Recycling Centers in Franklin, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Franklin, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Franklin, Pennsylvania. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Franklin area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Franklin: A Local Guide
Franklin, the seat of Venango County in northwestern Pennsylvania, is served by two recycling facilities. One is the county's own staffed drop-off center — a free, no-appointment resource for household recyclables — and the other is a local operation on Grant Street with more limited public information. Together they give Franklin residents practical options for diverting materials from the landfill.
Venango County Community Recycling Center at 134 Hangar Drive (adjacent to Venango Regional Airport) is the county's only permanent staffed drop-off facility and accepts corrugated cardboard, paper, newspapers, magazines, plastic bottles #1/#2/#5, aluminum and tin cans, and glass — all free of charge with no appointment needed. Hours are Tuesday and Thursday 11 AM–7 PM (closed all other days and on legal holidays). The center also runs a separate tire recycling program by appointment (call 814-432-9674), and hosts quarterly Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics collection events with Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling (fee-based, pre-registration required). Plastic bags, paint cans, foil, vinyl siding, and construction debris are not accepted during regular hours.
Franklin Recycling at 338 Grant Street is listed in the City of Franklin's services directory as a local recycling operation accepting paper, plastic, glass, and metal. The business has no official website, so details come from directory listings: weekday hours roughly 9 AM–4 PM and Saturday 8 AM–noon, closed Sunday. Because no authoritative source independently confirms hours, materials, or fees, it is worth calling (814) 437-4100 before your visit to verify what they accept and whether any charges apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Franklin
What does the Venango County Community Recycling Center accept for free?
The center accepts corrugated cardboard, paper (office paper, newspapers, magazines, paperboard), plastic bottles coded #1, #2, and #5, aluminum and tin cans (aerosol cans only if fully emptied), and glass — all at no charge. Plastic bags, paint cans, foil, and construction materials are not accepted during regular drop-off hours.
When is the Venango County Recycling Center open?
Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, except on legal holidays. The center is closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Can I recycle tires or electronics in Franklin, PA?
Tires can be recycled at the Venango County Community Recycling Center by appointment — call (814) 432-9674 to schedule. Electronics are accepted at quarterly HHW and Electronics collection events at the same location (2026 dates: Feb 28, May 30, Aug 1, Oct 31), with pre-registration required through Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling at nobleenviro.com or 412-567-6566; weight-based fees apply.
Is Franklin Recycling on Grant St a reliable drop-off option?
Franklin Recycling appears in city and directory listings as a local recycling operation at 338 Grant St. However, it has no official website and its hours and materials are confirmed only by directory sources, not by an authoritative county or facility page. Call (814) 437-4100 to confirm hours, accepted materials, and any fees before visiting.