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More than 34,000 Pounds of E-Waste Recycled at Township Event

More than 34,900 pounds of electronics were collected during the township's recycling event in March.

Newtown Township's recent electronics recycling day was a "tremendous success," the township website says.

More than 34,900 pounds of electronics were collected during the event in March, which was put on by Leck Waste Services. 

According to the township website, 385 cars dropped items off for recycling.

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If you have an item to recycle but didn't make it last month, the township will host another recycling day on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon, according to the website. 

Items that can be recycled include:

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  • computers, laptops and keyboards
  • televisions
  • VCR, DVD and CD players
  • printers and fax machines
  • radios, sterios and MP3 players 
  • electronic toys and games
  • microwaves
  • photo and video cameras
  • common electrical appliances like washers, dryers, stoves and refrigerator


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