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Recycling Centers in Erie, PA

9 of the 25 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Erie are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Geo Source

    1631 East Ave, Erie, PA 16503

    Monday - Friday- By Appointment Only

    Buys scrap metal
  2. AIM Recycling Erie

    1515 East Ave, Erie, PA 16503

  3. Lincoln Recycling

    1602 Selinger Ave, Erie, PA 16505-4526

  4. Bayfront Glass

    1310 East Ave, Erie, PA 16503

  5. Fiesler West Recycle Inc

    1202 W 16th St, Erie, PA 16502

  6. Dirt Works Organics

    4735 Shannon Rd, Erie, PA 16510-4237

  7. Erie County Recycling Coordinator

    140 W 6th St #119, Erie, PA 16501

  8. International Recycling Group

    1540 E Lake Rd Ste 100, Erie, PA 16511-1092

  9. Recycle Your Closet

    1513 Grimm Dr, Erie, PA 16501-1580

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.