Dauphin County Recycling Center

Category: Recycling center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Address: 1625 S Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17104, USA

Phone: +17179826772

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 6AM–4PM

Tuesday: 6AM–4PM

Wednesday: 6AM–4PM

Thursday: 6AM–4PM

Friday: 6AM–4PM

Saturday: 7–11AM

Reviews

C. M. Scales

Aug 15, 2022

I drop off items several times a year, the staff is always friendly, helpful and responsive.

Roger Cadenhead

Jul 5, 2022

The workers were quick to assist me as I use a cane. Very friendly staff. Nice to see people who dont shy away from work. Appreciated the great service.

Steve Wonder

Jun 11, 2022

Open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jonathan Horstick

May 25, 2022

A fantastic place to recycle your recyclables.

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Questions & Answers

How much to drop off a tv set?

Pamela Gotshall | Oct 31, 2017
Your Landlord | Oct 31, 2018

Free.

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Do you take dehumidifiers and where can I get rid of gas bottles from grills.

Linda Doyle | Oct 31, 2018
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Yes the DCRC. Takes dehumidifiers $20 per unit or any scrap yard would take them. Yes DCRC. will take gas bottles from grills, at no charge.

Do you accept use batteries, not car, but household?

Vicky Shorts | Oct 31, 2018
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2020

DCRC takes computer batteries, car batteries, power tool batteries, computer back up batteries. No House whole batteries (AA, AAA, D, ETC)

Where can we get rid of paint?

Patricia Naill | Oct 31, 2019
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2020

Let it dry and put it in your trash.

Do you accept oil waste from a vehicle?

Zachary Newton | Oct 31, 2019
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

No fluids at all, no chemicals.

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How much to dropoff a couch

Holly Zeiders | Oct 31, 2019
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2020

Take it to the incinerator.

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Yard waste recycle

Victoria McCabe | Oct 31, 2017
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

DCRC. Recycle electronics no trash or yard waste.

Do I need to live in Dauphin county to use the recycling center?

Robin Gilbert Luftig | Oct 30, 2020
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2020

Right now you can come from anywhere.

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Do you take large flat screen TVs? Do you have to live in dauphin county to drop a TV off if you accept them and how much does it cost?

Cindy Schwanger | Oct 30, 2020
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

DCRC takes anything that you can plug in and you can live any where and it'll cost you not a thing.

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Do they take old shingles off a roof or where can I get rid of them at even if I have to pay?

Coltin & Tina Main | Oct 31, 2019
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

No.

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Do you take toilets?

Patricia Scheidler | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

No unless you flush first. 😆 No, the answer is no.

What is CSR, which you referenced to take certain items?

krista jones | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

CSR stands for consolidated scrap resources. 1616 N Cameron St. Harrisburg (It is the metal scrap yard)

Do u have to be from dauphin County to use this place for TV recycling?

Jo Baker | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Right now you can come from Uranus or Mars or Perry County and they will take your electronics.

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Do you accept clean styrofoam (all colors), such as food trays, egg cartons, etc?

Deborah Greenawald | Oct 30, 2021
Donna Vandevender | Oct 30, 2021

Yes we do. Our hours are M-F 8:30-4:30..

Do you accept credit card payments?

Karen McKillip | Oct 30, 2021
Donna Vandevender | Oct 30, 2021

No

do you take used sewing machines

Ed Snell | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Yes.

I have a plastic barrel with approximately 1/8 of imtercool op-100 in it. I need the barrel but want to dispose of the liquid inside. Is that something that you can dispose?

Darryl Brown | Oct 30, 2020
Steve Wonder | Aug 1, 2022

No, The DCRC can't help you with that.

Do you take freezers

Donna Goodling | Oct 30, 2020
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Yes.

Do you acvept old paints in cans?

Patricia Young | Oct 30, 2020
James Jones | Oct 30, 2020

Only with the Paint Removed Clean.

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Do you dispose of paints

A Google User | Oct 31, 2019
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2020

No.

Where can medical sharps be disposed of?

Mark Daniel | Oct 31, 2019
James Jones | Oct 31, 2019

Waste Management has a Medical Waste Disposal Program. You can take to their drop-off locations or if you have a large supply of items they will even come to pick them up from you. Red Truck.

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Why are the Saturday hours listed as being open til 2pm when, as we found out when we got there, they close at 11:30

alisa lysdahl | Oct 31, 2018
Donna Vandevender | Oct 31, 2018

We are open till 2:00 every Sat.. our address is 1625 S Cameron St Hbg. Pa 17104.. maybe you went to a different address?? I am sill here till 2 if you would like to stop by? Have a great weekend..

