Recycling Centers in Allentown, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Allentown, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Allentown and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Allentown: A Local Guide
Allentown has 6 recycling centers and drop-off points listed on this page, ranging from scrap-metal yards like EMR Allentown, E Schneider & Sons and Liberty Recycling to the municipal Allentown Recycling Center drop-off and the hazardous-waste processor Clean Earth. For everyday household recyclables, the City of Allentown also runs a free single-stream curbside program: residents use a City-issued blue bin (available at no cost) and set out cardboard, paperboard, cartons, glass bottles and jars, metal cans, foil and plastic bottles and containers without sorting them. See more locations across the state on our Pennsylvania recycling hub.
For scrap metal and industrial materials, Allentown is served by several commercial yards, including EMR Allentown, E Schneider & Sons and Liberty Recycling Inc.. For household drop-off, the city operates the Allentown Recycling Center on Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Each operation handles different materials and has its own access rules, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Allentown
Does Allentown offer curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Allentown runs a free single-stream curbside recycling program. Residents pick up a free City-issued recycling bin and set out accepted materials with their regular collection. Check the City of Allentown Public Works website for your collection day and bin pickup location.
What can I put in my Allentown curbside recycling bin?
The city's single-stream program accepts flattened cardboard and paperboard, food and beverage cartons, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans, foil and pie plates, plastic bottles and containers, and paper such as mail, magazines and newspaper. Everything goes loosely in one bin, so no sorting is needed.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Allentown?
Allentown has several commercial scrap-metal yards, including EMR Allentown, E Schneider & Sons and Liberty Recycling Inc. Pricing, accepted grades and hours vary by yard, so confirm details on each center's page before you visit.
Is there a drop-off center for household recyclables?
Yes. The Allentown Recycling Center on Martin Luther King Jr Dr serves as the city's household drop-off point. Accepted materials and hours can change, so check the center's page and the City of Allentown website before going.