Centre County Recycling Updates

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - April 25 and 26

Save the date for the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. CCRRA will be accepting antifreeze at the event (from households only).

Online registration will be required and will open March 1, 2025.  All interested residents must register for this free event. The link to register will become available at a later date.

Learn more: https://www.centrecountyrecycles.org/hazardouswastecollection

Free Paper Shredding Event in Snow Shoe Township – April 16

State Representative Paul Takac is sponsoring a free paper shredding event on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Snow Shoe Township Building. Please note that additional event information will be made available at a later date.

Recycling Reminders for the New Year

• Please do not leave items outside of recycling drop off container.
• Fluorescent tubes from households can be recycled in April.
• Paper items should be bagged or bundled for curbside collection.
• To ensure collection, make sure your curbside recycling bin is out by 7:00am.
• Recycling information is plentiful and available at http://www.centrecountyrecycles.org/.

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Winter Weather Recycling Tips

• Keep sidewalks, driveways and private lanes clear of snow and ice to help workers stay safe. 
• Fireplace and woodstove ashes should be stored in a covered metal container and placed outside and away from your home and any other combustibles.
• To properly dispose of ashes, make sure they are cool to the touch and bagged before placing in a refuse container.
• Cold wood ashes may be placed in the State College Borough Organics Cart.

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