08/18/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2024 12:47
When
By law, we cannot accept hazardous waste on a daily basis and store it on-site. Although not required, we do offer special collection days during the year at which a licensed hazardous waste contractor is on-site to receive hazardous materials directly from the public. On these days, the contractor receives the hazardous materials, properly packages them for compliance with transportation laws, loads their trucks, and leaves with the material so nothing is left on-site. Hazardous waste can only be accepted on these days. 2024 collection days are now scheduled.
Where
Cumberland County Recycling Center
1001 Claremont Road
Carlisle, PA (Map)
Appointments
Please read and follow the instructions at the top of the sign up page and below:
Cumberland County residents may make an appointment by visiting: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044DA9AF23A7FE3-2019
Acceptable Materials
A complete list of acceptable HHW can be viewed here. Please note the list of unacceptable items as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your fees and forms of payment?
Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted. Sorry, no checks. The cash fee for HHW disposal is $0.55/pound. There is an additional 2.3% convenience fee for credit/debit card users. Both types of cards have a minimum convenience fee charge of $1.00.
How will my total HHW disposal bill be determined?
All of your HHW will be weighed on a certified floor scale. The total weight of your HHW will be multiplied by 0.55 to determine your cash price. If using a credit or debit card, the cash price will be multiplied by 1.023 to arrive at your total bill. The minimum credit and debit card convenience fee is $1.00. The total weight of your HHW and the total bill will be presented to you before payment is accepted.
Will you offer refunds if I change my mind afterwards?
All sales are final. No refunds will be offered after payment is made.
Why are you charging a fee to dispose of HHW when I already pay taxes?
Fees are required to help pay for the costs of this program. Cumberland County has never used general fund tax dollars for its Recycling & Waste program expenses. Only those who choose to use the program will be required to pay for it through the fees that we charge.
Can I get my gas can back?
We can accommodate a request to get a gas can back, but you will have to wait until the gasoline can be poured off.
How else can I dispose of HHW?
Click here for additional disposal information.
What happens to my HHW after I drop it off?
A licensed hazardous waste company will be on site to receive, sort, package, load and transport all collected HHW off site to an approved disposal facility. Treatment methods include fuels blending, recycling, incineration, neutralization, and reuse.