Recycling Centers in Towanda, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Towanda, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Towanda 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 Towanda: A Local Guide
Towanda, the Bradford County seat in north-central Pennsylvania, has two scrap-metal recycling options for residents and contractors — both within a few miles of the Susquehanna River. Neither is a free municipal drop-off; both are paid scrap buyers that compensate sellers by weight at market rates.
Towanda Iron & Metal Inc (TIMCO), at 1 River Street, has been Bradford County's full-service recycling yard since 1947. TIMCO buys the full range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals — steel, iron, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, zinc, nickel, and stainless steel — along with most appliances, motors, and batteries. An affiliated division, TIMI Plastics at 4 River Street, handles post-industrial plastic recycling (PET, PP, PS, ABS, PVC, PE). Roll-off container rental is also available. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and closed on weekends.
Stropes Wrecking Yard, on Strope Road off Route 220 north of town, operates as both a scrap-metal buyer and an automobile salvage yard. It buys ferrous and non-ferrous metal from individuals and small contractors and also stocks used auto parts pulled from junked vehicles. Weekday hours run 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Saturday hours vary across sources, so call (570) 265-9862 before a Saturday trip. There is no drop-off fee — the yard pays sellers by weight.
For materials that neither scrap yard handles — such as household hazardous waste, paint, or electronics recycling — Bradford County residents should contact the Bradford County Solid Waste Authority or the Pennsylvania DEP for current program options, as no dedicated free municipal e-waste or HHW drop-off in Towanda could be verified at time of writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Towanda
Does Towanda Iron & Metal (TIMCO) pay me for my scrap, or do I pay a fee?
TIMCO pays you. It buys scrap metal and plastic at competitive market prices — their tagline is "Recycling Pays." Bring your material to 1 River Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. No fee is charged for standard drop-offs.
Can I sell my junk car in Towanda?
Yes. Stropes Wrecking Yard on Strope Road buys vehicles in various conditions for salvage. Call (570) 265-9862 before bringing a vehicle to confirm current buying terms and whether a title is required.
What metals does TIMCO accept?
TIMCO accepts ferrous metals (steel and iron) and non-ferrous metals including aluminum, copper, brass, lead, zinc, nickel, and stainless steel, as well as most appliances, motors, and batteries. The affiliated TIMI Plastics division handles post-industrial plastics — call (570) 265-5485 to confirm specific grades.
Are either of the Towanda scrap yards open on weekends?
TIMCO (Towanda Iron & Metal) is closed Saturday and Sunday. Stropes Wrecking Yard may be open Saturdays, but hours vary across sources — call (570) 265-9862 to confirm before making the trip.