Penn Waste, Inc

Penn Waste is South Central PA’s premier choice for residential and commercial waste management and removal and recycling services. A locally-owned and operated company, Penn Waste is committed to improving the communities we serve throughout the counties of York, Lancaster, Adams, Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry.Founded in 2000, Penn Waste has grown substantially over the years. Penn Waste founder Scott Wagner has more than 30 years of experience in the waste management industry and leads a team of dedicated and driven professionals who are committed to providing safe, dependable and courteous service to each and every home and business we serve.The waste we collect from our customers is used to create clean, green energy, fueling local waste to energy sites to support a better future. Our recycling facility processes more than 81,000 tons of materials each year, preserving our environment and our community for future generations.

RECYCLING AT HOME

The Leader in Recycling in South Central PA
At Penn Waste, our goal is to partner with our customers to create a green community together. We strive to make the recycling process as easy and convenient as possible to help all customers maximize their efforts by allowing our customers to put all materials being processed in the same container.

Penn Waste offers residential recycling services to over 180,000 households throughout the South Central Pennsylvania region.Do We Provide Recycling Services For Your Community?For detailed information related to the townships and boroughs we currently service, please visit the Resources for Your Municipality section.

ABOUT OUR RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM

Useful Information For Homeowners About Recycling
At Penn Waste, our goal is to partner with our customers throughout Central Pennsylvania to create a green community together through our recycling program. We strive to make the recycling process as easy and convenient as possible to help all customers maximize their efforts by allowing our customers to put all materials being processed in the same container.

Throughout this section of the Penn Waste website, you’ll find tools to help you identify what is recyclable and learn how to prepare the materials you recycle.

The #1 Recycler in South Central PA Penn Waste offers residential recycling services to over 180,000 households throughout the South Central Pennsylvania region.

You can view a list of the townships and boroughs we currently service on the Resources for Your Municipality page. These pages include detailed information related to the local recycling program, pickup dates, holiday schedules and more.No Recycling Job is Too Big

In addition to individual household pickup, Penn Waste can assist you with your large-scale recycling needs, such as special event recycling collection. For additional information on these supplemental services, use our contact form or call (717) 767-4456.

What is Recyclable?
Have you ever thought about what products in your trash are recyclable BEFORE you even purchase them? Your buying habits and product choices made at the grocery store directly affect the amount of waste ends up in our landfills.Choose products that have the least amount of waste packaging or are contained in packaging that is recyclable.

Fast Facts About Recycling & Sustainability

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), recycling in Pennsylvania in 2005 saved over 98 trillion BTUs of energy, enough to power 941,000 houses. In 2015, Penn Waste’s state of the art recycling facility will process more than 100,000 tons of recyclable material, preserving our world for future generations. We work with residents and businesses across South Central PA to create a green community together.

MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL SERVICES

Standard municipal waste management services, including curbside waste removal and recycling pickup, are provided on a contract basis with municipalities across South Central Pennsylvania.If you are interested in Penn Waste’s curbside waste and recycling pickup for your home, contact your municipality to request Penn Waste as your municipal waste service provider.Subscription municipal waste management and residential services are also available in the following areas in York County, PA: Fawn, Peach Bottom, Paradise, Lower Chanceford, Chanceford and Lower Windsor Townships.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Penn Waste, being a locally owned and operated company, has developed a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and local non-profit organizations. The success of non-profit organizations and the programs they provide are crucial to the future of South Central PA.Organizations such as the United Way, Crispus Attucks, Junior Achievement and Central Pennsylvania Food Bank are just a few of the organizations that Penn Waste supports.Penn Waste has been a major supporter of the innovative wet lab that York College has built at their J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurs.Penn Waste proudly partners with these local organization that are making a difference:

Safety is our #1 Concern

Safety is the top priority at Penn Waste. Our entire team, from our drivers to the men and women who staff the recycling center, are committed to safe operating practices. Because they are out in the community each and every day, we ensure all of our employees are trained in the latest waste management safety practices and are provided the most up-to-date equipment and ongoing training.Our safety supervisors are in constant communication with drivers, often times following them on routes to ensure the safety of the Penn Waste workers, but also members of the communities we serve. In addition, Penn Waste operates the best equipment and rigorously maintains our vehicles at our on-site repair facility in York, PA.

Electronics Recycling

Did you know that the average American household has at least 24 electronic products? Each year, between 300 million and 400 million of those electronic items become obsolete, and less than 20% of that e-waste is recycled.In particular, cathode ray tubes in older televisions and computers typically contain 4-7 pounds of lead in each unit, making them particularly hazardous for waste collection.

The Covered Devices Recycling Act prohibits residents and businesses from placing their electronic waste at the curb or in their trash. Covered devices include: desktop computers, laptops, monitors, computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer and speakers), televisions and e-readers that browse the Internet.Recycling one million desktop computers alone prevents the release of greenhouse gases equivalent to the annual emissions of 16,000 passenger cars. We all need to do our part to protect our environment.

The following items are NOT recyclable.

• Food-Soiled Materials
• Needles and Medical Waste
• Broken Glass
• Windows, Mirrors, Ceramics
• Drinking Glasses
• Aluminum Foil
• Scrap Metal
• Plastic Tableware (Knives, Forks, etc.)
• Plastic Bags (Including Grocery Bags)
• Light Bulbs
• Solvents, Oil and/or Chemical Containers
• Soaked and/or Wet Papers or Cardboard
• Waxy Cardboard
• Plastic Food Wrappers
• Used Paper Towels or Tissues
• Christmas Lights
• Hoses
• Propane Tanks

LARGE ITEM PICKUP

Acceptable Items

• Appliances such as Refrigerators and Washing Machines
• Carpet (48“ max. length, rolled and tied)
• Furniture
• Mattresses & Box Springs
• Car Tires (TIRES ONLY. Must be removed from rims)
• Tree Branches & Brush (48“ max. length, bundled and tied)
• Scrap Metal (48“ max. length)

Non-Acceptable Items

• Paints, Stain, Chemicals and Liquids
• Batteries
• Automobile Parts
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Tires on Rims
• Commercial and Industrial Waste
• Construction Materials or Debris