Recycling Centers in Lancaster, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Lancaster and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Lancaster: A Local Guide
Lancaster, Pennsylvania has three distinct recycling facilities, each serving a different purpose, and knowing which one fits your needs can save a wasted trip. The biggest operation is the LCSWMA Transfer Station Complex at 1299 Harrisburg Pike, run by Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA). The Transfer Station accepts the broadest range of materials — residential waste, appliances, bulky items, construction and demolition debris, and recyclables — Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Lancaster County residents only; out-of-county callers should phone (717) 397-9968 before visiting.
Co-located with the Transfer Station on the same Harrisburg Pike campus is LCSWMA's Household Hazardous Waste Facility, open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 7:00–11:00 AM. This is where Lancaster County residents can drop off paint products, automotive fluids (up to five gallons), batteries, household cleaners, lawn treatments, propane tanks up to 20 lbs, and electronics including computers, televisions, phones, and gaming consoles — all at no charge. The limit is ten electronic items per customer per day, and the facility does not accept electric-vehicle batteries, medical waste, medications, or empty paint cans.
For city residents who want a nearby option for everyday recyclables, the City of Lancaster Recycling Drop-Off Center at 850 New Holland Ave accepts corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastics. It complements, rather than duplicates, the county's LCSWMA services. Call (717) 735-6257 for current hours. LCSWMA does not operate curbside pickup — residents arrange that through private haulers or their municipality.
Lancaster County's recycling education is anchored by the Recycle Right Lancaster campaign, which emphasizes the "Big 4" materials with strong commodity markets: corrugated cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs with necks, metal food and beverage cans, and glass jars and bottles. Free drop-off of these materials is available at LCSWMA's facilities. For help planning a recycling trip or finding other drop-off points, visit Pennsylvania recycling centers or explore nearby communities including York, Harrisburg, Reading, and Ephrata.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Lancaster
Where can I drop off paint, batteries, and electronics in Lancaster, PA?
LCSWMA's Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 1299 Harrisburg Pike accepts paint, batteries, automotive fluids, electronics, propane, and other household hazardous materials at no charge for Lancaster County residents. Hours: Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM, Sat 7–11 AM. Limit of 10 electronic items per customer per day.
Does Lancaster County offer free recycling drop-off?
Yes. LCSWMA provides free drop-off for the Big 4 recyclables (corrugated cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, metal cans, glass jars and bottles) at its Transfer Station campus on Harrisburg Pike. The HHW Facility on the same campus also takes electronics and hazardous materials at no charge for county residents.
What can I bring to the City of Lancaster Recycling Drop-Off Center at 850 New Holland Ave?
The City of Lancaster Recycling Drop-Off Center at 850 New Holland Ave accepts standard recyclables: flattened cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastics. It is free for city residents. Call (717) 735-6257 to confirm current hours.
Does LCSWMA provide curbside recycling pickup in Lancaster?
No. LCSWMA does not operate curbside trash or recycling collection. Curbside service in Lancaster is handled by private haulers contracted through individual municipalities. Contact your borough or township office to find your current hauler and recycling collection schedule.