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ANTIFREEZE
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This item is also accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Events where you can properly dispose of items that are Too Toxic To Trash |
BATTERIES
How to recycle / dispose batteries
Which batteries need special disposal?
Do not dispose of these battery types in your regular trash. | ||||||
Where can I take batteries for special disposal?Button, and small and large rechargeable batteries
The safest methods of transporting these batteries are to protect terminals by
When carrying small batteries in your pocket, do not mix them with coins and house keys. Lead acid/vehicle batteriesWe accept lead acid or vehicle batteries from residents,at no charge at our Household Hazardous Waste events and the Flintstones, Oldtown, and Little Orleans Refuse Sites. Penn-Mar Recycling, accepts batteries at their rear door during business hours. |
CANS-Mixed Metal
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CARDBOARD
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CHRISTMAS TREES
Please remove all tinsel, lights, garland and ornaments before recycling tree. | |
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Seasonal Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites
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ELECTRONICS
MANUFACTURER TAKEBACK PROGRAMElectronic Manufacturers that will recycle my old electronic device for free. Visit https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/RecyclingandOperationsprogram/Pages/registeredmanu.aspx for the list of manufacturer’s links on how to recycle their electronic device for free. PENN-MAR975 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD, 301-724-1000, open Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm. Accepts electronics, scrap metal, and major appliances from residents and businesses.
STAPLES*Limit of seven items can be recycled per customer per day. Store management has the right to refuse to accept items that may pose a health or safety risk. Televisions NOT ACCEPTED. GOODWILLYour local Goodwill works with Dell Reconnect accepts any brand of used computer equipment in any condition. We also accept just about anything that can be connected to a computer. You can drop off your items during business hours. NO TV’s LOWESAll Cellphones regardless of size, make, model or age. We recommend that you remove the personal information on your phone, although it is not required. In the recycling process, the memory on the phones is destroyed and reusable materials are recycled before they are resold. And Rechargeable Batteries under 11-lbs: Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), and Nickel Zinc (Ni-ZN) ALLEGANY SCRAP10801 Day Rd SE, Cumberland, MD, 301- 777-2877. Pays customer for Laptops 40¢/lb and Computer towers 10¢/lb AMAZON.COM/BUYBACKThe Amazon Trade-In program allows customers to receive an Amazon.com Gift Card in exchange for thousands of eligible items including video games, Kindle E-readers, books, and more. The process is easy and convenient with an immediate offer and free shipping. WALMART.COM/TRADEINVisit the link above to find your device and answer a few questions for a FREE offer. Print prepaid shipping label and ship it for free with FedEx Ground. Receive an instant Walmart eGift Card after products are evaluated. ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENTPlease complete our Recycling Event Notification Form if you would be interested in being contacted about an upcoming event. |
FLUORESCENT BULBS
How to RECYCLETake to Penn Mar Recycling's rear door $1.00 per bulb during business hours. Broken bulbs must be thrown in the regular trash. |
GLASS
*Food and beverage containers ONLY HOW TO RECYCLE
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MAGAZINES
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Medicine
MOTOR OIL
This item is also accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Events where we properly dispose of items that are Too Toxic To Trash. | |
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NEWSPAPERS
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Office Paper
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PAINT
DisposalPaint can be toxic and dangerous to the environment if not disposed of properly. Follow these steps for safely getting rid of that extra paint that you no longer need. Latex PaintsStep 1
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Oil-Based Paints & StainsGood to KnowConsider donating your paint to a community center, charity, place of worship, local theater or Habitat for Humanity. They're often working on projects with a limited budget and could use the extra supplies. |
PLASTIC BAGS & Wrap
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#1 PLASTIC
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#2 PLASTic
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TV -Television
How to recycleIf its cost prohibitive to recycle the TV, you may throw it away: |
TIRES
Cumberland: Tires are recycled by appointment in Cumberland for $3 per tire no limit to quantity. Tires on rim are accepted. To make arrangements please call a few days ahead of time to the County Recycling Office 301-876-9563. Tires are also accepted at the following Refuse Sites: Flintstone, Little Orleans, and Oldtown, during regular hours of operation. A maximum of four tires per day per resident is permitted, and three Trash Stickers are required for one tire. | |
There are no scheduled tire recycling events at this timePlease complete our Recycling Event Notification Form if you would be interested in being contacted about an upcoming event. |
Yard Trimmings
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