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When is it free dumbing

riscardo vega | Oct 31, 2018
Your Landlord | Oct 31, 2018

Considering the quality of entertainment, today. Everyday is free dumbing. Just turn on a radio.

Would you take old fire extinguishers? Or where could I take them?

Tom Shaheen | Aug 31, 2022
Dauphin County Recycling Center | Aug 31, 2022

No we do not take them.

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Do you take bicycles

Mark Goodling | Aug 1, 2022
Karl Zeigler | Aug 1, 2022

No

Does this place accept styrofoam or polystyrene from TV package? Of any sizes? Do they require any type of ID? It is free?

Jorge Ruiz | Jul 2, 2022
Steve Wonder | Aug 31, 2022

Yes polystyrene any size, no ID needed and like everything else it is "free".

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Can I recycle a dehumidifier

Joanne Arey | Jul 2, 2022
Chad Smith | Jul 2, 2022

Yes

Do you take old mattresses and box springs. Thanks

Marie Rickert | May 3, 2022
Steve Wonder | May 3, 2022

Absolutely not this is the electronics recycling center.

Can you drop off old lawn mowers?

Ron Estep | Apr 3, 2022
Steve Wonder | Apr 3, 2022

Yes, please drain fluids.

Is it cash only for a drop off

Scott Willts | Apr 3, 2022
die2end | Apr 3, 2022

It's credit or debit card ONLY. No checks or cash.

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Do you unload heavy items like a TV from a trunk?

Jennie Woods | Apr 3, 2022
Jeanette Lopez | Apr 3, 2022

YES

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How much to drop off 1 large flat screen tv & 2 old TV’s?

susan miller | Apr 3, 2022
Jimmie Lopez Jr | Apr 3, 2022

No charges for any TV just has to be intact

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Do you still accept #6 plastics (styrofoam)?

Marie Kehler | Mar 4, 2022
Scott Fielding | Mar 4, 2022

Yes they do! AKA, polystyrene!

metal bed frame do you take them and is it free to drop off

Marisol Flores | Mar 4, 2022
Jimmie Lopez Jr | Mar 4, 2022

Yes will take metal items free

Do they accept light bulbs or can they be put in regular trash

Jean Warner | Dec 4, 2021
Jimmie Lopez Jr | Jan 3, 2022

No not anymore

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Where can I recycle fluorescent bulbs?

Jean McCathern | Dec 4, 2021
Steve Wonder | Dec 4, 2021

Dauphin Electric on 19th street

Do you take old toilets?

Carol Craig | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

DCRC take electronics. So the answer is 'NO'.

Do you need a permit to bring in recycling?

Debra Buffington | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

No for the DCRC. (Electronics)how ever you do for the incinerators if your business is a trash hauling business.

Is there a limit to the number of TV's and computers you can bring per day?

Kathy Simmons | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

No, bring as many as you like.

Hello! two questions, please Will you take an old treadmill? Will you take scrap steel?

Drew Hogan | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Yes they will take both

Can you take old car seats? (Kid's booster seats)

Drew Hogan | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

No.

Do you take shredders?

Jacquie Rucker | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Yes.

Do you buy computer scrap?

Jonathan Pavlish | Oct 30, 2021
Lynne Kassirer | Oct 30, 2021

They do not buy it. They recycle it for free

Does Dauphin county recycling recycle VHS & cassette tapes? How about styrofoam? Thanks.

Bob Laubach | Oct 30, 2021
Donna Vandevender | Oct 30, 2021

No we do not take VHS tapes, you may throw them in your regular trash.. yes we do take stryofoam..you are welcome..😀

Who takes concrete & gravel to recycle

Harvey Stern Jr | Oct 30, 2021
Donna Vandevender | Oct 30, 2021

You can google search any clean land fill in your area..

I have two lawnmower tires I'd like to get rid of. Can I bring them to the recycling center?

Drew Hogan | Oct 30, 2021
Donna Vandevender | Oct 30, 2021

No sorry we do not take tires. You can take them to any place that sells tires or the incinerator, however there may be a fee. Thank you..

Do you guys take dirt?

Naeemah Harris | Oct 30, 2021
Donna Vandevender | Oct 30, 2021

No

Do you shred boxes of papers and what is the cost?

Michael Wolpert | Oct 30, 2021
Donna Vandevender | Oct 30, 2021

Yes we do. Its $5.00 a bankers size box.

