Recycling Centers in Williamsport, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Williamsport, 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 Williamsport: A Local Guide
Williamsport, Pennsylvania has 5 recycling centers and scrap yards in our directory, including scrap-metal operations (Sims Metal, Staiman Recycling), disposal and junk-removal services (Bower Disposal, Garden View Disposal) and the municipal Williamsport Recycling Center. The city itself offers free curbside recycling collected once a month, though the curbside program is limited to glass bottles and steel, tin and aluminum cans; residents wanting to recycle paper, cardboard and mixed plastics typically use a private single-stream hauler or a drop-off. See more cities on our Pennsylvania recycling hub.
For scrap metal, Sims Metal - Williamsport on Trenton Avenue and Staiman Recycling on Hepburn Street are both listed. For general drop-off and municipal recycling, see the Williamsport Recycling Center on West 3rd Street, and for bulk cleanouts Bower Disposal on Reach Road. Accepted materials 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 Williamsport
Does Williamsport have free curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Williamsport offers curbside recycling at no cost to residents, collected once a month. You can use any 5-gallon bucket (no bags) to set out your materials. Check the city's Public Works recycling page for your monthly collection day.
What can I put in Williamsport's curbside recycling bin?
The city's limited curbside collection accepts clear, brown and green glass bottles plus steel/tin cans and aluminum cans. Paper, cardboard and plastics #1-7 are not part of the free monthly curbside pickup; for those, residents use a private single-stream hauler or a local drop-off.
Where can I recycle cardboard and plastics in Williamsport?
Because the free city curbside program is limited to glass and cans, cardboard and plastics generally go to a private single-stream hauler or a drop-off such as the Williamsport Recycling Center. Confirm accepted plastics and any fees directly with the facility, as these vary.
What's the most profitable material to recycle in Williamsport?
Scrap metal, especially non-ferrous metals like aluminum and copper, usually pays the most. Yards such as Sims Metal and Staiman Recycling buy scrap, but prices change daily and vary by grade, so call for a current quote before you haul.