In addition to making choices to switch to renewable energy sources for electricity, heating, and transportation, recycling, reusing materials, and reducing consumption also helps us build a more sustainable community.
Reduce
The best way to reduce energy use is not to use it to begin with. Check out the resources from the Narberth Journey to Zero Waste website and Instagram for more info on ways to reduce consumption and waste.
Reuse
Have items you would like to donate? Check out these local resources for donating used clothes, furniture, and other items:
Lankenau Medical Center Thrift Shop: Also known as the Hamper Shop. Located at 714 Montgomery Ave (enter off Meeting House Lane).
Green Drop: Accepts donations of clothing, shoes, small appliances, electronics, and other items.
Philadelphia Furniture Bank: Collects donations of furniture and provides furniture directly to Philadelphia residents in need of it.
Career Wardrobe: Supporting women and men transitioning to work (CALL FIRST). Located at Spring Garden St., Philadelphia (215-568-6693), or 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown (278-5947).
Narberth Community Food Bank: Drop-off locations: 201 Sabine Ave. (check website for hours), Narberth Library (nonperishable items only - whenever open).
Neighborhood Bike Works: Accepts donations of bicycles and parts to support programs that provide refurbished bikes to adults and youth.
Save up items you don't need for NarbEarth Day Household Goods Swap (late April) and Borough Spring Clean-up Week (first week of June)
The Borough uses a single-stream recycling service. Be sure to check which items can be recycled. Additional information about recycling items in Montgomery County can be found here. More information about trash and recycling services can be found on the Narberth Borough Trash and Recycling webpage.
Here are some additional resources for recycling materials that are not picked up by the Borough:
MOM's Organic Market:: Located in Bryn Mawr and Center City, MOM's offers recycling for a number of items, including batteries, cell phones, food packaging, and shoes. Food waste can also be dropped off for compost.
Staples: Offers recycling for electronics, computers, and other devices.
American Family Market: AFM is collaborating with Peace Advocacy Network to offer in-store collection of household recyclable items that are not able to be recycled curbside.
Tool Share
Do you live on the South Side of Narberth? Several residents have started a tool share to borrow yard and household tools. Contact us if you are interested in participating!
