TROOP 83 COMMUNITY RECYCLING DRIVE
“Clean Out Your Drawers – Protect Our Environment!”
Troop 83 is helping our community keep harmful electronic waste out of landfills and waterways. Many electronics and batteries contain materials that can damage soil, pollute water, and even cause fires if thrown in the trash. We are collecting digital waste and directing it to proper certified recycling partners.
WHAT WE ARE COLLECTING
1. Household Electronics →
Recycled through Best Buy
- Computers / laptops
- Tablets & keyboards
- Monitors and printers
- Cables, chargers
- DVD players
- Small electronics
- Phones & accessories
2. Household Batteries →
Recycled through Staples
We accept:
- Alkaline batteries
- Rechargeable AA / AAA
- Button-cell batteries
- Laptop batteries
Please place batteries in a small bag if possible.
3. Large Rechargeables →
Recycled through Lowe’s
Including:
- Power tool batteries
- Large lithium-ion packs
- Lawn equipment batteries
- No car batteries
Tape battery terminals if you can for safety.
COLLECTION DAY
Date: __________________________
Time: __________________________
Location:
St Paul United Church of Christ
101 Worthington Rd
Exton, PA 19341
Drive up – Scouts will unload your items!
WHY THIS MATTERS
E-waste thrown in the trash can release toxic metals and chemicals into our Chester County environment. Recycling:
- Protects local streams and groundwater
- Keeps hazardous materials out of landfills
- Allows valuable materials to be reused
- Teaches Scouts lifelong environmental responsibility
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- Clean out unwanted electronics
- Share this flyer with neighbors
- Talk with Scouts about conservation in action
- Make a habit of taking your e-waste to the locations above
Questions?
Contact CarrieAnn Broderick, Committee Chair
CarrieAnnDMD@gmail.com
Thank you for helping Troop 83 keep Lionville’s surrounding community clean and green!