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D you take lawnmowers?

Karen Shearer | Oct 30, 2021
Donna Vandevender | Oct 30, 2021

Yes we do...just empty all liquids, no gas no oil..

Do you take couches??

Kelle Grove | Oct 30, 2021
Donna Vandevender | Oct 30, 2021

No

Do you take Dishwasher

Bridget Still | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Yes the DCRC. Takes pretty much anything that you can plug in. Including dishwashers.

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Do you take working TV's and computer monitors? If so, is there a charge?

Laurie Lake | Oct 30, 2021
Matt Tandlmayer | Oct 30, 2021

Yes they do. Don't believe there's a charge. Once you hand it over, working or not, it will be recycled.

Do you take old grills?

Sandra Bressler | Oct 30, 2021
Matt Tandlmayer | Oct 30, 2021

They take propane gas grill tanks, so I'd think maybe?

Do you accept old dried out wood scraps? It was left on my property by a previous owner. I don't need it and it is too dried out to be reusable.

Victoria Rebeck | Oct 30, 2021
Donna Vandevender | Oct 30, 2021

No. Incinerator

Do you accept Samsung TV

Rita Lisin | Oct 30, 2021
Les Tice | Oct 30, 2021

Yes they accept your samsung tv.

Do they take old tires?

Zinn324 | Oct 30, 2021
Laurence Gnazzo | Oct 30, 2021

No on tires

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Where can I get yard waste bags for free

Hester Ashton | Oct 30, 2021
Danny Ricords | Oct 30, 2021

You can usually get free ktaft paperbags if you buy something from the grocery store. To my knowledge the recycling center doesn't give them out.

Do you take old toilets?

LISA CLEMM | Oct 30, 2021
Jeanette Geadrities | Oct 30, 2021

I don't know if they do.

Do you accept large office copying machines?

Steve M | Oct 30, 2021
Cecilia Coronado | Oct 30, 2021

As far as I could see, they do. There were a lot of machines

do you take paint cans? they are not empty.

Kathryn Clark | Oct 30, 2021
Bethany Gould | Oct 30, 2021

No but if you call them they can tell you how to dispose of them.

I have cardboard from a furniture delivery. Do you take that also books

Carol Harter | Oct 30, 2021
Cynthia Swanson | Oct 30, 2021

Cardboard can be turned into the Recycling Center on Cameron Street. I would turn books into Community Aide

Do you guys take tires ?

Scat Pack | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

No.

Do you take microwaves and if so what’s the cost?

Bill Cox | Oct 30, 2021
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Yes. Cost you nothing.

Do u take room air conditioners if so how much.

Jane Lamela | Oct 30, 2020
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Yes $20 or take it to CSR.

Microwaves something you recycle?

Michael Hillman | Oct 30, 2020
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Yes.

Do you take wooden pallets?

Joe Machulsky | Oct 30, 2020
Jeanette Geadrities | Oct 30, 2020

I don't know. Call 717-982-6772

Do you take VHS tapes?

Steve Lenker | Oct 30, 2020
Ty Carter | Oct 30, 2020

Lol what are those! Lol. Just trash them.

Can I put my old metal charcoal grill out on the curb?

Kim Hanhurst | Oct 30, 2020
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Yes. Or take it to the DCRC.

Thanks for only being open during the exact same hours as most people work! The only chance I have to get there before 4:30 is on Thursdays. So yesterday 9/17, I raced down there to make it on time. Arrived at 4:18 to a closed gate. Many thanks!

John Lev | Oct 30, 2020
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Life is full of disappointments.

do you take #3-6 plastics?

Patricia Reavel | Oct 30, 2020
Jeanette Geadrities | Oct 30, 2020

#1, 2 & 5

Do you accepts old space heaters, air conditioners, tvs, radios? And do you have saturday hours or just Monday-Friday

Heather Klahre | Oct 30, 2020
Woody Hoffman | Oct 30, 2020

Mon-friday, and they take all the above

can i recycle an old printer

Norman Blayer | Oct 30, 2020
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2020

Yes

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How do I drop off desk top computers

customer | Oct 30, 2020
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2020

DCRC

Are old (over 10 year) smoke detectors accepted at the facility?

Donald Schwab | Oct 31, 2019
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2020

No at all.

What payment is accepted? Credit cards or checks okay?

R D | Oct 31, 2019
Steve Wonder | Oct 30, 2021

Cash, check or money order.

