Our first upcycling/recycling collection of 2026 will be Sunday, May 10 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Hopewell Borough Farmers Market at 52 East Broad Street (in the grassy area between PNC Bank and Hopewell Village Square shopping plaza). We collect specific items and materials for reuse, recycling and diversion for proper disposal.
- NEW: cashmere garments unsuitable for donation – will be made use by The Mending Fairy
- plastic bags and film – see acceptable list here
- smart/cell phones, tablets, chargers, portable power banks – see list here
- button cell batteries from hearing aids, calculators etc. (please put tape over the positive ends)
- dental care products (including EMPTY toothpaste tube with cap on, toothbrushes, floss containers)
- single-use shaving razors
- wine bottle corks (real, not synthetic)
- Brita water filters (not Pur)
- usable art supplies – see list here
- used tennis balls & baseballs
The Pennington Farmers Market collection dates are the last Saturday of the month: June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, and October 31, 2026. Future Hopewell Borough dates: June 14, August 9, September 13, October 11, and November 8.
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