Chestnuthill Township Transfer Station/Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Effort, Pennsylvania

📍 3223 Hillcrest Dr, Effort, PA 18330
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About This Location

The Chestnuthill Township Transfer Station and Recycling Center on Hillcrest Drive in Effort is the municipal drop-off for township residents, recycling more than 38 items including fluorescent bulbs, Styrofoam, rigid plastics, and batteries. Recycling is free, while non-recyclable trash is handled through a pay-as-you-throw system at $3 per 30-gallon bag. The site also runs a compost facility for yard waste. It operates Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with reduced winter hours from December through March.

What Chestnuthill Township Transfer Station / Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Mixed recyclables (38+ items) (Township recycles over 38 items.)
✓ Fluorescent bulbs (Listed among accepted recyclables.)
✓ Styrofoam (Listed among accepted recyclables.)
✓ Rigid plastics (Listed among accepted recyclables.)
✓ Batteries (Listed among accepted recyclables.)
✓ Yard waste / compost material (Compost facility on site for residents.)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Yard Waste · Plastic

What they do not accept

Open burning of garbage, municipal waste, recyclables, rubbish, solid waste, yard waste, and plastics is prohibited township-wide. A specific list of items the center refuses was not published; call to confirm unusual items.

Fees

  • Non-recyclable trash (transfer station) — $3 per 30-gallon bag (pay-as-you-throw)
  • Recycling — Free

Access & restrictions

residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · Township residents only. Recycling is free; trash disposal is pay-as-you-throw at $3 per 30-gallon bag. Reduced hours December 1-March 31 (weather permitting).

Programs & events

  • Compost / yard-waste shredding

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Chestnuthill Township Recycling Center?

The center is for Chestnuthill Township residents only. It is the township's municipal transfer station and recycling drop-off on Hillcrest Drive in Effort.

How much does it cost to recycle or throw away trash here?

Recycling is free for township residents. Non-recyclable trash uses a pay-as-you-throw system priced at $3 per 30-gallon bag.

What can I recycle at the Chestnuthill Township center?

The township recycles more than 38 items, including fluorescent bulbs, Styrofoam, rigid plastics, and batteries, plus yard waste through its compost facility.

What are the winter hours?

From December 1 through March 31 the center keeps reduced hours (Saturday closes at 3:45 PM instead of 4:45 PM), weather permitting. Monday and Wednesday remain 7:00 AM to 2:45 PM. Call (570) 992-4654 to confirm during bad weather.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Recycling Centers Near Effort

Contact & Location

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3223 Hillcrest Dr, Effort, PA 18330
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City / State
Effort, Pennsylvania

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-2:45 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7 AM-2:45 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 7 AM-4:45 PM (7 AM-3:45 PM Dec 1-Mar 31)
Sunday Closed

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