Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

📍 490 Pike Rd, Johnstown, PA 15909
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About This Location

This Pike Road recycling drop-off in the Mundy's Corner area of Johnstown is a Cambria County Solid Waste Authority 'Big Blue Bin' site located near the Jackson Township building (the county lists the address as 513 Pike Road). It takes common household recyclables for Cambria County residents: newspaper, magazines, flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum and bi-metal cans, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs. The county authority handles electronics recycling separately at its Ebensburg facility.

What Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Newspaper (All newspapers and glossy inserts, placed loose (no bagging/tying).)
✓ Magazines, catalogs & junk mail (Placed loose.)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Flattened, loose; must have wavy middle layer. No cereal/cracker/soda boxes or packing material.)
✓ Aluminum & bi-metal cans (Beverage, soup and food cans; empty, rinsed, loose.)
✓ Plastic bottles & jugs (#1 and #2 only) (Soda, juice, shampoo, detergent bottles, milk jugs; empty, rinsed, loose.)

Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic tubs, clamshells, rigid plastic, lids
✕ Plastic bags
✕ Chipboard / paste board (cereal, cracker, soda boxes)
✕ Packing materials

This is an unstaffed 'Big Blue Bin' drop-off for standard recyclables only. Electronics (TVs, computers, AC units, dehumidifiers, microwaves) are handled separately, and only at the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority facility in Ebensburg.

Access & restrictions

residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · Cambria County residents only. Big Blue Bin drop-off sites are unstaffed; the county's main office handles electronics by appointment.

Programs & events

  • Electronics recycling (Ebensburg)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this 'Recycling Center' on Pike Road in Johnstown?

It is a Cambria County Solid Waste Authority 'Big Blue Bin' recycling drop-off located near the Jackson Township building in the Mundy's Corner area (the county lists the address as 513 Pike Road, Johnstown, PA 15909).

What can I put in the Pike Road recycling bins?

Loose newspaper, magazines and junk mail, flattened corrugated cardboard, empty rinsed aluminum and bi-metal cans, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs. No tubs, lids, rigid plastic, plastic bags, or chipboard.

Can I recycle electronics or a TV here?

No. Electronics such as TVs, computers, AC units, dehumidifiers and microwaves are accepted only at the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority's facility at 507 Manor Dr. in Ebensburg, Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm; call ahead and note that fees apply.

Do I have to be a Cambria County resident to use the drop-off?

Yes. The county states the Big Blue Bin recycling program is for Cambria County residents only.

Who do I call about recycling in this area?

The Cambria County Solid Waste Authority can be reached at 814-472-2109.

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

Recycling Centers Near Johnstown

Contact & Location

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490 Pike Rd, Johnstown, PA 15909
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City / State
Johnstown, Pennsylvania

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