Recycling in McKean County
McKean County provides a drop-off recycling center in Smethport at 17189 Route 6 next to the 911 Center which is free for anyone to use. The center is zero-sort; but materials need to be clean. Do not deposit plastic bags in the bin. No recyclables are to be placed or left outside of the bin. Do not open the bin door while the compactor is running. This service is provided by the county and staffed by the Good Growing Gardens program.
The recycling center is open weekdays, from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM on Tuesdays. The Center is closed on holidays. For questions regarding the center - 814-331-5353.
For use after hours, contact the McKean County Planning Commission at 814-887-2754 to purchase access fobs ($10 to obtain; $5 annually to renew).
Accepted Items
McKean County provides a drop-off recycling center in Smethport at 17189 Route 6 next to the 911 Center which is free for anyone to use. The center is zero-sort; but materials need to be clean. Do not deposit plastic bags in the bin. No recyclables are to be placed or left outside of the bin. Do not open the bin door while the compactor is running. This service is provided by the county and staffed by the Good Growing Gardens program.
The recycling center is open weekdays, from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM on Tuesdays. The Center is closed on holidays. For questions regarding the center - 814-331-5353.
For use after hours, contact the McKean County Planning Commission at 814-887-2754 to purchase access fobs ($10 to obtain; $5 annually to renew).
Accepted Items
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Glass Recycling Drop Off Program in McKean County
Drop-off your glass bottles and jars (any color) used for food, beverages, candles, perfumes or colognes at any of our locations across McKean County, PA. Containers must be rinsed of residue and free of corks, caps, and lids; labels can stay on.
McKean County locations require color-sorting. Drop-off containers are separated by color and clearly marked; please place your glass bottles and jars in the appropriate container, sorted by color.
Please do not put any bags or boxes into the carts.
Please remember, place only glass bottles and jars in the carts. Learn about glass items we cannot recycle and why.
List of locations
Recycling Guide
For large drop-off needs, please contact us at info@prismrecycling.com
McKean County locations require color-sorting. Drop-off containers are separated by color and clearly marked; please place your glass bottles and jars in the appropriate container, sorted by color.
Please do not put any bags or boxes into the carts.
Please remember, place only glass bottles and jars in the carts. Learn about glass items we cannot recycle and why.
List of locations
Recycling Guide
For large drop-off needs, please contact us at info@prismrecycling.com
Composting
Composting is an easy way to reduce disposal of waste and create a valuable soil additive. You can recycle the natural nutrients and organic materials in food, leaves, paper, yard and wood waste as they would be in nature.
Guide to Home Composting
Build your own Backyard Composting Bin
Composting is an easy way to reduce disposal of waste and create a valuable soil additive. You can recycle the natural nutrients and organic materials in food, leaves, paper, yard and wood waste as they would be in nature.
Guide to Home Composting
Build your own Backyard Composting Bin