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Do you take deck boards?

Liz Henderson | Oct 31, 2019
james dorsey | Oct 31, 2019

Yes they will direct you to the right area.

How do I get rid of chemicals? I used to work with Dave Price(R. I. P)

bigdog911 radio | Oct 31, 2019
james dorsey | Oct 31, 2019

That is a good question. I think it really depends on the type of chemical you have. I think you can still take them to the York burner but let them know what kind of chemicals you have.

Can Old VHS tapes be recycled

David Drayer | Oct 31, 2019
Donna Vandevender | Oct 31, 2019

No. Throw them in your regular trash.

Can I drop off 2 garage door openers, metal brace attached to the ceiling and motors? My trash would not take them.

Lynn T | Oct 31, 2019
Kevin Connor | Oct 31, 2019

Lynn I work at the incinerator next to the recycle and dont know what they take. For the incinerator you need to contact LCSWMA.ORG for rate, typically it is a half ton min cost so works out best if combined with spring cleaning

Do you accept vanities with top and sink? Or is that considered trash?

Emily Menario | Oct 31, 2019
Donna Vandevender | Oct 31, 2019

That is considered trash..

Is there a fee to drop off a dryer?

Amy Robinson | Oct 31, 2019
Donna Vandevender | Oct 31, 2019

No..

I see you take paper , what about Cardboard?

Jody Weaver | Oct 31, 2019
Oscar Reddick | Oct 31, 2019

Yep. They have 5 blue bins for cardboard

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Do you take car tires? If so how much does it cost?

barry marks | Oct 31, 2019
Donna Vandevender | Oct 31, 2019

No sorry we do not.. The Susquhanna Rosource Management Complex ( Incinerator ) will take them for you.. or call any local tire store that sells them.. Good luck to ya...have a great weekend..

Do you recycle cooking oil from a Turkey fryer?

Karen Kelly | Oct 31, 2019
james dorsey | Oct 31, 2019

No

Do I have to recycle an old telephone?

Marjorie Woodward | Oct 31, 2019
Donna Vandevender | Oct 31, 2019

Yes..😀

Is there still a recycling center in upper dauphin county, i.e., upper paxton township building on berrysburg road, the 2nd saturday of each month?

STEPHANIE WETZEL | Oct 31, 2019
Donna Vandevender | Oct 31, 2019

Yes..😁

Can a rear loading truck dump at the incinerator?

Scott Keilman | Oct 31, 2018
Scott Keilman | Oct 31, 2018

Thanks. I look forward to the dumpster fire. Jk. It's great to see they seem to be back on track.

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When I bring my electronics for recycling, wii someone take them out of the car?

A Google User | Oct 31, 2018
Donna Vandevender | Oct 31, 2018

Yes

What do I do with old paint?

Linda Ligon | Oct 31, 2018
Kory P | Oct 31, 2018

Put cat litter in the old paint can so it dries up then put it out for trash

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Are there any old computers or laptops

Dab Cab | Oct 31, 2018
Donna Vandevender | Oct 31, 2018

We receive them, you must be a Dauphin County resident.. we are not able to give them out..Thank you..

Is the recycling center only for dauphin county residents?

Kelli1130 | Oct 31, 2018
Harold Landvater | Oct 31, 2018

Yes

Just curious: Can ceiling tiles be recycled?

Mary Hammaker | Oct 31, 2018
Your Landlord | Oct 31, 2018

Yes, use them for insulation. Never waste them; you'll be able to stuff them into cracks when remodelling.

Where can I take household/garden chemicals, old cans of spray paint, etc. to dispose of?

Joan Blouch | Oct 31, 2018
Your Landlord | Oct 31, 2018

They have a list of companies. Its expensive so Id wait till Christmas and give them to all the folks you don't like.

Will you take an old crib with mattress? Is there a fee

Iam Me | Oct 31, 2018
Your Landlord | Oct 31, 2018

Thats trash. There is a fee at the dump. They are right behind the recycling center.

Will you take an old materess, box spring and sofa for free?

Gary Haney | Oct 31, 2018
Your Landlord | Oct 31, 2018

No, the incinerator is directly behind the recycling center. They will take trash for a fee. They charge based on weight.

Can we drop off a tv at the recycling center?

Deb Nestico | Oct 31, 2017
Trish Loch | Oct 31, 2017

Yes.

Is there a charge for a large television

A Google User | Oct 31, 2017
Trish Loch | Oct 31, 2017

I took one that was 32 inches, no charge.

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