Recycling Centers in Carlisle, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Carlisle 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 Carlisle: A Local Guide
Carlisle, the seat of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, has two recycling facilities at opposite ends of the spectrum: a county-run special-waste center focused on electronics and hazardous materials, and a private scrap metal yard that pays cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They serve completely different material categories and have different operating schedules.
Cumberland County Recycling Center, at 1001 Claremont Road, is the county's fee-based facility for materials banned from regular trash or not accepted by curbside programs. Its year-round electronics drop-off is open to anyone (no residency requirement) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 4 PM, and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 8 AM to noon, at $0.50 per pound. It accepts TVs, computers, monitors, printers, game consoles, stereo equipment, and small appliances, but all items must be whole and intact — disassembled TVs are refused. The center also runs appointment-only, residents-only events for tire recycling ($0.15/lb), household hazardous waste disposal ($0.75/lb, including paint, fluorescent tubes, batteries, motor oil), and paper shredding (first 25 lbs free, then $0.15/lb). Everyday curbside recyclables such as cardboard, glass, plastics, and scrap metal are not accepted here.
Cumberland Recycling, at 121 Stover Drive, is a private scrap metal buying yard affiliated with the family-owned Weiner Iron & Metal Corp, serving central Pennsylvania for over a century. It purchases ferrous metals (iron, cast iron, motor blocks, structural steel, light and heavy steel) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, auto radiators, and lead), paying immediate cash. Note: the official weinermetals.com website has indicated the Carlisle location is "closed until further notice" — call (717) 243-8781 before visiting to confirm current status.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Carlisle
Can I drop off electronics at the Cumberland County Recycling Center without an appointment?
Yes. Electronics drop-off is walk-in, no appointment needed, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 4 PM and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 8 AM to noon. The fee is $0.50 per pound and is open to anyone regardless of county residency. Tire, HHW, and paper-shredding events do require advance registration.
What does it cost to recycle a TV at the Cumberland County Recycling Center?
Electronics recycling is charged at $0.50 per pound. Cash or credit/debit cards are accepted (no checks); card payments carry a 2.3% convenience fee with a $2.00 minimum. TVs must be whole and intact in their original casing — disassembled sets are not accepted.
Is Cumberland Recycling on Stover Drive currently open?
The official weinermetals.com website states the Cumberland Recycling Center at 121 Stover Drive is "closed until further notice." Third-party directories may show older hours. Call (717) 243-8781 before making a trip to confirm current operating status.
Does the Cumberland County Recycling Center handle household hazardous waste like paint and motor oil?
Yes, but only at scheduled events that require advance registration and are limited to Cumberland County residents and small businesses. Accepted HHW includes oil-based paints, fluorescent tubes, automotive and rechargeable batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, and pesticides, at $0.75 per pound. Check the county website for upcoming event dates before planning a visit.