Recycling Centers in Coal Township, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Coal Township area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Coal Township: A Local Guide
Coal Township, in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, is served by two distinct public recycling facilities. One is a state-certified transfer station accepting household waste and recyclables, and the other is the township's own municipal compost and recycling site for yard waste. Together they cover a complementary range of materials for Coal Township residents and neighboring communities including Shamokin, Kulpmont, and Mount Carmel.
PA Waste Transfer LLC, at 174 Quarry Rd, is a Pennsylvania DEP-certified municipal solid waste transfer station licensed to process up to 700 tons of waste per day. It operates an on-site Recyclable Drop-off Center with bins adjacent to the transfer building that accept cardboard and tins and metals. The facility also takes household waste, bulk items, appliances, and demolition and industrial waste from residents, haulers, and third-party entities. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM–11:30 AM, closed Sunday. Call (570) 648-2020 to confirm current tipping fees and accepted materials before hauling.
Coal Township Recycling Center, at 261 Venn Access Rd, is the township-run compost and yard-waste drop-off site registered with the Pennsylvania DEP. It accepts leaves, grass clippings, and trees and tree trimmings up to roughly 8 inches in diameter for composting. The center operates on a limited schedule: Tuesday–Thursday 10:00 AM–6:30 PM and Friday–Saturday 9:00 AM–12:45 PM, closed Sunday and Monday. Township commissioners approved a $1-per-vehicle fee in 2024, but gate installation was halted—call (570) 644-1066 to verify the current fee and hours before visiting.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Coal Township
Where can I drop off cardboard and metal cans in Coal Township?
PA Waste Transfer LLC (174 Quarry Rd) has an on-site Recyclable Drop-off Center with bins for cardboard and tins and metals, open Monday–Friday 7 AM–4 PM and Saturday 7 AM–11:30 AM. Call (570) 648-2020 to confirm current access.
Can I drop off yard waste and tree branches at the Coal Township Recycling Center?
Yes. The Coal Township Recycling Center at 261 Venn Access Rd is a registered PA DEP compost site that accepts leaves, grass clippings, and trees and tree trimmings up to about 8 inches in diameter. Hours are Tuesday–Thursday 10 AM–6:30 PM and Friday–Saturday 9 AM–12:45 PM.
Is there a fee to use the Coal Township Recycling Center?
Township commissioners approved a $1-per-vehicle entry fee in late 2024, but the access-control gate installation was subsequently halted over cost concerns. Whether the fee is currently in effect is unconfirmed—call (570) 644-1066 before visiting.
Does PA Waste Transfer LLC accept appliances and bulk items?
Yes. As a state-certified transfer station, PA Waste Transfer LLC accepts household waste, bulk items, appliances, and demolition and industrial waste. Call (570) 648-2020 for tipping fees and to confirm your specific load is accepted.