Palmer Township Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Easton, Pennsylvania
About This Location
The Palmer Township Recycling Center at 3650 Hartley Ave (west of Greenwood Ave) in Easton is a monitored, township-operated drop-off facility in Northampton County. It accepts the same single-stream recyclables collected curbside — plastics #1–7 (no Styrofoam), glass bottles and jars, aluminum and tin cans, paper, cardboard, magazines, phone books, and food/beverage cartons — plus scrap metal and appliances (washers, dryers, hot water heaters, microwaves, bicycles, BBQ grills with gas/charcoal removed, and lawnmowers with oil and gas drained) and limited amounts of yard waste. Cardboard doesn't need to be flattened and paper doesn't need to be bundled. The center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Yard-waste drop-off is restricted to Palmer Township residents; recyclables are also accepted from Palmer Township businesses.
What Palmer Township Recycling Center (Hartley Ave) Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Appliances containing refrigerant must have the Freon professionally removed and certified/tagged before drop-off.
Fees
- Single-stream recyclables, scrap metal, appliances, and small yard-waste loads — Free
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Palmer Township residents and Palmer Township businesses. Yard-waste drop-off is restricted to Palmer Township residents only. Observe the 5 MPH speed limit from gate to exit. Closed on major holidays.
Programs & events
- Scrap metal & appliance drop-off — Year-round free drop-off for scrap metal and metal appliances; refrigerant appliances require certified Freon removal first.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Hartley Avenue center's hours?
The center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed Tuesday and Thursday and on major holidays.
What is the correct address?
The center is at 3650 Hartley Ave, west of Greenwood Ave, in Easton (Palmer Township), Northampton County.
Can I drop off scrap metal and old appliances?
Yes. Scrap metal and metal appliances are accepted free, including washers, dryers, hot water heaters, microwaves, bicycles, BBQ grills (gas/charcoal removed), and lawnmowers (oil and gas drained). Dishwashers and appliances with uncertified refrigerant are not accepted.
Are tires, electronics, or hazardous waste accepted?
No. Tires, electronics (TVs, computers), hazardous household waste, liquid paint, and motor oil are all prohibited at this facility.
Can I drop off flexible plastics like grocery bags here?
No. Flexible/film plastics (grocery bags, bubble wrap, shrink film) are accepted only in Palmer Township's curbside carts, not at the Hartley Avenue center.
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