RECYCLING

Mandatory

Recycling

Shrewsbury Borough Ordinance 1991-1 makes recycling mandatory for residential customers and large commercial/industrial businesses.
There is a fine for violation of not less than $25.00 or more than $600.00 plus costs of prosecution, and if in default of payment thereof, imprisonment for not more than thirty days.
Each continuing day of violation of the ordinance shall constitute a separate offense.

The Borough receives a yearly grant based on the tonnage recycled. This money is applied toward the annual refuse costs.
If you need a recycling bin, please call the Borough Office at 235-4371.
Please use the Maroon Bins as provided by the Borough. Recycling is collected on Fridays.

Guidelines for recycling can be seen by clicking here.

 

Rate Information:
Please contact Penn Waste for rate information.

Bag Limit
4 bags/cans

Collection Schedule:

Additional Notes:

Guidelines & Policies
The links below provide additional resources related to collection services in your area.

Holiday Collection Information & Schedule Change Notices
If collection falls on/after a holiday, all collections moved one day back.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no change to your collection schedule.

Penn Waste observes the following holidays:

Holiday notices are advertised in the following newspapers:
York Newspapers, Harrisburg Patriot, Hanover Evening Sun, Delta Star.

Inclement Weather Policy
Penn Waste broadcasts on the following stations for weather related emergencies:

 

 They also offer on-site hard drive destruction and can provide a "Certificate of Destruction" if you are concerned about confidential information being left on the hard-drive.  They also accept non-working televisions for a fee.  Call (717) 880-0637 to make arrangements to drop your items off.  Their website address is:  ecycle1st.org.

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Disclaimer:
The information provided herein is for convenience and informational purposes only. Shrewsbury Borough 
assumes no responsibility for errors and omissions nor any liability for damage resulting from the use 
of information contained herein. Users are cautioned to consult the official records of the borough 
for any changes, amendments or updates to any information provided herein.
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