Venango County Community Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Franklin, Pennsylvania
About This Location
The Venango County Community Recycling Center, located at 134 Hangar Drive in Franklin adjacent to Venango Regional Airport, is Venango County's only staffed, permanent drop-off recycling facility. Open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (except legal holidays), the center accepts household staples including corrugated cardboard, office paper, newspapers, magazines, paperboard, aluminum and tin cans, glass (used as landfill cover), and plastic bottles coded #1, #2, and #5. Plastic bags, paint cans, foil, vinyl siding, and other construction materials are not accepted during regular hours. The county also hosts scheduled Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics collection events at the same site several times per year through vendor Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling—these events carry weight-based fees and require pre-registration. A separate ongoing tire recycling program operates by appointment only on regular operating days.
What Venango County Community Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The regular drop-off stream accepts only standard household recyclables (cardboard, paper, #1/#2/#5 plastic bottles, cans, glass). Plastic bags, foil, paint cans, siding, and construction materials are not accepted during regular hours. Tires require a separate appointment. HHW/electronics require attendance at a scheduled event with pre-registration.
Fees
- Standard recyclables (cardboard, paper, plastic, cans, glass) — Free
- Tires (appointment program) — Fee not specified on official site; call 814-432-9674 for pricing.
- HHW and Electronics (special collection events) — weight-based — Fee applies; based on weight. Pre-register at nobleenviro.com or call 412-567-6566 for current pricing.
Access & restrictions
public drop-off · The center serves Venango County residents; it was built expressly to improve recycling access for county residents including those in rural municipalities without curbside service. No residency verification requirement was found in official sources, but the facility is described as a county service for county residents.
Programs & events
- Ongoing Tire Recycling Program — Tires accepted by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6:00 PM. No limit on quantity. Pre-registration required by calling 814-432-9674.
- Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Events (2026) — Scheduled events on Feb 28, May 30, Aug 1, and Oct 31, 2026, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the recycling center. Managed by Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling. Fees apply; pre-registration required at nobleenviro.com or 412-567-6566. Open to both residents and businesses.
- Earth Day Celebration — Annual Earth Day event held at the recycling center, open to the public at no cost and including tours and Q&A.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the regular drop-off hours at the Venango County Community Recycling Center?
The center is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, except on legal holidays. It is closed all other days of the week.
Which plastic types are accepted?
Only plastic bottles coded #1 (PET), #2 (HDPE), and #5 (PP) are accepted. Plastic bags are explicitly not accepted — do not place them in the bin.
Do I need an appointment to drop off tires?
Yes. Tires are accepted through the center's ongoing tire recycling program, but pre-registration and an appointment are required. Call 814-432-9674 to schedule. Tires are taken on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6:00 PM, with no limit on quantity.
How do I dispose of household hazardous waste or old electronics?
Venango County hosts scheduled HHW and Electronics collection events at the recycling center several times a year. In 2026, events are scheduled for February 28, May 30, August 1, and October 31 (9 AM–1 PM). These events are open to both residents and businesses, but pre-registration is required through Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling at nobleenviro.com or 412-567-6566. Weight-based fees apply.
Is glass recycled at the drop-off center?
Glass is accepted at the center, but per official county sources it is currently used as landfill cover rather than being recycled into new products. You may still bring it — it stays out of the waste stream, just not processed as a commodity recyclable.
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