Recycling Centers in Hazleton, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Hazleton area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Hazleton: A Local Guide
Hazleton, Pennsylvania — the largest city in Luzerne County — is served by three distinct recycling operations at 300 Tamaqua Street, 282 S. Wyoming Street, and 580 Transportation Drive, each specializing in different waste streams. Whether you're looking to sell scrap metal, responsibly recycle an old TV, or dispose of used motor oil, there is a Hazleton facility equipped for the job.
Brenner Recycling at 282 S. Wyoming Street is the area's most versatile scrap yard, buying ferrous metals (sheet iron, cast iron, rebar, appliances, motor blocks) and nonferrous metals (copper, aluminum, brass, lead, stainless steel) Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to noon. Brenner is also the go-to spot for electronics recycling — computers, smartphones, circuit boards, and hard drives are accepted at no charge, while TVs and monitors up to 42" carry a $35 fee each. A government-issued photo ID is required for all transactions, and the scales close from noon to 12:30 PM daily.
EMR Hazleton at 580 Transportation Drive is part of the global EMR Group scrap metal network. They purchase ferrous and nonferrous metals, complete vehicles, auto batteries, aluminum cans, copper wire, and aluminum siding, with the same weekday schedule (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) and Saturday morning hours (8:00 AM to noon). Payment is by check, check cashing, or ATM — government ID is required. Note that catalytic converters, lithium batteries, propane tanks, PCBs, and ammunition are strictly prohibited at the EMR yard.
Hazleton Oil & Environmental at 300 Tamaqua Street fills the gap for liquid and hazardous waste streams. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, they collect used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, and emulsion waste from commercial and industrial customers. In partnership with the PA DEP, they host seasonal Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events for area residents — 2026 events are scheduled during the weeks of July 22, August 17, September 14, and October 12, with advance registration required and a $75 cash fee per household. Accepted HHW materials include paint, gasoline, kerosene, and aerosol cans.
Beyond Hazleton, nearby Luzerne County communities are served by recycling centers in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Bloomsburg, and Allentown. For materials not handled by these three Hazleton facilities — such as household recyclables, glass, or organic waste — contact Luzerne County Solid Waste at their county resource recovery office.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Hazleton
Where can I recycle electronics in Hazleton, PA?
Brenner Recycling at 282 S. Wyoming Street is your best bet for electronics in Hazleton. Computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, and circuit boards are accepted free of charge. TVs and monitors 42" and under cost $35 each; larger screens are $70. Hours are Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM, Sat 8 AM–noon.
How do I dispose of used motor oil or antifreeze in Hazleton?
Hazleton Oil & Environmental at 300 Tamaqua Street collects waste oil, antifreeze, and oil filters Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 570-929-1793 to arrange drop-off or pickup for commercial quantities.
Does Hazleton have any household hazardous waste (HHW) events?
Yes. Hazleton Oil & Environmental hosts seasonal HHW Collection Events in partnership with the PA DEP. In 2026, events run during the weeks of July 22, August 17, September 14, and October 12 (9 AM–3 PM). Advance registration is required; the fee is $75 cash per household. Call 570-929-1793 the week before an event to reserve your slot.
Which Hazleton scrap yard pays the most for copper and aluminum?
Both Brenner Recycling and EMR Hazleton buy copper, aluminum, and other nonferrous metals. Prices fluctuate with commodity markets, so it's worth calling both — Brenner at 570-454-8706 and EMR at 570-454-4442 — to compare same-day rates before you haul a load.