Commercial Recycling Reqirements
Tredyffrin Township is mandated by Pennsylvania State Act 101 to recycle. Commercial and Institutional establishments in Tredyffrin must separate and store the following materials for recycling collection. If your business does not generate one or more of the following items, you may substitute items such as glass or used motor oil. Every commercial/institutional facility is expected to recycle at least three materials.
Corrugate Paper
- Boxes and other corrugated cardboard
- Remove staples and tape
Aluminum
- Beverage containers only
- Rinse to prevent bugs
- Crush to save space
- Test with magnet to make sure the can is aluminum (Magnets should not stick to the sides or top of the can)
High Grade Office Paper
- White bond paper
- White stationary
- White notepad paper
- Computer printout paper
- Non-glossy copier paper
- Index cards
- Manila file folders
- Tabulating cards
- Miscellaneous white paper forms (ink color does not matter)
Leaves
- Leaves may not be disposed of with trash
- Leaves and yard waste should be used in a compost pile
Options for those who cannot compost:
- Tredyffrin accepts leaves and yard waste at its compost center on Cassatt Road in the spring, fall and winter.
- Special arrangements can be made with your waste hauler or a registered leaf collector fo pick-up of leaf waste in biodegradeable paper bags, reusable containers or bulk. Bags are available at Genuardi's, Superfresh and Acme markets.
Need more information?
Email us at tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org or call us at (610) 644-1400.
