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Recycling Services for Your Home and Business

Penn Waste provides comprehensive recycling services for homes and businesses, reducing waste and supporting sustainability.

  • Residential Recycling
    We will guide you through the best recycling practices for your home.
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  • Recycling for Businesses
    Receive personalized recommendations on recycling solutions for your business.
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  • Special Recyclables
    We’ll help you handle special recyclables safely and efficiently.
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Did You Know …

  • Recycling paper instead of producing it from new materials cuts air pollution by 74% and uses 50% less water.
  • More than 73% of newspapers in the U.S. are recycled.
  • Although the U.S. makes up only 4% of the global population, it’s the top producer of garbage.
  • In 2011, Americans generated over 283 million tons of waste.
  • A glass bottle can take up to 1 million years to decompose in a landfill.

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    Why Recycle?

    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. That’s enough to power 941,000 homes!

    In 2019, Penn Waste’s state-of-the-art recycling facility processed more than 180,000 tons of recyclable material. This helps preserve our planet for future generations.

    We collaborate with residents and businesses across South Central PA to build a green community together.

    Every item you recycle makes a positive environmental impact. Below are a few facts about how recycling improves our world.

    Why We Recycle Plastic

    Plastic Recycling Facts

    Enough plastic is produced in the U.S. each year to shrink-wrap Texas.
    Additionally, the number of plastic bottles thrown away in the U.S. annually is enough to circle the Earth four times.

    For each ton of plastic recycled, we save:

    • The energy used by two people in one year.

    • The amount of water used by 1 person over two months.

    • 2,000 pounds of oil.

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    Why We Recycle Metal

    Metal Recycling Facts

    Every pound of steel recycled saves 5,450 BTUs of energy. That's enough to power a 60-watt light bulb for over 26 hours!

    Recycling a single aluminum can saves enough electricity to power a 100-watt bulb for 20 hours, a computer for 3 hours, or a TV for 2 hours.

    Americans throw away enough aluminum every month to rebuild the entire commercial air fleet. We also discard enough iron and steel to supply all automakers nationwide.

    Why We Recycle Paper

    Paper Recycling Facts

    Recycling one ton of paper saves:

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    • Save enough energy to power the average American home for 6 months.
    • Save 7,000 gallons of water.
    • Save 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space.
    • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one metric ton of carbon equivalent (MTCE).
    • Save 17 mature trees.
    • Save 2 barrels of oil.
    • Save 4,000 kilowatt hours of electricity.
    • Produce enough energy to power the average American home for 5 months.