Recycling Works

Recycling not only works, but is mandatory for all residents in accordance with the PA Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101 of 1988).  Paper products and cans can be dropped off to assist our local Boy Scout Troop at the Economy Borough Road Department Garage.  Glass, plastics and cans are picked up by our refuse collector twice a month.  We wish to thank everyone for their cooperation.

PAPER & CANS

Some things just seem to go together and, in Economy Borough, Boy Scout Troop 414 and recycling have become synonymous.  For a number of years the troop has been conducting recycling in front of the Economy Borough Road Department Garage.  It is used by the scout troop to help purchase merit badges and offset the costs of many other scout activities.

From 9 AM until Noon on the 2nd Saturday of each month, the troop is available to take newspapers (without glossy inserts) tied with twine or in brown paper bags, as well as aluminum and bi-metal cans.  In addition, newspapers can be placed in the large bin at anytime.    

An Abitibi Paper Retrieval box is also located in front of the Road Department Garage for drop-off of paper products.  ALL paper products (including magazines and glossy inserts) can be placed in the Abitibi box.  The proceeds from this box also support the scout troop

If you are not recycling your newspapers or currently recycling your cans at home, you're encouraged to help Troop 414 by bringing those items to the Road Department Garage.  The Boy Scouts and Economy Borough appreciate your support.

PLASTICS, Glass & CANS

Glass, plastics and cans are picked up by our refuse collector twice a month, depending on the trash pick-up days.  Current recyclables are: #1 & #2 plastic containers; glass beverage & food jars; food & beverage cans, aluminum pie plates & clean foil.  Plastic tops & metal can lids should be removed & discarded.  Food particles should be rinsed to avoid odor & insect problems.  Recyclables can be co-mingled and will be separated at the collection center.  If you have not already received one, please see the Borough Secretary at the Economy Borough Municipal Building to receive a recycle bin

Recycling Pick-Up Day