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About This Location

Liberty Recycling Inc. has served Allentown's Lehigh Valley since 1972 as a family-owned full-service center that pays cash for ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, paper, and cardboard.

What this location Accepts

✓ Iron and steel
✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Aluminum (scrap and cans)
✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Paper (newspaper, office paper, computer paper)
✓ Styrofoam (accepted — confirm quantity and form with facility)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Household glass, plastic bottles, or food containers — this is a metal and paper recycler
✕ Hazardous household waste
✕ Batteries (not listed as accepted — contact facility to confirm)

Programs & events

  • Free Document Shredding — Free paper shredding for households and businesses — shredded on-site while you wait. No appointment needed for small quantities.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Liberty Recycling pay cash for scrap metal?

Yes. The facility pays cash for iron, steel, copper, brass, and aluminum including aluminum cans. Pricing varies with commodity markets — call (610) 433-0129 for current rates.

Can households use Liberty Recycling, or is it only for contractors?

Both. Individual households can drop off without an appointment for standard quantities. The facility also serves commercial businesses and municipalities throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Does Liberty Recycling offer document shredding services?

Yes — free on-site document shredding is available for households and businesses. No appointment is needed for small loads; bring your papers during weekday hours (8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with a midday break 12–12:30 p.m.).

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Contact & Location

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526 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
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City / State
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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