The Lawrence County Big Blue Bin Recycling Program was established in 2004 as a way to answer residents’ request for recycling and provide a free and convenient way to provide recycling services for all Lawrence County Residents.

Residents using the program recycle approximately 1,400 tons, or 2,800,000 pounds, of material annually.

Lawrence County’s program was recognized with a Waste Watchers Award in 2007.  Because of its overall efficiency it is being copied by other communities in Pennsylvania.

The program results in a direct savings to the community through avoided disposal costs.  To put this into perspective, 1,400 tons of recyclables would fill about 70,000 City of New Castle blue bags.  At a cost of $1.80 per bag, the savings amounts to more than $125,000 annually.

Most sites are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Check the list of recycling sites for hours, addresses, and special notes.

What Can Be Recycled in the Paper Bin

· Magazines

· Newsprint

· Corrugated Cardboard

What Can Be Recycled in the Bottles and Cans Bin

· #1 & #2 Plastic Bottles

· Aluminum, Steel, & Tin Cans

· Glass, Food/Beverage Bottles & Jars

Preparing Your Recyclables

· Keep all materials clean and dry

· Rinse Bottles and Cans

· Flatten Cardboard

· Flatten Plastic Bottles

· Remember—if it’s not listed above it does not belong in the bin.  Check the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about material recyclability.

· Please do not leave materials on the ground.  If the bins are full, take your materials to another site.

· Leaving materials on the ground is a crime!  Violators are subject to prosecution.

· Sites are monitored by video surveillance.

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