Recyclable Collection

Lower Paxton Township requires all residents occupying single-family and multi-family dwellings of two and three units to recycle specific materials from their solid waste. Waste Management is the collector of the recyclables, however the recyclables are then taken to Penn Waste. More information on recycling is provided by Penn Waste.  

Recyclable Items

Recyclables and How To Prepare Them

Below is an overview of the materials that may be recycled.

CARDBOARD

Corrugated Cardboard and Shipping Boxes Only

HOW TO PREPARE CARDBOARD

• Remove all packaging inside the box (such as packing peanuts, bubble wrap, etc)
• Flatten ALL boxes
• Check the weather. If the weather calls for high winds or rain, keep your recycling inside
   until the following week, if possible. Wet cardboard products are more difficult to process.

PAPER

Newspapers Only

HOW TO PREPARE PAPER

• Cover loose papers with heavier items in the container to prevent them from blowing away
• Check the weather. If the weather calls for high winds or rain, keep your recycling inside until the following week, if possible. Wet paper products are more difficult to process.

PLASTIC BOTTLES

• Plastic Water, Juice & Soda Bottles
• Plastic Containers & Bottles #1, #2 & #5: This may include items such as shampoo bottles, liquid detergent containers, condiment bottles, etc. Please check the container to find the designated number.
• The neck of the bottle should be smaller than the base.

HOW TO PREPARE PLASTICS

• Remove caps or lids
• Rinse thoroughly to remove any residue
• Labels and neck rings do not need to be removed from containers

METAL & ALUMINUM

Aluminum Cans, Steel Cans and Food Containers

• Aluminum Cans
• Steel Cans and Food Containers

HOW TO PREPARE METALS & ALUMINUM

• Rinse thoroughly to remove any residue
• Remove any plastic caps or tops unless they are part of the can
• Labels do not need to be removed from cans

CARTONS

Cartons are defined as a type of packaging that food and beverage products come in that you can purchase at the store. There are two types of cartons:

• Shelf-stable cartons — include juice, milk, soy milk, soup and broth, and wine cartons. These are cartons that do not need to be kept cold.
• Refrigerated cartons — include milk, juice, cream and egg substitute cartons. These items must be kept cold.

HOW TO PREPARE CARTONS

• Be sure to remove straws.
• Make sure the carton is empty and rinsed out.
• Cartons may be placed in your bin along with all other recyclables.

GLASS

Food & Beverage Glass Only

• Clear, brown, blue and green glass food and beverage containers.

HOW TO PREPARE GLASS

• Rinse thoroughly to remove any residue
• Remove any plastic caps or tops
• Note: Labels do not need to be removed from bottles or containers