TV RECYCLING

Call for further information.Prince George’s County accepts electronics for recycling every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Brown Station Road Landfill in Upper Marlboro. City residents can dispose of televisions free of charge (maximum 6 televisions). In addition, household hazardous waste can also be disposed of here free of charge.

The site is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For further information on this site, call 301-883-5045.

Brown Station Road Electronics Recycling Acceptance Facility
11611 Whitehouse Road
Upper Marlboro, Maryland

 

CFL RECYCLING

Compact florescent lights-under 4'
(Residential Only)

are now accepted at the City of Greenbelt Electronics Recycling Events. CFLs MUST NOT be broken. We will not any broken CFLs at the electronics recycling events. Broken CFLs are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly.

Proper Disposal and Clean Up of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)

CFLs are being used in more homes and businesses than ever before. By using CFLs, consumers can save money and energy through reduced energy consumption and lower utility bills. CFLs contain a very small amount of mercury within the tubing – an average of 5 milligrams – and are safe to use in your home. However, the bulbs should be handled with care. Precautions should be taken to properly handle broken CFLs and to dispose of used fluorescent lamps.

Proper Disposal of CFLs

Do NOT throw CFLs away in your household garbage, it is illegal to do so in the state of Maryland.

Consumers can take all used, unbroken CFL bulbs to any Home Depot or MOMs store and give them to the store associate behind the returns desk. Or they can be taken to the City of Greenbelt's Electronics Recycling events. The bulbs will be recycled by an environmental management company to maximize safety and ensure environmental compliance.

Used, unbroken or broken CFLs that are sealed in a clear plastic bag, may be taken to the following location:

Household Hazardous Waste Acceptance Site
Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill
11611 Brown Station Road
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Proper Method of Clean up for Broken CFLs

Open a window and leave the room for 15 minutes or more.

On hard surfaces, carefully scoop up broken glass pieces and powder using stiff paper or cardboard and place them in a sealed plastic bag. Do not use a vacuum or broom to clean up the broken bulb. Use sticky tape, such as duct tape to pick up any remaining small glass fragments and powder. Wipe the area clean with damp paper towels or disposable wet wipes. Place the towels in a plastic bag.

On carpeting or rugs, carefully pick up glass fragments and place them in a sealed plastic bag. Use sticky tape, such as duct tape to pick up any remaining small glass fragments and powder. If vacuuming is needed after all visible materials are removed, vacuum the area where the bulb was broken and place the vacuum bag and debris in a sealed plastic bag.

Take the plastic bags to the Household Hazardous Waste Acceptance site for proper and safe disposal.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010

9AM-12PM

PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
555 Crescent Road

 

City residents, businesses and organizations can recycle old and/or unwanted computers and other electronic items.

Accepted items include: Central Processing Units, Monitors, Keyboards, Printers, Laptop Computers, Speakers, Scanners, Surge Protectors, Wires and Power Cords, Computer Mice, Fax Machines, Recording Equipment, Cameras, Telephones and Radios, AND NOW...

• Compact Florescent Lights-under 4' (Residential Only)
  CFLs MUST NOT be broken. We will not any broken CFLs at the electronics recycling events. Broken CFLs are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly.
  Click here for more information about CFL Recycling

• Batteries: Batteries MUST be taped on one end. You can use masking, duct, or electric tape. It does not matter which end. We will not take batteries that are not taped at one end. Un-taped batteries are a fire hazard. MOMs also takes taped batteries.

• Expaned Polystyrene: (Block Styrofoam #6)

• Televisions: No larger than 32"
  For information about other ways to dispose of your television, click here.

Special arrangements must be made for drop-off of more
than 10 items or items over 50 lbs. Please call in advance.

For further information, contact the
City of Greenbelt Recycling Office
301-474-8308

 

DONATION DROP OFF

 

Monthly Drop Off American Rescue Workers

Donation Drop-Off: Second and Fourth Saturday of Every Month, 9:00am-12:00 noon,
Parking lot between City Offices (25 Crescent Road) and Community Center

  Bring usable clothing, shoes, dishes, books, furniture and toys to make your tax-deductible donation.  Materials are redistributed to needy families in Prince George's County.

For more Information call the city of Greenbelt Recycling Office at (301) 474-8303.

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Other Donation Opportunities
Consider donating usable goods to a charitable organization. There is a large market for usable clothing, furniture, toys, kitchen items, etc. Tax deductions are also available. **Please call to confirm addresses and information before delivering material to any of the following groups.

