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The Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority (NTSWA) operates two recyclable processing centers for the collection, processing, and marketing of recyclable materials from Bradford, Sullivan and Tioga Counties, Pennsylvania. These centers are located at the NTSWA Landfill sites in Bradford and Tioga Counties. (See Landfill Operations) |
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Hours |
| The Recyclable Processing Centers in West Burlington Township Facility, Bradford County and Hamilton Township, Tioga County are open to all haulers and residents Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm and on Saturdays from 8:00am to Noon. The Recycling Buy Back Program currently buys back aluminum cans on Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Recyclables can be dropped off on Saturday, however, the buy back is not open. |
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Materials Accepted |
| The following materials are accepted by NTSWA at the Recyclable Processing Facilities. Residents should check with your local drop-off or curbside recycling program for details of what their program accepts. (See curbside and drop-off listings.) |
RECYCLABLES ACCEPTED |
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MATERIAL TYPE |
PREPARATION |
Aluminum Cans |
Make sure cans are empty. Rinse if necessary. Separate from other cans. |
Glass Bottles and Jars |
Remove all lids and rings; Rinse well; Separate by Color; (clear, brown, & green). Labels can remain on. No windows, cookware or lightbulbs. |
Newspaper |
Bundle with string or put in bag. Do not mix shiny paper. Keep dry. |
Steel (Tin) Cans |
Rinse and secure lids inside. Labels can remain. Separate from other materials. |
"1" PET Plastic |
Look for #1 recycling symbol on the bottom of the container. Remove lid and rinse if necessary. Recycle only bottles and jugs. |
"2" HDPE Plastic |
Look for #2 recycling symbol on the bottom of the container. Remove lid and rinse if necessary. Recycle only bottles and jugs. |
Corrugated Cardboard |
American made cardboard only. Look for corrugation ridges. Flatten box and keep dry. |
Magazines |
Separate from other paper. Bundle and keep dry. |
Office Paper\ Junk Mail |
Sort out office paper, junk mail, glossy inserts, coupons, fax paper, envelopes, etc. Bundle and keep dry. |
Clothing and Textiles |
Includes clean clothing, curtains, towels, sheets, socks, shoes, hats and belts. Place in plastic garbage bags and keep dry. |
