Theis/Cornfeld Recycling Center

Category: Recycling center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Address: 635 Illick's Mill Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017, USA

Phone: +16108657082

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

E'Lisha Gray

Sep 24, 2022

I had some sensitive materials that I needed to have shredded and I found Theis/Cornfeld Recycling Center online and decided to make the drive out; the center is about an hour from my home. When I got there, I went in the second entrance after the turn, as instructed by the signage, to enter the parking for shredding. I met a lovely gentlemen that worked there who gave a detailed run-down of how to sort my items to make for an easy trip. I plan to tackle my grandparents home and take all of their old magazines and papers to the recycling center later this month. One thing that I loved, is that if you’re a private person, you can actually make an appointment to bring in your sensitive documents for shredding, and you can actually watch them shred all of your documents. So glad that I found Theis/Cornfeld Recycling Center online. I’m referring all of my friends and family to take them up on the service.

octavio arizala

Jul 24, 2022

Very helpful and friendly staff .they're also knowledgeable and will let you know if an item is not suitable for recycling, especially styrofoam and it's varieties. I'm hoping this service can generate a little revenue for the city and they can put some sort of roof over the recycling stations where the workers have to stand all day and provide them some protection from the elements.

Darcy Szabo

Jul 16, 2022

Courteous and helpful staff

D. Brothers

May 10, 2022

Always helpful and knowledgeable

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Questions & Answers

Will you take a gas push lawn mower if the gas and oil are drained out?

Sandra Fadden | Oct 17, 2019
Michael Stoliker | Sep 16, 2022

They will take them if they are drained of fluids. I've seen them there many times. I'd rather see them fixed and resold than scrapped. If the piston and rod haven't left the block, and it's just hard starting or not starting, I'd fix it and sell it on so someone doesn't buy a new unit. Reuse is the best part of recycling.

Do you take DVD plastic cases. I have all my DVDs in an album and am stuck with all the cases

Linda Defanti | Oct 17, 2019
Norman T | Oct 17, 2019

That plastic is not recyclable.

Can I dispose of an old CRT TV at this site?? JCB

James Becker | Oct 17, 2018
Ken Agren | Oct 17, 2018

No

Do they take propane tanks

Ann Dominguez | Oct 17, 2018
Bob Stevens | Oct 17, 2018

They do not. The Rupert road transfer station takes 20lb propane tanks at $3 each.

Does it take styrofoam?

Susan M Stone | Oct 16, 2020
Jeff Kapcsos | Oct 16, 2020

White hard Styrofoam that snaps. Must be clean.

Is it open for shredding

Cindy Seylelr | Oct 2, 2022
Jeff Kapcsos | Oct 2, 2022

No

Do they recycle small batteries

Keith R Johnson | May 19, 2022
Stephen Gualano | May 19, 2022

No ELECTRONICS of ANY kind are taken at Theis/Cornfeld Recycling Center.

Can they take toasters

Julian Smith | Mar 20, 2022
Stephen Gualano | Mar 20, 2022

Best Buy MIGHT be a Better Place to go...

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Is the shredding open now?

Walter Mannherz | Oct 16, 2021
Kelly McConnell | Oct 16, 2021

I was there yesterday and shredding was not open yet

Can I bring a toaster oven in for recyling?

Sandy Sommers | Oct 16, 2021
Robert Hetrick | Oct 16, 2021

I think so, you might have to remove the plastic.Best to give them a call.

Are you accepting textiles at this time?

Rachel Wagner | Oct 16, 2021
super insane | Oct 16, 2021

Yes

Is the shredding open?

Maryalice Brotzman | Oct 16, 2021
Walter Pustilnik | Oct 16, 2021

Shredding is closed temporarily due to Covid

Do you take mattresses for disposal?

John F Kennedy | Oct 16, 2021
Jennifer H | Oct 16, 2021

I don't believe that they have the ability to recycle mattresses. The Salvation Army will pick them up if they are not stained.

Can I get office paper shredded there if I just come by with it? Or need an appointment?

Winifred Helton-Harmon | Oct 16, 2021
John Sites | Oct 16, 2021

Make an appointment I think

Do they take moving boxes once people are finish unpacking? If so, what’s the policy?

Krissy Washington | Oct 16, 2020
Bill Gieske | Oct 16, 2020

Yes, unless contaminated with food (e.g. oil from pizza cheese or sauce) or other contaminants (e.g., motor oil).

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Can I recycle spiral-bound paper documents?

Emil Signes | Oct 16, 2020
Robert Hetrick | Oct 16, 2020

I'm not sure,you are best to call them.They do take a large variety of papers.They also do shredding.

I have about 8 boxes of office paper that needs to be shredded. Do I need to make an appointment? and if so how do I go about that?

