City Of Easton Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Easton, Pennsylvania
About This Location
The City of Easton Recycling Drop-Off Center is a free, publicly accessible facility tucked inside the city's Public Works Municipal Complex at 500 Bushkill Drive—just west of the Route 22 / 4th Street exit ramp in downtown Easton. Run by the City of Easton Public Works Department, it is open four days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm) and welcomes both residents and businesses for drop-off of acceptable recyclable materials. Drivers should follow the white-painted recycling lane through the complex at no more than 10 mph and watch for city vehicles. The center accepts the same commingled plastics, glass, and cans collected curbside, plus corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, printer cartridges, and cell phones with chargers—all at no charge. It is closed whenever City Hall closes for holidays.
What City Of Easton Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The official city page lists 'Unacceptable Materials for Recycling' but does not fully enumerate them in the crawled excerpt; the items above are drawn from the Whitetail Disposal partner page for Easton. Verify the complete list at https://www.easton-pa.com/286/Recycling-Drop-Off-Center under 'Unacceptable Materials for Recycling'.
Fees
- All accepted recyclable materials drop-off — Free
Access & restrictions
Open to both City of Easton residents and businesses for drop-off of acceptable recyclable materials. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Vehicles must proceed at 10 mph max through the Public Works Complex and follow the white-painted recycling lane. Watch for city vehicles. The center is closed on City Hall holidays.
Programs & events
- Curbside Recycling Program — Separate from the drop-off center; residential curbside pickup is provided by Whitetail Disposal under the city's contract. Properties with 7+ apartments on a single lot must use private haulers or the drop-off center.
- Recycling Can Sales — City of Easton blue 20-gallon recycling cans can be purchased at the Finance Department, 2nd floor of City Hall, for $10 each.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What days and hours is the Easton Recycling Drop-Off Center open?
The center is open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and also closed whenever City Hall is closed for holidays.
Is there a fee to use the drop-off center?
No. Drop-off of all accepted recyclable materials is free of charge for both residents and businesses.
Can businesses use the City of Easton Recycling Drop-Off Center?
Yes. The center is open to both residents and businesses for drop-off of acceptable recyclable materials. Note that mixed-use, commercial, institutional, and residential properties with 7 or more apartments on a single lot are required to use private haulers or this drop-off center—they are not eligible for curbside pickup.
Can I drop off yard waste and leaves at the recycling center?
Yes. You may drop off the equivalent of up to 2 bags or 2 cans of brush and yard waste (each no more than 40 lbs) during regular operating hours. There is no quantity limit for leaf drop-off. Grass clippings are not accepted.
How do I navigate to the drop-off area inside the Public Works Complex?
Enter the Public Works Municipal Complex at 500 Bushkill Drive (just west of the Route 22 / 4th Street exit ramp), drive no faster than 10 mph, and follow the white-painted recycling lane to the drop-off center. Watch for city vehicles throughout the complex.
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