Recycling Centers in Lewistown, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Lewistown has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Lewistown: A Local Guide
Lewistown, the seat of Mifflin County in central Pennsylvania, has two private scrap-buying yards that serve residents and businesses looking to recycle metals and other materials. Neither facility charges a drop-off fee — both pay customers by weight for qualifying scrap, making them distinct from free municipal programs.
Jim's Scrap Metals at 441 Hawstone Road has operated since 1979 and handles the widest range of metal types in the area. The yard buys ferrous scrap — including complete vehicles, auto parts, farm equipment, and structural steel — as well as non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, lead, auto batteries, radiators, starters, and alternators. Jim's also offers roll-off container delivery and at-your-site demolition service. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM–4 PM and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM; arrive at least 15 minutes before closing. Payment is by cash or check on the day of the visit.
Pheasant Valley Recycling at 301 Pheasant Valley Road has been buying scrap since 1989 from residential, industrial, and government customers across Central Pennsylvania and the East Coast. In addition to ferrous and non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, lead), it is listed in the PA DEP Material Recovery Facilities registry for paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, and tin cans, and is reported to accept electronics. Hours match Jim's: Monday through Friday 8 AM–4 PM and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM. Note that the official website domain appeared to be domain-squatted as of late 2026 — call (717) 543-5043 ahead of a first visit to confirm operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Lewistown
Do either of Lewistown's scrap yards charge a drop-off fee?
No — both Jim's Scrap Metals and Pheasant Valley Recycling pay customers for their scrap by weight. There is no drop-off fee for accepted materials at either yard.
Can I scrap a junk car in Lewistown?
Yes. Jim's Scrap Metals explicitly accepts complete vehicles and any auto scrap under its ferrous recycling program. Bring the vehicle during business hours (Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM, Sat 8 AM–12 PM) and arrive at least 15 minutes before closing. Check Jim's Scrap Acceptance Policy at jimsscrapmetals.com for any preparation requirements.
Where can I recycle electronics in Lewistown?
Pheasant Valley Recycling (301 Pheasant Valley Rd) is listed as an electronics recycling facility accepting computers, laptops, phones, tablets, and monitors. Jim's Scrap Metals does not accept electronics. Call Pheasant Valley at (717) 543-5043 to confirm current acceptance before visiting.
Are both Mifflin County scrap yards open on Saturdays?
Yes. Both Jim's Scrap Metals and Pheasant Valley Recycling are open Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon). Both are closed on Sundays.