Cambria County Solid Waste Authority
(814)472-2109

Cambria County Solid Waste Authority (814)472-2109Cambria County Solid Waste Authority (814)472-2109Cambria County Solid Waste Authority (814)472-2109

Cambria County Solid Waste Authority
(814)472-2109

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cambria county solid waste authority recycling Programs

Electronics Recycling

BIG Blue Bin Drop off Recycling

BIG Blue Bin Drop off Recycling

Safely recycle TVs, PCs and similar electronics as well as AC units, dehumidifiers and microwave ovens. 

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BIG Blue Bin Drop off Recycling

BIG Blue Bin Drop off Recycling

BIG Blue Bin Drop off Recycling

The Authority operates a County-wide drop-off recycling program with 18 locations to serve the residents of Cambria County.

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Hard to Recycle Items

BIG Blue Bin Drop off Recycling

Hard to Recycle Items

From "appliances" to "white office paper", outlets exist for the recycling of many different items.  Look here to find other options.

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electronics Recycling

2022 Updated Items and fees

 

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3:30 pm ONLY

PHONE: (814)472-2109

   

· Appointments required for large quantities or bulky items.

· Closed all Cambria County holidays.

· CAMBRIA COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY!

· NO after-hours deliveries!

· CASH or CHECK only!

· NO COMMERCIAL MATERIALS!

  


                                      Acceptable items and fees

· AC window units $10 to $15


· cable/satellite boxes/DVRs $2 to $3


· camcorders (small) and digital cameras $2


· CD/DVD/VCRs players $2


· copiers $20+ each piece or more


· CRT TVs & monitors -  Small: $$ donation;  Large: $5 fee 27+” diag. or console .  There is a+ $5 safety fee for TVs not intact  or with excessive filth.


· Dehumidifier $10


· DVD players/recorders $2


· electric typewriters $5+


· fax machines $2 to $5


· flat screen HD TV or monitor:   small =$$ donation       Large (50"+)  = $5

       ($5 safety charge for TV/monitor not intact)


· gaming consoles/equipment $2


· laptops/note books $$ donation


· microwave ovens:  small $5,  large $10 


· mobile/cellular phones $2


· network equipment    $$ donation


· personal computer (PC, a.k.a “tower”)    $$ donation 


· PC peripherals  (i.e.: mouse, keyboard, scanner, wires,

    modems)    $$ donation


· printers (PC/desktop type, not large copiers)    $$ donation


· radio $2 small, up to $25+ for wooden console units


· remote control $1


· servers $10 to $20


· stereos $2 small, up to $20+


· telephone handset $2 to $3


· TVs    small = $$ donation,  

   $5  fee for CRT >27” diagonal or 50"  flat  HD TV ,

   $10 Cabinet/Projector TV ,

  + $5  safety fee for TV's that are not intact or otherwise present 

       a safety hazard.


· power supply (UPS) systems/battery backups $3 to $5


· word processors $5+


NOTES:

“$$ donation” = please make a cash donation to help offset the cost to handle, process,  and prepare each item to be recycled.


DO NOT DELIVER OR DEPOSIT Items without Authority Staff present, NO SELF-SERVE.

ILLEGAL DUMPING IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND FINES!


*THE AUTHORITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE THE DELIVERY OF ANY AND ALL ITEMS FOR ANY REASON.


*PLEASE CALL AHEAD FOR LARGE QUANTITIES.


*The Authority is not responsible for any damage caused by unloading or delivery.


*Unloading assistance is available for a $$$ donation.


*Items that present a SAFETY HAZARD will incur additional fees (ex: physically damaged, moldy, excessive dirt, urine/feces, etc.)

                                            Revised June 28, 2022

  


  


CCSWA Drop-off Recycling phone (814)472-2109

BIG BLUE BIN DROP-OFF RECYCLING LOCATIONS

1. Adams Township- 125 Mary Drive, Sidman, Pa 15955 - Located at the Adams Twp. Municipal Building along Route 160.

2. Conemaugh Township- 142 Janie Street, Johnstown, Pa 15902 - Located along Janie St. adjacent to Conemaugh Twp municipal building/office (off of Frankstown Rd) .

3. Cresson Township – 7551 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630- Located at the Cresson Township Garage on Old Route between Sheetz and Cresson Twp garage. 

