Sunbury Municipal Authority Transfer Station & Recycling
Recycling Center in Sunbury, Pennsylvania
About This Location
The Sunbury Municipal Authority Transfer Station & Recycling, at 511 Fawn Lane in Sunbury, Northumberland County, is the public solid-waste transfer station and recycling drop-off run by the Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury. The facility takes municipal trash on a per-pound fee basis and runs a recycling drop-off that accepts glass (clear, brown, green), aluminum and tin/steel cans, newspaper, cardboard, magazines, and plastics #1 and #2 only. A key scheduling detail: the station is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, and is closed every Tuesday and Thursday — so check the day before you go.
What Sunbury Municipal Authority Transfer Station & Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Tires · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Refrigerators and freezers that still contain refrigerant are not accepted. Sources indicate the station stopped taking televisions; confirm current electronics policy by phone.
Fees
- Municipal solid waste — $22 minimum load (0–500 lbs), up to $88/ton per the 2017 fee schedule.
- Tires — $5.00 each (2017 schedule; confirm current rate).
- Appliances & furniture — $11.00 per item (2017 schedule; confirm current rate).
- Trash bags — $2.50 per bag, 6-bag limit (2017 schedule).
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Public drop-off open to residents and the general public; the transfer station also serves commercial haulers. Closed every Tuesday and Thursday, and on all holidays. Fees from the posted 2017 rate schedule — call 570-286-9925 to confirm current rates.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Sunbury transfer station and recycling center open?
It is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The facility is closed every Tuesday and Thursday, as well as all holidays.
What plastics does the recycling center accept?
Only plastics coded #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE). Plastics #3 through #7 are not accepted.
What does it cost to drop off trash or tires?
Per the posted 2017 rate schedule, municipal trash is $22 for a minimum load (0–500 lbs) up to $88/ton, tires are $5 each, appliances and furniture are $11 per item, and trash bags are $2.50 each (6-bag limit). Call 570-286-9925 to confirm current rates.
Can I drop off old appliances?
Yes, for a per-item fee — but refrigerating appliances that still contain CFCs or HFCs (older refrigerators and freezers) are not accepted.
Are televisions or electronics accepted?
Sources indicate the Sunbury Transfer Station stopped accepting televisions, and general e-waste is not taken here. Call 570-286-9925 or the Northumberland County solid-waste office for e-waste alternatives before bringing electronics.
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