Recycling Centers in Sunbury, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Sunbury, 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 Sunbury: A Local Guide
Sunbury, the seat of Northumberland County on the east bank of the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, has two distinct recycling facilities serving residents. One is a pay-you scrap metal yard; the other is the city-run transfer station and curbside recycling drop-off — together they cover most common household and commercial recycling needs.
Mensch Recycling, at 600 N 2nd St, is a scrap metal buyer that pays sellers by weight for ferrous and non-ferrous metal — iron and steel, copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, radiators, and old appliances. There is no drop-off fee; the yard pays you at current market rates. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–11:30 AM and 12:30 PM–4:00 PM (closed weekends and during the midday lunch break). Call (570) 286-2412 before hauling a large load.
Sunbury Municipal Authority Transfer Station & Recycling, at 511 Fawn Ln, is the public solid-waste and recycling drop-off run by the Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury. It accepts glass (clear, brown, green), aluminum and tin/steel cans, newspaper, cardboard, magazines, and plastics #1 and #2 only — plastics #3–#7 are not accepted. Tires ($5/each), appliances ($11/item), and general trash ($22 minimum load) are accepted for a fee per the posted schedule (call 570-286-9925 to confirm current rates). Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; closed Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Sunbury
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Sunbury, PA?
Mensch Recycling at 600 N 2nd St buys scrap metal from the public Monday–Friday (with a midday lunch break). It pays by weight for iron, steel, copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, radiators, and old appliances. Call (570) 286-2412 for current prices.
What plastics does the Sunbury transfer station accept?
The Sunbury Municipal Authority Transfer Station accepts only plastics coded #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE). Plastics #3 through #7 are not accepted.
Is the Sunbury transfer station open on weekends?
Yes — on Saturdays only, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is also open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It is closed every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
Can I drop off electronics (e-waste) at either Sunbury recycling location?
Not reliably. The Municipal Authority Transfer Station reportedly stopped accepting televisions and does not take general e-waste; the transfer station staff can refer you to Northumberland County alternatives. Mensch Recycling takes scrap metal, not electronics. Call the transfer station at (570) 286-9925 before bringing any electronics.