Spring is almost here and with it comes a full season of community recycling events hosted by Responsible Recycling Services and local municipalities. These events make it easy to responsibly recycle electronics, confidential documents, appliances, and other hard-to-dispose-of items — all while protecting your data and the environment.
Whether you’re clearing out clutter from the winter or upgrading old tech, now is a perfect time to participate.
Kickoff: March 7th at the RRS Facility
Before the spring schedule really ramps up, you still have an opportunity to participate in an early-season event right at the Responsible Recycling Services facility:
March 7th • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Responsible Recycling Services, 805 Tomahawk Drive, Kutztown, PA
This event is open to everyone and offers a great chance to drop off electronics and other items directly at the RRS site before community events begin. Get all the details here.
Upcoming Early Spring Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Here’s a look at some of the first major recycling collection events of the spring season. Each event follows a convenient drive-through format with trained staff on site to safely unload your materials.
Bangor, PA – March 21st
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am (or until truck is full)
Location: Borough of Bangor, 197 Pennsylvania Avenue, Bangor, PA
This event is for Bangor Borough residents with ID only. The borough will cover the recycling charge for one item per household, making it an affordable and convenient way to responsibly dispose of electronics close to home.
Bath & Alburtis, PA – April 11th
Bath Event
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Moore Township Recreation Center, 635 English Road, Bath, PA
Residents can drop off electronics and other accepted materials in a simple stay-in-your-car format.
Alburtis Event – Electronics Recycling + Document Shredding
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Alburtis Fire Company, 328 South Main Street, Alburtis, PA
This event includes both electronics recycling and secure document shredding, making it a great opportunity to clear out old devices and safely destroy confidential paperwork at the same time. If you’ve been holding onto sensitive documents, this is the perfect chance to dispose of them securely.
Newport & Port Royal – April 18th
Newport
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am (or until trucks are full)
Location: Newport Fairgrounds
Port Royal
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am (or until trucks are full)
Location: Juniata County Fairgrounds
These events welcome county residents and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is recommended.
Ashfield, PA – April 22nd
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (or until truck is full)
Location: East Penn Township Community Center, 403 Blue Mountain Road, Ashfield, PA
This afternoon event offers another convenient opportunity to responsibly recycle electronics during the work week.
Why Attend a Recycling Event?
Recycling collection events make responsible disposal easy. Here’s why you should consider attending:
Protect Our Environment
Electronics often contain hazardous materials (like lead and mercury) that can pollute soil and water if not properly recycled. These events ensure safe, compliant handling.
Secure Your Data
Many events offer secure handling and certified destruction of hard drives and confidential documents, protecting your personal and business information.
Clear the Clutter
Instead of letting old tech, cords, and outdated devices pile up, bring them to an event and give them new life through recycling.
Community Support
These events bring neighbors together in support of sustainability and responsible waste management creating cleaner, healthier communities.
How These Events Work
Most events follow a simple drive-through drop-off format:
- Participants stay in their cars while staff unload items.
- Some events are residency-specific (e.g., county or borough residents).
- Exact change or checks are requested for charges on certain items.
- Events are first-come, first-served, often until trucks are full.
Ready to Recycle?
With so many events coming up — starting with March 7th at the RRS facility and continuing through April and beyond — now is the perfect time to join your community in responsible recycling. Visit the Responsible Recycling Services Recycling Collection Events page for the full schedule, locations, and additional details.
Together, we can reduce landfill waste, protect our environment, and make spring cleaning more meaningful — one event at a time.