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• 2008 drop-off date - Household Hazardous Waste safe disposal

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• Compost Calculator

• Earth911
  Making Every Day Earth Day! It is the mission of Earth 911 to empower the public with community-specific resources to improve their quality of life. Through Public and Private Sector Partnership, economies of scale and scope are achieved, promoting this public service across the nation and centralizing environmental resources into one user-friendly network.

• Compost/Home Composting Information
  Find out where to get compost and mulch. And while you're at it, learn how to start a compost pile in your own backyard!

• Electronic Scrap Recycling

• Proper Latex Paint Disposal
  Latex based paint is not considered household hazardous waste, so it can be disposed of quite easily. Click the link above to find out how!

• Lehigh County Authority Wastewater Plant Directions
  The Lehigh County Wastewater Plant was built to remove much of the Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Suspended Solids contributed by several local industries prior to discharge to the Allentown Wastewater Pretreatment Plant.

• Household Hazardous Waste Management & Disposal
  If you have old paints, motor oil, household cleaners, and other hazardous products that you don't know how to dispose of, check out our information on Household Hazardous Waste!

• Cell Phone Recycling

• Lehigh County Water Authority

• Recycling Information/Municipal Recycling Programs
  Find out what materials are accepted in YOUR municipal recycling program, and where you can recycle materials that are not accepted in your community!

• Educational Resources
  The County of Lehigh Office of Solid Waste Management can provide educational programs for your school or community group on recycling, composting, and household hazardous waste!