Remember, you can always take your usable clothing to any thrift store such as the Value Village on University Blvd. For items that are not necessarily usable, you may drop these off in any Planet Aid box located throughout the area.

Vietnam Veterans of America
To schedule pickup: 1-800-459-8387 or www.vvapickup.org
Drop Off Location: 12211 Viers Mill Road Wheaton, MD
Items Accepted: Wood or wicker furniture, carpet without stains or tears, clothing in good condition, toys, games, books, dishes, household items, working TV’s, lamps, mattresses without stains or tears. (No appliances, upholstered furniture, computers)

Habitat for Humanity of Prince George’s County
To schedule pickup: 301-779-1912
Drop Off Location: 4531 Rhode Island Avenue Brentwood, MD Phone: 301-779-1912
Items Accepted: Furniture, working appliances – less than 10 years old, carpet without stains or tears, clothing in good condition – must be on hangers, toys, games, books, household items, working TV’s, mattresses without stains or tears. No computers.

Salvation Army
No pickup provided in the Greenbelt area
Drop Off Location: 3304 Kenilworth Avenue Hyattsville, MD Phone: 301-277-7878
Items Accepted: Furniture without stains or tears, working appliances (no dishwashers), clothing in good condition, toys, games, books, household items, working TV’s, mattresses without stains or tears, computers – 2001 or newer. No carpet, dishwashers.

Purple Heart
To schedule pickup: 301-277-0063 or www.purpleheartpickup.org
Drop Off Location: 4960 Annapolis Road Bladensburg, MD 301-927-9865
9644 Ft. Meade Road Laurel, MD 301-776-1885
Items Accepted: Furniture without stains or tears, clothing in good condition, toys, games, books, household items, working TV’s, computers. No large appliances, mattresses, baby items such as car seats, cribs and high chairs.

American Rescue Workers
To schedule pickup: 301-336-6200
Drop Off Location: 716 Ritchie Road Capitol Heights, MD Phone: 301-336-6200
Items Accepted: Furniture without stains or tears, working appliances, clothing in good condition, toys, games, books, household items, working TV’s, mattresses without stains or tears, computers – 2001 or newer.

Goodwill Industries of Greater Washington
To schedule pickup: 202-636-4225 **Minimum pickup 12 items or 10 bags of clothes
Drop Off Location: 12655 Laurel Bowie Road Laurel, MD 301-490-5926
Items Accepted: Furniture without stains or tears, clothing, toys, games, books, household items, working TV’s, computers – 2001 or newer. No appliances, mattresses.

Amvets
To schedule pickup: 1-800-526-8387 or www.amvetspickup.org
Drop Off Location: 9880 Washington Blvd. Laurel, MD Phone: 410-792-0090
Items Accepted: Furniture without stains or tears, carpet, clothing in good condition, toys, games, books, household items, TV’s - less than 10 years old, computers – less than 5 years old, mattresses without stains or tears. No large appliances

Pregnancy Aid Center
Drop Off Location: 4809 Greenbelt Road College Park, MD Phone: 301-441-9150
Accepted Items: Usable baby items such as cribs, high chairs, playpens, car seats, clothing.

For more Information call the city of Greenbelt Recycling Office at (301) 474-8303.

PAINT DISPOSAL

Dried latex paint can be dispoed of through special trash collection. Residents are advised to remove tops from latex paint cans in a safe, well-ventilated area and allow the paint to dry. The paint can be mixed with shredded paper or kitty litter to speed the drying process.

Oil based paints must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Residents can drop off household hazardous waste free of charge every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Brown Station Road Landfill in Upper Marlboro from 7:30am-3:30pm.

Brown Station Road Electronics Recycling Acceptance Facility
11611 Whitehouse Road
Upper Marlboro, Maryland

301-883-5045

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS

Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources has established permanent collection sites for Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling at the Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill, 11611 White House Road, Upper Marlboro.  County residents may dispose of their home-generated hazardous waste and old computers and electronics on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For further information, call 301-883-5045 or visit www.princegeorgescountymd.gov.

Seniors/Persons with  Disabilities:  If you have no one living with you able to transport your hazardous waste, special arrangements can be made for collection at your home.
Contact Bob Redding, P.G. County Recycling Office, at 301-883-6026.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING IN GREENBELT:  The City holds Electronics Recycling events quarterly. Please click link to find out when the next one will be held.

BRING YOUR BLOCK STYROFOAM TO ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENTS FOR RECYCLING. (EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE # 6). NO PEANUTS, CUPS, TRAYS, CLAMSHELLS, ETC.