Recycling & Trash Haulers

What Goes in the Bin?

Recycling is easier when you remember the “Big 4.” Only the following materials should be placed in your curbside recycling bin:

1. Corrugated Cardboard — clean and flattened
2. Plastic Bottles & Jugs — must have a neck
3. Metal Food & Beverage Cans
4. Glass Bottles & Jars

Please do not place paper or other materials in your recycling bin. When in doubt, throw it out. Non-recyclable waste delivered to LCSWMA is used in its waste-to-energy process.

Need More Room for Cardboard?

For your convenience, East Cocalico Township provides a large dumpster specifically for corrugated cardboard. Township residents may use the dumpster to drop off clean, flattened corrugated cardboard for recycling.

📍 Location: Behind the East Cocalico Township Municipal Building 100 Hill Road, Denver, PA

Please flatten all cardboard boxes before placing them in the dumpster to help conserve space and keep this service available for everyone.

Additional Recycling Opportunities

East Cocalico Township offers several additional recycling resources for Township residents. Items and supplies are available at the Township Municipal Building, 100 Hill Road, Denver, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

• Battery Bags — Free battery bags for used household batteries are available at the Township front office. When the bag is full, place it beside your recycling bin on your normal trash collection day.
• Recycling Bins & Buckets — Recycling containers are available at the Township front office. When full, place your recycling bin outside on your normal trash collection day.
• CFL Light Bulbs — Small spiral or “pig tail” CFL bulbs may be dropped off at the Township front office. Fluorescent tubes are not accepted. Please contact your trash hauler or take fluorescent tubes to the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority.
• Corrugated Cardboard — Clean, flattened corrugated cardboard may be dropped off in the designated dumpster behind the Township Municipal Building.
• Cell Phones & Accessories — Cell phones, batteries and accessories may be dropped off at the Township front office. Before recycling your phone, please deactivate your service and remove all personal information.
• Christmas Trees — January Only — Township residents may drop off Christmas trees in the designated area at the Municipal Building during the month of January. More information to follow closer to the holiday.

Please Note: Kraft leaf bags are no longer available from the Township. Contact your trash hauler for leaf collection dates, requirements and associated costs.