Recycling Centers in Scranton, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Scranton, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Scranton, Pennsylvania can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Scranton: A Local Guide
Scranton, Pennsylvania has 5 recycling centers and scrap yards listed in our directory, including auto and scrap-metal recyclers (Stanton's Auto Recycling, Mike's Scrap Recycling) and general recycling drop-offs (Fiegleman's Recycling Center, Lackawanna Recycling Center). Household recycling is handled by the city's own Bureau of Refuse and Recycling: curbside collection runs on a biweekly schedule, with plastic, glass and metal containers picked up in one bin and cardboard and paper (combined since July 2025) in another. For other cities and programs across the state, see our Pennsylvania recycling hub.
If you have scrap metal or an end-of-life vehicle, Scranton has several specialist yards: Stanton's Auto Recycling and Mike's Scrap Recycling handle auto and scrap work, while Diamond K Inc is also listed on Battle Street. For mixed household recyclables, Lackawanna Recycling Center on Boulevard Avenue is another option. Materials, hours and pricing differ by location, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Scranton
Does the City of Scranton offer curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Scranton's Bureau of Refuse and Recycling provides curbside recycling on a biweekly schedule. Plastic, glass and metal containers go in one bin, and cardboard and paper are collected together in another. The city publishes an annual recycling calendar with the exact pickup weeks for your address.
What does Scranton's curbside program accept?
According to the city, the commingled container accepts plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and containers, and aluminum, steel and tin cans. Cardboard and paper (corrugated cardboard, paperboard, cereal/tissue boxes, newspaper, magazines and writing paper) are collected together on their own schedule. Rinse containers first.
Is recycling mandatory in Scranton?
Scranton has a municipal recycling ordinance and provides curbside collection to residents. Commercial establishments also face recycling requirements under city rules. For current calendars and the full list of rules, contact the Bureau of Refuse and Recycling at 570-348-4180.
Where can I take scrap metal or a junk car in Scranton?
Scranton has several scrap and auto recyclers in our directory, including Mike's Scrap Recycling and Stanton's Auto Recycling. Accepted metals, payouts and whether a title is required for vehicles vary by yard, so call ahead to confirm.