerne County

 2009 Collection TOTALS

 ELECTRONICS - 552,541 POUNDS    

 TIRES - 17,854 UNITS

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7 YEAR TOTAL !!!!!!

 2,711,431 LBS.-ELECTRONICS

141,461 TIRES