Solid Waste Authority

DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS:

Department Contact Info:

Phone: 610-478-6362
Email: jmeeks@berkscswa.com

THE RECYCLING CENTER AT 1316 HILLTOP ROAD, LEESPORT WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020 AT 8:00 AM AND WILL BE OPEN DAILY FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 8:00 PM.

Berks County COVID-19 Help Center - email at COVID@countyofberks.com or call 610-320-6150. Staff will be answering phones and responding to emails week days between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Multilingual services are available. If a person has a Social Service question or need they should call 211. If a person is experiencing a medical emergency, they should call 911.

Mission

The mission of the Berks County Solid Waste Authority is to manage solid waste and recyclable materials in an environmentally safe, reliable and efficient manner.

About Berks County Solid Waste Authority (SWA)

The Berks County Solid Waste Authority was established by the Berks County Commissioners on August 19, 1992. The role of the Solid Waste Authority is to protect the health and welfare of the residents of Berks County and to provide a means whereby Berks County can effectively and efficiently (a) manage and (b) implement the Solid Waste Plan.

The Recycling Center at 1316 Hilltop Road, Leesport is now under video surveillance and illegal dumpers are being cited. Please do not leave anything at the center that is not listed as an acceptable material on the containers. Please read all signs at the site so that you are not cited for illegal dumping. Absolutely no Styrofoam is permitted to be dropped off at this center. This center is open 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

Acceptable recyclables at 1316 Hilltop Rd., Leesport

Glass is no longer accepted for recycling at 1316 Hilltop Rd, Leesport

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