Friday, November 7, 2025

Upcoming Recycling Events

Willistown Township will host one more event in 2025 - Document Shredding, and *NEW* for 2025, Battery Recycling - Saturday, November 15, 9 am to 12 noon. Due to construction by the Public Works garage, the Document Shredding and Battery Recycling event will be held at Greentree Park - 21 Grubb Road.

Did you know you should never put rechargeable or lithium batteries in the trash or recycling bin? They can catch fire if punctured or crushed. In fact, there have been several instances of trash trucks and fires at the Lanchester landfill attributed to battery fires. Our battery recycling event is sponsored by Chester County Solid Waste Authority and there is no cost to residents. Please read below on what types of batteries are accepted and how to prepare them for the event.

Note we are NOT accepting alkaline batteries, acid lead batteries that power cars and boats, batteries larger than 25 lbs. or encased batteries such as those found in laptops, vapes and cell phones. Regular alkaline batteries (AA, C, D, 9V batteries) can be safely thrown in the trash.

Reach our with questions or comments. See you on November 15!

Jennifer Jacobs
Community Outreach and Recreation Coordinator
Email
610-647-5300 X 236

Battery Recycling Event 11/15 9 am -12 pm - Greentree Park

Click here for the Battery Identification Guide and How to Safely Prepare Batteries for Recycling.

Willistown Fall Document Shredding - Nov. 15 - 9 am to 12 pm

Bring your unwanted personal papers and documents to shred and recycle safely and securely. No binder clips, newspapers, magazines, cardboard, wallpaper, books, sheets of plastic, hanging folders with metal strips, or three-ring binders. Six (6) boxes minimum. Please place items in the trunk or truck bed for easy unloading by volunteers. Note new location: Greentree Park - 21 Grubb Road, Malvern

Chester County Food Bank collection point

The Holidays are Fast-Approaching

Please join us this month in our efforts to ensure that every Chester County family can put a holiday meal on their table to celebrate with their loved ones. Willistown Township and Willistown Police Department are now collection points for Chester County Food Bank. Donation bins are located in our front and rear lobbies.

Other Ways to Recycle in Our Area

Goodwill Keystone offers residents a convenient way to drop-off their old electronics items – including TVs – for FREE.
West Whiteland Township is accepting used holidays lights for recycling from now until January 20, 2026.
Can't make our battery recycling event? Visit Call2Recycle.org to find drop off locations near you.
Expired and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications can be brought to the Willistown Township Police Department lobby and placed in the Chester County Medication Collection Boxes.
Automotive waste and battery drop off locations.
Printer cartridge recycling

Thank you to Chester County Solid Waste Authority for sponsoring the battery recycling event!