New Recycling Rules for Electronics Effective Today

A new state law preventing Pennsylvanians from throwing out computers and similar electronics with the rest of their household trash goes into effect today, Jan. 24.

The mandatory rules cover computers, laptops, tablets, monitors and televisions.

Manufacturers are required to set up methods to recycle the material at no cost to consumers and more information about where to recycle electronics can be found here. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection also has a toll-free hotline at 1-800-346-4242 for questions about electronic recycling requirements.

South Whitehall Township recommends: 

2591 Mitchell Ave.; 

Allentown, PA 18103; 

610-797-7608

South Whitehall's website also says: If you have something you would like to dispose of and do not see it listed on the website or know of service provided by a company or organization not listed, please contact the Township at (610) 398-0401. County recycling officials also can direct people to the proper way to dispose of electronics.

Other local places accepting electronics are:

A+ Industries - will accept computers.

415 N. 15th St.
Allentown, PA 18102
610-821-5550

Staples - will accept computers.
4628 Broadway Allentown, PA 18104
610-530-7470

Best Buys - will accept computers, TVs, dvd players, and cell phones.
1504 MacAurther Rd.
Whitehall, PA 18052
610-432-6956

*Consumer Notice: Before taking any electronics to collection points or drop-off locations, consumers should first contact that location to see what types of electronics they accept. Not all locations may accept all items, such as TVs.