Recycling Services Inc
Recycling Center in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
About This Location
Recycling Services Inc is a 100% volunteer, non-profit community recycling and alternative-energy center at 365 Elm St in Pottstown, PA. Unlike a typical center, it is open only one day a month — the third Saturday, from 9 AM to 1 PM — and patrons help sort their own materials to keep contamination low. It takes a wide range of items including clothing, electronics/e-waste, glass, metal, paper and plastic, and runs special collections for things like Styrofoam. A $10 gate fee covers a standard carload, with extra charges for oversized or multi-trip loads.
What Recycling Services Inc Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing
What they do not accept
A full accepted/not-accepted list is maintained on the organization's website; check it or call before bringing unusual items. Patrons sort their own materials on site.
Fees
- Gate fee (standard carload) — $10
- Oversized / multi-trip loads — Additional charges based on volume
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Public, volunteer-run non-profit drop-off. Open only on the third Saturday of each month; patrons sort their own materials. Weather closures posted on social media.
Programs & events
- Styrofoam special collections
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Recycling Services Inc open in Pottstown?
It is open just one day a month: the third Saturday, from 9 AM to 1 PM. It is closed the rest of the month, so plan your drop-off around that date and watch its social media for weather closures.
Does Recycling Services Inc take TVs and electronics?
Yes. It accepts e-waste including televisions, computer equipment, cameras and CDs/DVDs. Bring them on an open third-Saturday date.
Is there a fee to drop off?
Yes. There is a $10 gate fee for a standard carload, with additional charges for oversized vehicles or multiple trips based on volume. It is a non-profit and the fee supports operations.
Do I have to sort my own recyclables?
Yes. It is a 100% volunteer community center where patrons sort materials themselves to reduce contamination, so arrive with your items reasonably separated.
Does it take Styrofoam?
Styrofoam is accepted through special collections rather than every open day. Check the organization's website or call 610-323-8545 to confirm the next Styrofoam collection before bringing it.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.