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About This Location

Clean Earth's Allentown facility on Mitchell Ave is a licensed universal waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) accepting fluorescent lamps, batteries, and mercury-containing materials from both businesses and residents.

What this location Accepts

✓ Fluorescent lamps (linear, compact, U-bend)
✓ HID lamps (high-intensity discharge)
✓ Neon and ultraviolet lamps
✓ Mercury-containing devices and materials
✓ Lithium-ion batteries
✓ Lead-acid batteries
✓ Alkaline and other battery chemistries
✓ Ballasts
✓ Electronics scrap (e-waste components)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries

What they do not accept

✕ General household recyclables (cardboard, glass, plastic bottles)
✕ Non-universal-waste hazardous materials (contact for guidance)
✕ Incandescent bulbs (not a universal waste — check local municipal options)

Fees

  • Residential drop-off (lamps, batteries, mercury materials) — Fees apply — see residential price list; contact facility for current rates

Programs & events

  • RecycleKits mail-back program — Pre-paid mail-back boxes for lamps, batteries, and other universal wastes — available for small generators and residents unable to transport materials
  • Certification of destruction — Certificate of recycling/destruction issued for commercial and industrial clients

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring old fluorescent bulbs from my home to Clean Earth in Allentown?

Yes, Clean Earth does accept residential drop-offs. Fees apply for lamps and batteries; call (610) 797-7608 or customer service at (866) 447-5177 for the current residential price list before your visit.

What types of batteries does Clean Earth in Allentown accept?

The facility accepts a wide range of battery chemistries including lithium-ion (laptop, power tool, EV), lead-acid (automotive, UPS), alkaline (AA, AAA, D, 9V), and mercury-containing batteries. Contact (610) 797-7608 to confirm packaging requirements for lithium-ion batteries.

Does Clean Earth in Allentown accept electronics like old TVs or computers?

The Mitchell Ave location focuses on lamps, batteries, mercury materials, and universal waste components. For general consumer electronics recycling (TVs, computers, phones), Lehigh County runs separate e-waste collection events. Contact Clean Earth directly at (610) 797-7608 to ask what electronics scrap they currently take.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2591 Mitchell Ave, Allentown, PA 18103
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City / State
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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