Who must Recycle:  All residents and businesses of Ellwood City are required by state and local laws to recycle at their curb.

 Contact Information:  Borough Secretary—724-758-7777

Waste Management – 800-866-4460

 Materials Collected: 

·        Clear, brown, and green glass bottles and jars

·        Aluminum, steel, and tin cans

·         #1 through #7 plastic bottles

·        Newspapers

·        Junk mail

·        Printer, computer, and copy paper

·        Magazines and catalogs

·        Corrugated cardboard

·        Cereal and similar boxes, kraft and construction paper

 Please note that only bottles, jars, and cans are recyclable in the curbside program.  Do not include other items such as windows, toys, tubing, etc.

Businesses must also recycle, but may pick the recycling hauler of their choice.

 How:  At your curb.  Materials can be mixed together.

 When:  Twice per month.  Check with the borough or hauler for your particular schedule.

 Spring/Fall Cleanup:  Spring

 Large/Bulky Item Pickup:  Yes.  Year-round sticker program for large/bulky items.  Contact borough for stickers and information.

 Leaves:  Yes, Spring and fall.  Check with borough for schedule.  Borough-authorized brown leaf bags may be used any time.  Bags are available at the municipal building.  5 bags for $2.50.

 Yard Waste Program:  Leaves, grass clippings, branches less than 3” diameter, brush, plants, flowers, roots, shrubbery, wood chips, and saw dust.  Check with borough for Yard Waste Bins, schedule, and materials collected.

 Christmas Trees:  Yes.  One day drop-off during mid to late January at Stiefel Park.  Call borough for pick-up date.