Solid Waste Authority

DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS:

Department Contact Info:

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

THE RECYCLING CENTER (cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and tin cans and plastic bottles) AT 1316 HILLTOP ROAD, LEESPORT IS OPEN DAILY FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 8:00 PM. EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSING AT DUSK EACH DAY. THE CENTER MAY CLOSE FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME TO PROCESS MATERIALS, AS DEMAND REQUIRES.

PLEASE MAINTAIN PROPER DISTANCING OF 6' BETWEEN VISITORS AND WEAR A MASK.

COVID-19 Protocols - Berks Recycling Center

All Berks County Employees and anyone entering county buildings must wear a mask or they will be denied entrance. County of Berks Offices are currently open only to individuals with appointments and to conduct essential business. Essential business refers to those functions that cannot be postponed or conducted remotely.
If you have COVID-19 questions you may still email them to COVID@countyofberks.com.

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. Absolutely no Styrofoam is permitted to be dropped off at this center. This center is open daily from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM. EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSING AT DUSK EACH DAY.

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

DEP GUIDE TO PROPER RECYCLING

NRC: China's import ban exposed poor US recycling practices

Contamination in paper recycling.pdf

Material Recovery Facility

RECYCLING VIDEOS

Recycling Events

Household Hazardous Waste

Free to Berks County Residents (Registration Required)

The dates for our 2021 collections have not yet been established. We are continuing to work on obtaining a permit and hope to hold a collection in April of 2021. Updated information will be posted to this website once the necessary permits are obtained.

All residents must pre-register to participate in our hazardous waste collection event.

Absolutely no Latex Paint will be accepted

Pharmaceutical Waste - Medication Drop Box Program

Free to Berks County Residents

Paper Shredding- The 2021 collection dates have not yet been set. If dates are established for 2021 that information will be posted on this website.

Shredding Services (click here)

Electronic Recycling - Free for residents of Berks County

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 AM - Noon (1316 Hilltop Rd., Leesport, Pa)

Tire Collection - Fees apply

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (1316 Hilltop Rd., Leesport, Pa.)

8:00 AM - Noon