Susie Schallock | Oct 16, 2020
Jeff Kapcsos | Oct 16, 2020

Shredding is temporarily closed for the current time. Anything over one box you do need to make an appointment

When is recycling going to reopen from this covid closure

Cherie Canning | Oct 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hammel | Oct 16, 2020

It's open Wednesday to Saturday.

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Can I dispose of an electric water heater at one of the recycling locations?

Alicia Seaborn | Oct 16, 2020
Henry Lawrence | Oct 16, 2020

Yes...at the the Theis/Cornfield Center once it reopens.

Do they take razors?

Julian Smith | Oct 16, 2020
Patricia Stanton | Oct 16, 2020

I don't think so

Hours are 9 am to 4 pm right?

Julian Smith | Oct 16, 2020
Jeff Kapcsos | Oct 16, 2020

Mon - Sat 9 to 4

Can i recycle a nonworking vacuum cleaner and rug cleaner/shampooer. Also 8 cinder blocks?

John Nyby | Oct 16, 2020
Jeffrey Ward | Oct 16, 2020

No cinder blocks. No to the appliances unless they are half or more metal and no modern ones are.

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Do they take old razors?

Julian Smith | Oct 17, 2019
Norman T | Oct 17, 2019

No. The plastic is not recyclable.

Can I bring old propane tanks to recycle. Old and rusty, haven't been used for a few years?

Chuck Doncsecz | Oct 17, 2019
Lord Drakul | Oct 17, 2019

I don't know. I would collect all your normal recycling and bring with. Ask them when you get there

Can I get rid of 2 childrens bicycles at this facility?

Smarangolo 123 | Oct 17, 2019
Brian Baechtle | Oct 17, 2019

And you have to remove all the rubber. Whatever a magnet sticks to is steel and they will take.

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can I dispose of an old rug ?

Gayle and Bob Kilpatrick | Oct 17, 2019
Bob Stevens | Oct 17, 2019

Yes, but you can't recycle it.

Do you take Servers, Flat PC's Keyboards

Donna Carrigan | Oct 17, 2019
Bob Stevens | Oct 17, 2019

Call star disposal in Bethlehem.

How do I dispose of paint?

Danielle Walters | Oct 17, 2019
Bob Stevens | Oct 17, 2019

Bethlehem city's website has information on how to dispose of oil based and latex paint. If you have a lot, search online for how to donate nearby.

Do you take old small mini refrigerators? If not where I can I dispose of one? thanks George

George Campbell | Oct 17, 2019
Bob Stevens | Oct 17, 2019

They do not. Call your local trash pick up. You can also donate it. There's always a college student in need.

Where do I get rid of old carpet?

Edward Thomson | Oct 17, 2018
Bob Stevens | Oct 17, 2018

Old carpet qualifies as trash. Get rid of it as you would any large trash item.

Can I recycle ceiling tiles, cut wood, insulation & metal here?

Brenna | Oct 17, 2018
Norman T | Oct 17, 2019

No wood, tiles, or insulation is accepted. That is trash.

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does center accept florecent tubes?

Thomas Miller | Oct 17, 2018
Ken Agren | Oct 17, 2019

No

Can anyone explain the “no styrofoam egg cartons” policy? They can’t be recycled, but we’re not supposed to put them in the trash. So what are we supposed to do with them? Same question for the pizza boxes. That’s even more ridiculous.

Frank Ascione | Oct 17, 2018
Ken Agren | Oct 17, 2019

The soft styrofoam (egg cartons) clogs the recycling machine. Only styrofoam that "snaps" may be recycled here.

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Do you take front load washers

madelyn bonilla | Oct 17, 2018
Mike Poveromo | Apr 19, 2022

No

Can I recycle mattress & box spring?

Carol Murphy | Oct 17, 2018
Bob Stevens | Oct 17, 2018

Definitely not the place for that.

Do you recycle old laptops, phones and tablets? If not, where can I take them to?

Madicyn Zym | Oct 17, 2018
Diane Hartley | Mar 20, 2022

I want to know do you recycle old laptops and flat screen tvs?

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Can I drop off wet cardboard?

Mark Duarte | Oct 17, 2018
Jeffrey Ward | Oct 16, 2020

No.

What are the hours for shredding?

Eric Quimby | Oct 17, 2018
Norman T | Oct 17, 2019

See the website and call. There is only one shredder and it’s often busy. It’s best to call the office first.

Where can I recycle a printer? (computer printer)

Ursla Levy | Oct 17, 2018
Ali Man | Oct 17, 2018

Try Best Buy call them 1st

Do they take styrofoam?

Eva Seibert | Oct 17, 2017
Be | Oct 17, 2018

Not Styrofoam tape or the ones treated with that plastic that makes it bend. Only the breakable kind.

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