4. Croyle Township - 1654 Railroad Street, Summerhill, PA 15958-Located at the Croyle Twp Municipal Building along Route 53. 

5. East Conemaugh Borough- Railroad Street, East Conemaugh, PA 15909 Located on Railroad St. 

6. Ebensburg 1 (a.k.a. Manor Drive)- Manor Drive, Ebensburg, PA - Located near the west end of Manor Drive next to Lions Ballpark near Lake Rowena/High St. intersection. 

7. Ebensburg 2 (a.k.a. DEP at Ebensburg Industrial Park)- 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931-Located in the Cambria County Industrial Park at the new DEP building. 

8. Geistown- 631 Lamberd Avenue, Johstown, PA 15904 - Located behind the Geistown Fire Hall parking lot one block off of Scalp Ave. on Lamberd Ave. 

9. Hastings- 246 Coleman St., Hastings, PA 16646- Located near the Hastings Fire Hall.

10. Loretto -  350 St. Joseph Street, Lorretto, PA 15940. Located one block east of St. Mary Street on the south end of Loretto. 

11. Jackson Township- 513 Pike Road, Johnstown, PA 15909 Located near intersection of Pike Rd. & Rt. 271 in Mundys Corner adjacent to Jackson twp building. 

12. Northern Cambria - 7 Cottonwood St, Northern Cambria, PA 15714 - Located in the Giant Eagle parking lot. 

13. Patton – 800 4 th Ave, Patton, PA 16668 Located behind the Patton Borough Building at 3rd and Magee Ave. 

14. Portage- 712 Mountain Avenue, Portage, PA 15946 – a.k.a. The road to Portage Area School District.

15. Roxbury Park-approximate address is 114 Derby Street, Johnstown, Pa 15905 - Located at the Derby Street entrance to Roxbury Park in Johnstown (adjacent to Creamery ice cream stand). 

16. Lower Yoder- approximate address is 9 D St., Johnstown, PA 15906 - Located next the little league ball field on D St. 

17. Richland Twp./UPJ-  Highfield Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904– Located at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown campus near the recreation center at the far end of Highfield Drive (Use UPJ main entrance, travel past, Highlands CC and UPJ Physical Plant: Bins on right). 

Materials Accepted at the big blue bins

 The following materials are the ONLY items accepted at the Big Blue Bins.  Other items are NOT to be deposited or left at the bins.  All listed materials must be properly prepared in order to be recycled.

  • Newspapers
    • All newspapers and glossy inserts
    • Put in bin loose. Do not bag or bundle.
  • Magazines/catalogs
    • Magazines, catalogs and similar periodicals
    • Put in bin loose. Do not bag or bundle.
  • Corrugated Cardboard
    • Corrugated ONLY, (hint:  Look for the wavy middle layer, or ridges)
    • NO CHIPBOARD, NO PASTE BOARD (NO CRACKER, NO CEREAL, NO SODA or similar type boxes.
    • NO packing materials. Dispose of all packing material with curbside garbage
    • Flatten and put corrugated cardboard in bin loose. 
    • Do not leave boxes outside the bins, flatten and put in collection bin.
  • Aluminum and Bi-metal Cans
    • Beverage cans, soup and other food cans
    • Empty and rinse cans. Put in bin loose. Crush cans to save space.
  • #1 & #2 Plastic Bottles and Jugs
    • Soda, shampoo, detergent bottles; milk jugs 
    • PLASTIC BOTTLES & JUGS Only - no other types of plastic.
    • NO TUBS, NO CLAMSHELLS, NO RIGID PLASTIC
    • Empty and rinse containers.  Crush to save space. Put in bin loose.
    • NO BAGS.

Outlets for Hard to Recycle Items -fees may apply

Appliances

Appliances with Freon

Appliances with Freon

  • Any Scrap yard,
  • CCSWA (ONLY microwaves, window AC units and dehumidifiers) 472-2109 

fees apply.


