Bureau of Refuse and Recycling

Bureau of Refuse and Recycling

2026 Recycling Calendar Pay or Obtain Refuse Information Request a Recycling Bin What We Recycle Hard-To-Recycle Items Holiday Pick-Ups Residential Recycling Information Commercial Recycling Requirements

The Bureau of Refuse and Recycling oversees trash collection, recycling programs, and education on proper waste disposal to support environmental sustainability and public health.

For information on recycling leaves, grass, brush, or bulk pickups of boxes and office paper, contact the Department of Public Works.

Have Questions About Recycling? Email recycle@scrantonpa.gov

Thank you for interest in recycling!

Department of Public Works HQ

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone:
570.348.4180

What Scranton Recycles
Hard-To-Recycle Items
2026 12-Month Recycling Calendar
(Printable)
2026 12-Month Recycling Calendar
(ADA and Spanish Translations)

Holiday Pick-Ups

When a week has a holiday, weather delay, or disruption of service, recycling pick-ups will be pushed to the following day of the week.

Example One

Example Two

Reminder: While garbage is often picked up in the court or alley, recycling is always picked up curbside on the front or side of your home.

Recycling News and Updates:

Recycling Bin Requests

Recycling Bins will be available Spring 2026.

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