Frequently Asked Questions About Recycling
| How often is recycling picked up? |
How often is recycling picked up?
Every other week. See the schedule for the pickup day in your area.
Do I need to remove the caps from plastic bottles?
Yes, at this time the the caps are not recyclable.
Can I recycle empty paint cans?
Yes, if the cans are clean they can be recycled.
Can I recycle empty aerosol cans?
Yes.
Can I recycle empty propane containers?
No.
Can I recycle hardback books?
No, not at this time.
Can I recycle Christmas/Gift wrapping paper?
Yes, paper only NO FOIL PAPER OR TISSUE PAPER.
Can I recycle Christmas/Gift bows or ribbon?
No, this is considered trash.
Still have more questions? Contact Park's Garbage at 1-800-486-4490, (814) 542- 4751, or fill out the contact us form.
Single Stream Recycling |
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Single Stream recycling means that all plastic, glass, and metal containers, paper material, and cardboard can be put in the same recycling bin for collection. All sizes of cardboard can be collected IF cardboard is flattened. Watch the video below to see what happens to your recyclables. |
Penn Waste Single Stream Recycling Facility from Penn Waste on Vimeo. |