Appliances with Freon

Appliances with Freon

Appliances with Freon


  • CCSWA - (window AC/dehumidifiers only) 472-2109 fees apply
  • PA CleanWays Spring/Fall Appliance Collection Events 472-2120
  • Area appliance dealers:
    • Krisay's (Johnstown) - 536-3287
    • R&R Appliance (Johnstown) - 536-6723
    • Farabaugh Refrigeration (Ebensburg) - 472-7894

     

Automotive

Appliances with Freon

Automotive

 Automobiles (whole)

  • Johnstown Scrap Metal - 535-5259
  • Joe Krentzmen and Sons - 696-0234
  • Kantner Iron and Steel - 893-5668

Automotive Batteries

  • Solid Waste Authority Office in Ebensburg 472-2109
  • Johnstown Scrap - 535-5259
  • Auto parts stores 
  • Auto battery retailers.


 Gasoline

  • Check with local private gas stations or service center
  • CCSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Motor Oil

  • Advanced Auto Stores - limit 5 gallons/month
  • Johnstown Public Works Dept. - 533-2061
  • Check local auto garages
  • CCSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Other Fluids

  • Johnstown Public Works Dept. - 533-2061
  • Check with local garages to see what they may take.
  • CCSWA HHW Collection

Tires

  • Laurel Highlands Landfill, Vintondale - 749-9065
  • Southern Alleghenies Landfill, Davidsville - 479-2537
  • Keep Cambria Beautiful Tire & Appliance Collections - 472-2120
  • Mahantango (for large quantities) https://www.mahantango.com/services/
  • Any retail tire store

Batteries

Household chemicals/hhw

Automotive

 Alkaline Batteries

  • Throw in the normal garbage. they are not harmful and cannot be recycled.

 Li, NiCad Rechargeables

  • CCSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection

 Powertool Batteries

  • RBRC Collection Containers inside Lowe's, Home Depot, and other hardware stores


More battery recycling info:

https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Waste/Recycling/PublicResources/Pages/HouseholdBatteries.aspx

Household chemicals/hhw

Household chemicals/hhw

Household chemicals/hhw

 Cleaners

  • CCSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Industrial/commercial/institutional Chemicals

  • Safety Kleen, Johnstown - 266-4815
  • Safe Harbors 

Latex Paint

  • CCSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection
  • If nearly empty, solidify with a clumping agent and set out for normal trash collection when hardened.
    • Latex paint will air-dry if left open in a ventilated area.

    Oil-based Paint

  • CCSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection
  • If nearly empty, solidify with a clumping agent and set out for normal trash collection when hardened.
    • Oil-based paints will NOT air-dry. A clumping agent must be used.

     Pesticides

  • CCSWA Household Hazardous Waste Event

Varnish, Thinners, Etc.

  • CCSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

gas cylinders/tanks

Household chemicals/hhw

Household chemicals/hhw

 Compressed Gas Refillable LP/Propane Tanks

  • Agway, Ebensburg - 472-8082
  • Propane tank exchange stations (Sheetz, Lowes, etc.) trade for a new tank
  • Suburban Propane
  • Dale Oxygen, Johnstown - 535-3594
  • If empty, remove the valve portion and take to a local scrap yard for recycling.

 Smaller Propane Bottles (i.e. camp stove tanks)

  • CCSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Other Compressed Gases

  • Dale Oxygen, Johnstown - 535-3594


Lightbulbs

Plastic Bags

Lightbulbs

 Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs: CFLs

  • Lowe's or Home Depot
  • CCSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Fluorescent Tubes

  • If tubes are from a residence, PA State law permits disposal as normal waste with your regular garbage pick-up.
  • If from a business State law requires recycling, contact a lighting company or search on-line for a recycling-by-mail outlet.

PAPER

Plastic Bags

Lightbulbs

   Junk Mail

  • CCSWA Office, Ebensburg - 472-2109

Phone Books

  • Big Blue Bins:
    • Place in "newspapers" bin.


    White Office Paper

  • Big Blue Bins sites located at:
    • Adams Twp. office, Sidman
    • CCSWA Office, Ebensburg
    • UPJ - Highfield Drive
    • St. Francis University
    • DEP Building, Ebensburg

Plastic Bags

Plastic Bags

Plastic Bags

  Bags Plastic (Grocery Type LDPE #4)

  • Return to store for recycling - Walmart & Giant Eagle have containers for plastic grocery bags.
  • DO NOT PLACE BAGS IN WITH ANY OTHER RECYCLABLES!
  • PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ANY SOILED OR UNWANTED BAGS with your normal garbage pick-up.


Additional Recycling INformation

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PA DEP

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