Recycling

Recyclable paper and commingled materials will be picked up once a week on your Phoenix Recyclesregular trash day. All recyclable materials must be stored/placed in the toter(s) provided by the Borough.
All plastic containers labeled 1 through 7 are accepted. 

Single-Stream Recycling

Single Stream Recycling means that you don’t have to separate your recyclables. Instead place all of your recyclable materials, such as paper, cans and bottles in the same recycle toter. Single stream recycling has been shown to increase household recycling by 25%. This saves time by not having to separate recyclables.

The holiday season is here, but the lights don't last forever!  String lights don't belong in your household recycling, but don't have to go to the landfill.  Let the Borough help! (more info)

Flexible Plastic Packaging


  • Air Pillows
  • Baby Food Pouches
  • Bread Bags
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Candy Pouches
  • Case Wrap
  • Cereal Bags
  • Cheese Bags
  • Chip Bags
  • Detergent Pouches
  • Diaper Wrap Packaging (No diapers)
  • Drink Pouches
  • Food Storage Bags
  • Grocery Bags 
  • Meat Bags
  • Paper Towel Overwrap
  • Pet Food Bags
  • Pet Treat Pouches
  • Retail Bags
  • Salad Bags
  • Shrink Film
  • Snack Food Pouches
  • Wipes Pouches

Recycle Your Cartons!

Shelf-stable cartons and refrigerated cartons can now be recycled. 

Examples: Juice, milk, soy milk, soup, broth, cream, and egg substitutes that can be found at a grocery store on the shelves or in the refrigerated section.  

Learn more by visiting Carton Council

Campaign Signs

political-sign

The Borough is able to recycle unwanted campaign signage! All plastic signage is acceptable to be put in your normal recycling, however, we cannot accept the metal stakes that come with the sign. Please dispose of the stakes in your regular garbage.

TV and Electronic Recycling

June 17, 2021: New limit on TVs brought for recycling at Lanchester Landfill:

  • Limit of (1) TV per household
  • NO PROJECTION TVs 
  • You must show ID that you are a resident in our service area
  • Computers and computer peripherals: still a maximum of 3
  • You will need to call Lanchester Landfill to coordinate and arrange for the disposal. Their phone number is (610) 273-3771

This change is necessary, until further notice, due to serious capacity limitations.

This remains a free service.

Additional Information

For Information on other recycling opportunities please visit Chester County Solid Waste Authority.