Recycling Information 

Batteries

Household battery manufactures have begun manufacturing alkaline batteries with no added mercury and have reduced the amount of mercury added to other batteries. Alkaline batteries now fall below the Federal and State hazardous waste standards and can be disposed of in the regular trash.

What Type of batteries should I recycle? Recycle all Rechargeable batteries. These batteries can be found in cordless power tools, cellular phones, laptop computers, digital cameras, two way radios, camcorders, and remote control toys. Rechargeable batteries sometimes look like alkaline batteries. The label on the battery will indicate if it is rechargeable.

What about button cell batteries? Most button cell batteries still contain mercury. These batteries can be brought to your County Household Hazardous Waste events.

Where Can I Bring My Rechargeable Batteries For Recycling? Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at participating retail locations including the following:

• Radio Shack, Best Buy, Staples, Target, Office Max, and Verizon Wireless.

To find a retail collection site use the collection site locator at www.call2recycle.org or call the consumer helpline, 1-877-2-RECYCLE. For County drop off site information call 856-478-6045

Composting

Thinking about composting? The GCIA Office of recycling has the Earth Machine Home Composter, retail value $80.00, on sale for $40.00. For more info call 478-6045 ext. 13 or 14.

Computers

If your computer has seen better days and is on it's way out the door don't put it in the trash. Computers and monitors contain metals that are harmful to our environment. Take your old computers to the Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex in South Harrison Township. A special container has been placed at the complex where you can safely dispose of your computer equipment for free

Flourescent and CFL Bulbs

Traditional fluorescent and new CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs contain mercury and they must be recycled or managed as a hazardous waste. Home Depots offer a take back recycling program for CFL’s. Please contact your local home depot for more information. Fluorescent as well as CFL bulbs may also be brought to any of the HSW Events held by the County.

Laser toner Recylcing

The following companies collect and recycle these cartridges. Please call or write for more information.

• BELL STAR SERVICES, INC.     333 SOUTH Rt. 73, Hammonton, NJ 08037  (609) 567-8755

• LASER SAVE:                           843 Rt. 33, Suite 11, Freehold, NJ 07728-1920 (732) 431-3339

• NER DATA PRODUCTS, INC. 307 S. Delsea Dr., Glassboro, NJ 08028  (856) 881-5524

Latex Paint Disposal

Latex or water base paint is NOT a hazardous waste and can be disposed of at the curb in a dry state. Adding a clay base kitty litter or speedy dry to a half full can and mixing will help dry the old paint. Allow the paint mixture to dry completely before disposing it in the trash. OIL BASE PAINT is a hazardous material that will need to be taken to the County on the Special waste collection days. Call 856-478-6045 x14 for dates.

Old Medicine Disposal

Do not dispose of old outdated prescriptions and over the counter medication down the drain or toilet. Waste water treatment facilities can not remove the harmful pharmaceutical compounds and these may end up in your drinking water.

Steps for disposal.

1. Keep all medications in original container. Mark out the personal information on the prescription bottle.

2. Mix the liquid with an undesirable substance like coffee grounds, cat litter or dirt. Dilute the pills with water and then add coffee grounds, cat litter or dirt.

3. Place in a dark container (laundry detergent or bleach bottle) and secure the lid.

4. Place the container in the trash on trash day. Do not recycle container.

Motor Oil, Used

Automotive facilities that change and sale motor oil normally accept used motor oil. Contact your local county Jiffy Lube, Pep Boys and Auto Zone stores for more information. Used motor oil may also be taken to the Gloucester County “HSW” Collection Days.

Paper

All junk mail, newspapers, magazines, food boxes and other clean waste paper may be placed in your BLUE RecycleBank container. 

Propane Fuel Tanks

The following business accepts empty propane, oxygen, nitrogen, and industrial gasoline tanks for disposal. There is a small fee of $2.00 per tank. Call ahead for hours.