Chester County’s Household Hazardous Waste event, scheduled for June 19 in Coatesville at the CCIU Learning Center, has been cancelled due to the Governor’s orders regarding Covid-19 restrictions.  Residents should keep their unwanted household hazardous waste (such as oil paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries and other substances) until another event is announced.  Check the Chester County Solid Waste Authority website https://www.chestercountyswa.org/  for updates and information.

During this time of changing behaviors, it can also be an opportune time to examine behaviors that help us reduce hazardous waste.  There is a wealth of information on the Internet. For example:

• Is there a less harmful substitute I can use? (Cinnamon, garlic, hot peppers may work as pesticides)
• Can I purchase a smaller quantity? (Maybe 8 oz. will do for the area I am covering. Maybe the product comes in a concentrated form so I use less.)
• Can I use it up or give it to someone who can? (“Like new” cleaning products may be accepted by local animal shelters or non-profit agencies.)
• Can I collaborate with neighbors or family members to use it up? (Co-purchasing is sharing.)

The EAC will hold its regular meeting virtually on April 13, 2020, at 7:30; please see the instructions below.

When it’s time for the meeting, click the link below and use the ID and Password provided.

James Pierson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: East Nantmeal EAC

Time: Apr 13, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/237131558?pwd=NDhXZ0gyNGJoMlFuTm9pZExOUnB3QT09

Meeting ID: 237 131 558

Password: 093010

The Township roadside clean up event scheduled for April 11, 2020, has been CANCELED.

COUNTY’S HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT CANCELLED

Contact: Patti Lynn
Chester County Recycling Coordinator
484-796-4039

March 19, 2020-The first Chester County Household Hazardous Waste event, scheduled for April 4 in Phoenixville, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 restrictions and Governor Wolf’s Declaration of Emergency Disaster. The public is encouraged to keep their unwanted household hazardous waste (such as oil paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries and other substances) until another event is announced. Check the Chester County Solid Waste Authority website chestercountyswa.org for more information.

Events in Philadelphia and Bucks County were also canceled for April 4.

2020  CHESTER COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENTS

www.chestercountyswa.org

RESIDENTIAL ONLY  BUSINESSES AND CONTRACTORS WILL BE TURNED AWAY

                                                     NO ELECTRONICS WILL BE ACCEPTED

ALL EVENTS START AT 9:00 AM AND CLOSE AT 3:00 PM SHARP

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020    CENTER for ARTS & TECHNOLOGY Pickering Campus (Technical College High School) 1580 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

SATURDAY,   APRIL 18, 2020       OCTORARA HIGH SCHOOL (Proof of Residency May Be Required)  226 Highland Road, Atglen, PA 19310

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020      OWEN J. ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL 881 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020          COATESVILLE LEARNING CENTER 1635 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320 (Stone wall entrance-Veteran’s Drive-Same entrance as CAT Brandywine – Route 30 across from Dairy Queen)

SATURDAY, August 29, 2020      OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE BLDG.  (Proof of Residency May Be Required) 125 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA 19363

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2020        GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19380

Maximum Amount Accepted – 25 Gallons or 220 Lbs. / No Metal Drums                                                                                                                                                                                                             No Freon Appliances

PLEASE TAKE YOUR CARDBOARD BOXES HOME TO RECYCLE AT THE CURB OR LOCAL DROP OFF

The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, offers FREE Certified Master Composting Classes. Participants must attend all three classes and complete (6) hours of volunteer service to be certified. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Exton Library –6:30 PM Sharp – 8:30 PM

Second Floor – Struble Room
Thursday, March 5th, 2020
Thursday, March 12th
Thursday, March 26th

 Trainees will learn how to compost, how to construct various compost bins, how to grasscycle, and how to reduce food waste by vermicomposting. The Chester County Solid Waste Authority will provide training, materials, volunteer opportunities and support.  To register or for more information, call 484-796-4041