Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority253 Transfer Rd.Bellefonte, PA 16823(814) 238-7005ccrra@centrecountyrecycles.orgwww.centrecountyrecycles.org

CENTRE COUNTY Spring 2021

Volume 11, Issue 1

Stay connected and informed with CCRRA

Household Hazardous WasteCollection Event to be Held this Spring

Printed on Recycled Paper

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@CentreCountyRecycling

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Hours of OperationTransfer StationMonday – Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Recycling Processing FacilityMonday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

OfficeMonday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Holiday CollectionSchedule Changes

Memorial Day

Independence Day

See page 3 for details.

Envelopes with plastic windows can be recycled.

Turn the page for more helpful recycling tips!

and REFUSE AUTHORITY

RRA

CENTRE COUNTY RECYCLING

Save the date! Our annual Household Hazardous WasteCollection Event has been scheduled for April 30 & May 1 with

ONE MAJOR CHANGE:

Pre-Registration IS REQUIREDfor our spring event.

Register at www.centrecountyrecycles.org

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection details are as follows:

Our event will be held at the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority located at 253 Transfer Road, Bellefonte

The dates for the event are:Friday, April 30 from 8am-4pmSaturday, May 1 from 8am-2pm

A list of acceptable and non-acceptable items can be found on page two of this newsletter.

This is a FREE Event

No internet? Call 814-238-7005

Centre County

A Few Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Pre-Registration is Required

Save the Date - April 30 & May 1, 2021Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

What to Bringinsecticides/weed killers

pool chemicalscleaners/poisons

corrosivesflammables,

oil based paintsCFL bulbs

fluorescent tubes and most other

hazardous chemicals from households only.

DO NOT BRINGNO latex paintNO motor oilNO antifreeze

NO medicationsNO batteries

NO ammunitionNO explosives

Questions?

Event details and registration information are available at

www.centrecountyrecycles.org

Sign up today to secure your spot

This is a free event

Q. What should I do with batteries?A. Alkaline batteries, used mostly in toys and flashlights, can be thrown away with regular trash. NickelCadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb) can berecycled at special bins located at Lowes, Home Depot or Best Buy. Always call first before making the trip.

Lead Acid, (automotive, motorcycle, etc.) should be taken to any store that sells lead acid batteries. If you are purchasing a new lead acid battery, most places give a discount off the purchase of the new battery when you bring the old one in.

Q. Can I recycle envelopes with plastic windows?A. Yes, you may recycle paper envelopes with plastic windows. Bag or bundle them along with other accept-able mixed paper and place in your curbside bin. These may also be recycled along with mixed paper at any of our recycling drop off locations in the mixed paper compartment.

Q. Can I recycle corrugated cardboard boxes with packing tape attached?A. Yes, you may recycle corrugated cardboard boxes with packing tape attached. Always flatten corrugated cardboard before recycling.

If you have a recycling question, please email Amy Schirf, the Authority’s Education Coordinator at aschirf@centrecountyrecycles.org.

COG Spring Bulk WasteCollection WeekSpring Bulk Waste Collection for the Townships of Benner, Col-lege, Ferguson, Harris & Patton will be held May 10-14.

Bulk Collection will occur on yournormal day of service. Items must be properly prepared. Loose piles will not be collected.

Tires, Appliances, Scrap Metaland Electronics will be collectedseparately and RECYCLED.

Upcoming 2021 Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority BoardMeetings Check the Calendar of Events on our website for meeting times, agendas and information on how to join virtually.

· March 22; 4:30pm

· April 26; 4:30pm

· May 24; 4:30pm

CCRRA’s Holiday Collection Schedule The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority will be closed on

Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day.

On Monday, July 5, the Authority’s Transfer Station will be OPEN from 8:00am - 4:00pm, however, in observance of Independence Day, the

CCRRA office will be CLOSED.

Holiday Monday TuesdayWednes-

dayThurs-

day

Memorial DayWeek of May 31

NO Bulk/Brush

Collection

RegularCollection

RegularCollection

RegularCollection

Independence DayWeek of July 5

NO Bulk/Brush

Collection

RegularCollection

RegularCollection

RegularCollection

State College Borough Holiday Collection Schedule

Bellefonte Borough Holiday Collection Schedule

Centre Region COG Holiday Collection Schedule

HolidayNormal Date for

Refuse/Recycling Collection

Alternate Date for Refuse/

Recycling Collection

Memorial Day Monday, May 31 Wednesday, June 2

Independence Day Monday, July 5 Wednesday, July 7

*For all other municipalities, please contact your trash hauler for a list of possible holiday delays.

Spring 2021 · Volume 11, Issue 1

The following applies to residents living in the Townships of Benner, College, Ferguson, Harris & Patton.

Memorial Day; May 31 - Recycling collection will be delayed one day from Monday. Monday’s recycling will be collected on Tuesday and so on throughout the week.

July 5; Independence Day (observed) - There will be no changes to recycling collection for the week of July 5.

Centre County Recyclingand Refuse Authority

ChairRichard Stehouwer

Vice Chair

Dennis Hameister

SecretaryMark Henry

Treasurer

Trilby Mayes

Board MemberTim Miller

Board MemberAshley Snook

Board MemberVacant

Executive Director

Ted W. Onufrak

Deputy Executive Director/Recycling Coordinator

Joanne Shafer

Operations ManagerRegan Hosterman

Office ManagerKatrina Pope

Education Coordinator

Amy Schirf

Ordinance Enforcement OfficerDave Watson

Assistant Recycling Coordinator

Mimi Cooper

Commercial Recycling Coordinator Ed Hicks

This publication is partially funded by an Act 101 Recycling Grant through

www.depweb.state.pa.us

RECYCLECENTRE COUNTY RECYCLING & REFUSE AUTHORITY

GLASS - BOTTLES, jugs & JARSRinse containers. Lids and labels acceptable.

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD Break down all cardboard boxes. Place beside bin.

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When in doubt,Check it out

PLASTIC - BOTTLES, JUGS & JARSRinse containers. Lids and labels acceptable.

NO BatteriesNO Styrofoam™NO Paper Plates/CupsNO Glassware/CeramicsNO Miscellaneous Plastics

MIXED PAPER, PAPERBOARD, MAGAZINES & NEWSPAPER Must be bagged or bundled together or they will not be accepted. Bag shredded paper. Place inside bin.

STEEL & ALUMINUM - CANS & FOILRinse and remove food residue. Labels acceptable.

Centre CountyGuide to Curbside Recycling

Centre County Recycles is a quarterly newsletter published for Centre County residents as a source of information regarding recycling and environmental issues. Centre County Recycles is printed on 30% RECYCLED CONTENT PAPER with soybean based inks AND IS RECYCLABLE.

You can buy State College Borough Compost at CCRRA. The cost is $6.00 per 40 lb. bag. Just ask our Scale Operator for details and we will even load the bags into your vehicle. Proceeds benefit the Authority’s Education Endowment Fund.