Harford County Reuse & Recycle Directory Online Recycling & Reuse Resources General Information Packaging www.mdrecycles.org www.terracycle.net This website is provided by the Maryland Department of the Environment and provides statewide information on recycling. Terracycle recycles non-recyclables and hard to recycle items into new, viable products. Join a brigade and earn cash for your efforts! Many area schools utilize Terracycle brigades for fundraising purposes, so be sure to check with your local school to see how you can help! Visit the website on more specifics on what can be collected and join! www.earth911.com Earth911 is a privately owned, for-profit company that specializes in providing consumers with accessible and actionable recycling information across the country. This website allows you to search by item to find the nearest recycling option available and provides creative ideas, blogs, videos and more on how to reduce, reuse & recycle. Batteries www.call2recycle.org Call2Recycle is the only free rechargeable battery and cellphone collection program in North America. The site allows you to search by zip code to find the nearest free drop-off location available. Plastic Bags www.hilexpoly.com/going-green/bag-2-bag Most area grocery stores offer plastic bag recycling. Simply bring your bags on your next visit and drop them off in the properly labeled bin. Consider using reusable bags instead of plastic bags too! Many grocery stores offer a 3-5 cent discount per bag, so it is better for your bank account and the environment!! Check out the website for more plastic related items that can be placed into the Bag-2-Bag container! www.epspackaging.org Visit website to find the closest location near you to recycle expanded polystyrene foam. Contact the location to verify acceptable items and to schedule a drop-off time. Hosiery www.nononsense.com/PantyhoseRecycling.aspx Can’t figure out what to do with all of those pantyhose with runs and holes in them? Nononsense provides a pantyhose recycling program, it doesn’t matter what brand they are, simply mail them to the company following the guidelines provided on their webpage that is listed above. Swap & Trade Groups groups.freecycle.org/freecycleharford/description www.swapstyle.com The Freecycle Network is an online community of people who are giving and getting things for free in their area and therefore are keeping good stuff out of landfills. Membership is free, and everything posted must be FREE, legal and appropriate for all ages. Please visit the website and carefully read all specific guidelines before joining or participating. Swapstyle is a worldwide online community for members to swap fashion they no longer want for items they are in search of and it is in its 9th year of operation with over 55,000 members. Membership is free. Please visit the website and carefully read all specific guidelines before joining or participating. www.swap.com www.throwplace.com Swap.com is worldwide a swapping site for members to exchange clothes, accessories, books, baby items, coupons, etc. Membership is free and as a member you can set up your own swap shop for other users to browse. Please visit the website and carefully read all specific guidelines before joining or participating. Users list items they wish to give away and can request items listed by other users. Items can be directly donated to associated charities if a user wishes. Membership is free. Please visit the website and carefully read all specific guidelines before joining or participating. www.swapmamas.com SwapMamas is an online community for mothers to swap items they no longer use for items they are looking for. No money is exchanged and is it free to join. Please visit the website and carefully read all specific guidelines before joining or participating. Do you have an idea for our reuse directory? Are you a business or organization that would like to be included? Please call us with your ideas! Harford County Office of Recycling (410) 638-3417 www.thredup.com thredUP is an online consignment shop specializing in children’s