Jontec Resources
Listing reviewed: Pennsylvania recycling directory
Contact and location
- Address: PO Box 193, Hellertown, PA, 18055
- Phone: (610) 807-9213
- Website: www.jontec.com/ Items Accepted: Cpu, monitor, computer peripherals, other. monitor only accepted with the CPU, monitors will not be accepted alone, accepts some industrial electronics and components, obsolete electronics, anything with circuit boards. Certifications: Hours of Oper
- County: Program Type: NON
- Program type: NON
About this listing
Jontec Resources operates as an electronics recycling drop-off in Hellertown, PA, listed in eCycling Central's directory of Pennsylvania recycling locations.
What it costs
Most consumer drop-offs are free for typical household quantities, with possible fees on CRT TVs, large appliances, and commercial-quantity loads. Call ahead to confirm.
Pennsylvania e-waste law
Pennsylvania's Covered Device Recycling Act (Act 108 of 2010) (2010) governs how electronics must be disposed of in this state. The law uses an manufacturer-funded EPR and covers desktops, laptops, monitors, TVs, computer peripherals, e-readers, tablets.
Fee structure: Free to consumers from manufacturer-funded programs
Penalty for illegal disposal: Up to $10,000 per day per violation
Key requirements: Landfill ban since 2013 for residential. Manufacturers must achieve annual collection goals.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
What can be recovered from your e-waste
Material composition varies by device, but the typical recoverable yields look like this:
- Smart home device (320g typical) - recoverable: 0.018g gold, 0.14g silver, 22g copper, 18g aluminium
- Robot vacuum (3500g typical) - recoverable: 0.055g gold, 0.4g silver, 280g copper, 180g aluminium
- Electric toothbrush (195g typical) - recoverable: 0.002g gold, 0.02g silver, 18g copper, 5g aluminium
Source: Cucchiella et al. (2015) Recycling of WEEEs; Umicore Precious Metals Recovery datasheets; UNEP Recycling From E-Waste to Resources.
Before you visit
**Before you visit:** call ahead to confirm current accepted items and opening hours. Wipe personal data from any device with a hard drive or storage chip. Remove batteries from devices where possible. Some sites charge fees for CRT TVs, large appliances, or commercial-quantity drop-offs.
Modern integrated smelters (Aurubis, Umicore, Boliden) can recover the precious metals embedded in circuit boards. Drop-off sites like this one are the first link in that recovery chain.
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Listing reviewed: April 2026 - sourced from eCycling Central's directory of US recycling locations.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jontec Resources located?
Jontec Resources is located at PO Box 193, Hellertown, PA, 18055.
Does Jontec Resources accept electronics for recycling?
Jontec Resources accepts electronics for recycling. Contact them directly for current accepted items and hours.
How do I contact Jontec Resources?
Call Jontec Resources at (610) 807-9213 or visit http://www.jontec.com/ Items Accepted: Cpu, monitor, computer peripherals, other. monitor only accepted with the CPU, monitors will not be accepted alone, accepts some industrial electronics and components, obsolete electronics, anything with circuit boards. Certifications: Hours of Oper.