Wyoming County Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania

📍 130 Tunkhannock Twp Dr, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
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About This Location

The Wyoming County Recycling Center at 130 Tunkhannock Twp Dr in Tunkhannock serves county residents with free drop-off recycling. It accepts clean paper and cardboard, #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jars, clear and brown glass containers, and clean tin and aluminum cans - all of which must be clean, dry and brought in clear bags or loose. The county also runs seasonal household-hazardous-waste and electronics recycling events for residents.

What Wyoming County Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Corrugated cardboard (Clean)
✓ Newspapers and brown paper bags
✓ Magazines (Stapled and glue-bound acceptable)
✓ Office paper (White ledger, white computer and color ledger paper)
✓ Plastic bottles and jars #1 and #2 (Numbered 1 & 2 on the bottom only)
✓ Clear and brown glass bottles and jars (Beverage and food containers)
✓ Tin cans (Must be clean; labels can be left on)
✓ Aluminum cans and pie pans

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic lids, caps, tubs, trays, toys, furniture and buckets
✕ Green glass, dishes, light bulbs, cups and window panes
✕ Dirty or rusty tin cans and aerosol cans
✕ Aluminum foil
✕ Styrofoam, wood, waxed cardboard and milk/juice cartons
✕ Junk mail, wet newspapers and carbon copy paper

Only transparent bags or loose recyclables are accepted, and all items must be clean and dry.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · General drop-off during posted hours. Recyclables must be clean, dry and in clear bags or loose. Household hazardous waste events are for Wyoming County residents only and require pre-registration.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste collection
  • Electronics recycling event

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the Wyoming County Recycling Center?

The center accepts clean corrugated cardboard, newspaper, magazines, office paper, #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jars, clear and brown glass containers, clean tin cans and aluminum cans and pie pans. Everything must be clean, dry and brought loose or in clear bags.

What is NOT accepted at the Wyoming County Recycling Center?

Do not bring plastic lids, caps, tubs, trays, toys or buckets; green glass, dishes, light bulbs or window panes; dirty, rusty or aerosol cans; aluminum foil; styrofoam, wood or waxed cardboard; milk and juice cartons; or junk mail, wet newspaper and carbon-copy paper.

What are the center's hours?

The center is open Monday through Friday 7 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturday 8 AM to noon, closed Sunday. Two additional county drop-off sites in Meshoppen and Monroe Township have different hours.

How do I recycle electronics or household hazardous waste in Wyoming County?

The county holds a free household hazardous waste event (residents only, pre-registration required) and a fall electronics recycling event. Check wyomingcountypa.gov/recycling for upcoming dates, since TVs and computers cannot go in the regular trash under Pennsylvania law.

Can I bring plastics numbered 3 through 7?

No. Only plastic bottles and jars numbered 1 or 2 on the bottom are accepted, and lids and caps must be removed and thrown away. Other plastics are not taken at the center.

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Contact & Location

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130 Tunkhannock Twp Dr, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
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Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Friday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM-12 PM
Sunday Closed

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