Electronics recycling to be suspended at Transfer Station
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If you want to recycle a television, computer or some type of electronic at the Transfer Station, this is the week to do it.
The site will close Sept. 27 and, when it reopens Oct. 4, there will be no electronics recycling at that location.
Operated by Lycoming County Resource Management Services, the Transfer Station will temporarily shut down for the installation of a new conveyor system. During the closure, waste and recyclables can be taken directly to the landfill, 447 Alexander Drive, Montgomery.
According to Jason Yorks, director, the temporary suspension of recycling at the West Third Street location was due to a lack of workers.
"We're having manpower issues across the board," Yorks said.
He noted the suspension is only until they "can figure out the logistics."
The transfer station currently operates two boxes at the facility for recycling electronics, which creates congestion in that area.
Yorks said they are looking for a way to redesign the area to make it safer. Until they can find a way to do that, the recycling area will be closed at the Transfer Station.
It is a temporary move, he stressed.
"It's not eliminated, just suspended at one location," Yorks said.
Recycling collections will continue at the landfill location for Lycoming County residents only. There is no cost for items such as televisions, computers and computer peripherals, such as keyboards, speakers, desktop printer and a computer mouse. No other electronic devices are permitted to be recycled at the landfill.
To recycle, bring the permissible items to the landfill location and stop at the scale house.
For appliances containing freon, such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers, there is a $20 charge. Those items will be accepted at the landfill only.
Another reminder from Yorks: "Just because it has a cord does not mean it's electronic."
Microwaves and toasters have cords but are not considered electronics. Yorks said that those are considered scrap steel.
During the closure of the Transfer Station, the conveyor belt and framework will be replaced. The belt had been replaced in 2011, but the motor drive has been in use for 20 years, Yorks said.
"It's seen a lot of usage," he said.
A detailed list of what is permitted to be recycled and a fee schedule for all services at the landfill and transfer station are available at www.lcrms.com.