clothing. Users can send their gently used clothing in a thredUp bag ($4.95 bag deposit required) to be resold to other users. You earn cash or credit to purchase other user’s items at discounted prices. Please visit the website and carefully read all specific guidelines before joining or participating. Like us on Facebook! Harford County Office of Recycling Local Recycling Drop-offs Organization Name Best Buy www.bestbuy.com Harford Waste Disposal Center www.harfordcountymd.gov/dpw/envaffairs Contact Information Harford Mall Annex 602 Boulton Street Bel Air, MD 21014 (410) 893-6101 3241 Scarboro Road Street, MD 21154 410-638-3417 Hours Accepted Items Mon-Sat 10am-9pm Sun 11am-7pm Electronics*, Electronics Trade-In Program, Plastic Bags, Gift Cards, Ink & Toner Cartridges, CD/DVDs, Rechargable Batteries, Wires, Cords, Cables, Remotes & Controllers Mon-Sat 7am-3pm Single Stream Recyclables, Scrap Metal, Oil, Antifreeze, Gas, Electronics, Textiles, CFLs, Propane Tanks, Lead Acid Batteries Mon-Sat 6am-9pm Sun 8am-7pm CFL Bulbs, Plastic Bags, Rechargable Batteries Mon-Sat 6am-10pm Sun 8am-8pm CFL Bulbs, Plastic Bags, Rechargable Batteries Aberdeen Store 979 Beards Hill Road Aberdeen, MD 21001 (410) 297-8930 Home Depot www.homedepot.com Bel Air Store 655 Marketplace Drive Bel Air, MD 21014 (410) 638-0929 Edgewood Store 2703 Pulaski Highway Edgewood, MD 21040 (410) 612-8114 Lowe's www.lowes.com 414 Constant Friendship Blvd. Abingdon, MD 21009 (443) 456-7080 Radio Shack www.radioshack.com Target www.target.com Aberdeen Store Beards Hill Plaza 939 Beards Hill Road Suite C Aberdeen MD, 21001 (410) 273-7333 See website for hours Edgewood Store Woodbridge Shopping Center 1401 Pulaski Highway Suite L Edgewood, MD 21040 (410) 679-4777 See website for hours Bel Air Store 580 Marketplace Drive Bel Air, MD 21014 (410) 638-7532 Mon-Sat 8am-11pm Sun 8am-10pm Aberdeen Store 1025 Middleton Rd. Aberdeen, MD 21001 (410) 297-8710 Mon-Sat 8am-10pm Sun 8am-9pm Abingdon Store 403 Constant Friendship Blvd. Abingdon, MD 21009 (410) 670-900 Mon-Sat 8am-10pm Sun 8am-9pm Electronics Trade-In Program, Rechargeable Batteries Plastic Bags, Glass, Aluminum, Plastic, MP3 Players, Cellphones, Ink Cartridges Donate to Local Organizations *Please contact the organization directly prior to donating to confirm they are still accepting the items listed in this directory Organization Name Boys & Girls Club of Harford County www.bgcharfordco.org Goodwill Industries www.goodwill.org Harford Community Action Agency http://harfordcaa.org/ Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake www.cheseapeakerestore.org Contact Information 100 E. Bel Air Avenue Aberdeen, MD 21001 410-272-0010 Accepted Items Food Items*, Cleaning Supplies, First Aid Supplies, Program Supplies*, Sports Equipment, Games, Craft Supplies*, Prize Supplies Drop-Off Information Call (410) 272-0010 to donate Abingdon YMCA Drop-Off Bin 101 Walter Ward Blvd. Abingdon, MD 21009 24/7 Bin is located in parking lot Goodwill Aberdeen Store 1 Aberdeen Plaza Aberdeen, MD 21001 (410) 297-9136 Mon-Sat 9am to 9pm Sun 11am to 6pm Goodwill Churchville Store 2225 A Churchville Road Churchville, MD 21015 (410) 734-0612 Appliances (small), Blankets, Books, Clothing, Shoes, Electronics (no TVs), House Goods, Wood Furniture , Bedframes (no mattresses) Mon-Sat 9am to 9pm Sun 11am to 6pm Holy Cross Episcopal Church Drop-Off Bin 4603 Rocks Road Street, MD 21154 24/7 Bin is located in parking lot Goodwill Bel Air Store 711 Bel Air Road Bel Air, MD 21014 (410) 879-8001 Mon-Sat 9am to 9pm Sun 11am to 6pm 1321 B Woodbridge Station Way Edgewood, MD 21040 (410) 612-9909 Food Items*, Paper Products, Cleaning Supplies, Diapers & Formula, Books, Personal Hygiene Products (410) 633-0506 Appliances* (large, limited), Cabinets, Countertops, Doors (no pick-up), Electrical, Flooring (new), Furniture*, Hardware, Housewares, Insulation (new), Lighting, Lumber*, Paint (new), Plumbing*, Roofing, Tools, Windows (new) Call (410) 612-9909 to donate Call (410) 633-0506 or visit www.chesapeakerestore.org to schedule a donation pickup in your area Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna www.habitatsusq.org (410) 638-4434 Building Materials (Please call (410) 638-4434 for more specifics on what items are acceptable) Call (410) 638-4434 to schedule a donation 53 E. Bel Air Avenue, Apt. 3 Aberdeen, MD 21001 (410) 273-6700 Household Items & Appliances (small), Furniture, Tools, Electronics, Baby/Children Items, Personal Hygiene Products, Cleaning Supplies, Storage/Paper Products, Baby/Children Products** Call (410) 273-6700 to donate Harford Waste Disposal Center www.harfordcountymd.gov 3241 Scarboro Road Street, MD 21154 (410) 638-3417 Clothing, Belts, Hats, Handbags, Curtains (no shower curtains), Towels larger than 15” X 15”, Sheets and Blankets (no electric blankets), Paired shoes tied together, Any textile larger than 15” X 15” Mon-Sat 7am-3pm Humane Society of Harford County www.harfordshelter.org 2208 Connolly Road Fallston, MD 21047 (410) 836-1090 Pet Supplies (dog, cat, small animal), Office Supplies, First Aid Supplies, Laundry Supplies, Heaters, A/C Units, Washer, Dryer, Fans* * Mon-Fri 11am-6pm Sat 10am-5pm Sun 12pm-4pm 2 North Kresson Street Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 558-DOCK Appliances* (large, limited), Cabinetry, Doors, Lighting, Lighting Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, Flooring, Plumbing Materials (toilets, sinks, faucets, showers, tubs, radiators), Roofing Materials Call (410) 558-3625 ext. 17 (Mon-Sat 8am-4pm) or visit www.loadingdock.org to schedule a pick in your area 1-877-851-8111 Appliances (small), Bedding/Draperies, Books, Toys, Clothing & Accessories, Shoes, Electronics, Pillows, Household Goods, Kitchen Ware, Sporting Goods, Tools Harford Family House www.harfordfamilyhouse.org The Loading Dock www.loadingdock.org Purple Heart zc.purpleheartpickup.org Salvation Army www.satruck.org Second Chance www.secondchanceinc.org Welcome One Emergency Shelter www.welcomeoneshelter.com 1-800-SA-TRUCK 1700 Ridgely Street Baltimore, MD 21230 410-385-1700 1221-C Brass Mill Road Belcamp, MD 21017 (410) 272- 2229 Appliances (large and small), Beds, Bedding, Furniture, Rugs, Tools, Linens, Computers, Household Goods, Books, Cell phones, Vehicles, Clothing and Accessories, Toys Furniture, Appliances, Kitchens, Architectural elements, Entire buildings, Houses, Tools, Equipment, Building materials and more. Food*, Water, Juice, Paper Goods, Plastic Utensils, Disposable Cups, First Aid Supplies, Personal Hygiene Products, Cleaning Supplies, Toilet Paper, Jackets, Sweatshirts To schedule a pick-up in your area visit www.purpleheartpickup.org Call 1-800-SA-TRUCK or visit www.satruck.org to schedule a pick-up in your area Walk-in donations accepted Mon-Sun, 9am to 5pm. To schedule a pick-up, call 410-385-1700 x110. Call (410) 272-2229 to donate Area Consignment Shops Name Bows & Britches Country Britches www.countrybritches.com Harford Kids Consignment www.harfordkidsconsignment.com Kid to Kid Olivia's Shop www.oliviasshop.com Twice As Nice Uptown Cheapskate Bel Air www.uptowncheapskate.com/Belair Wee-cycle Mart www.wee-cyclemart.com Contact Information Hours 140 Bond Street Bel Air, MD 21014 (410) 838-6469 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Thurs 10am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm 2500 Conowingo Road Bel Air, MD 21015 (410) 893-8552 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Thurs 10am-7pm (410)790-5116 515 Baltimore Pike Bel Air, MD 21014 (410) 420-2333 2721 Conowingo Road Bel Air, MD 21015 (443) 371-0056 1844 Pulaski Highway Havre de Grace, MD 21078 (410) 9390633 5 Bel Air South Parkway Bel Air, MD 21015 (410) 671-5659 [email protected] Semi-Annual Event visit website for specific details Mon-Sat 10am-7pm Sun 12pm-5pm Mon-Sun 10am-6pm Mon-Tues 10am-6pm Wed-Fri 10am-5pm Sat 10am-3pm Mon-Sat 10am-9pm Sun 12pm-6pm Annual Event visit website for specific details **If interested in consigning, please call the shop before bringing items to be consigned. Many shops require contacting them directly to make an appointment and confirm that your items are acceptable** Revised 12/2013