Business, Municipal, Institutional and Community Events Recycling

Pennsylvania Act 101 of 1988 requires all commercial, municipal, and institutional establishments and community activities located in mandated municipalities to recycle a minimum of corrugated cardboard, office paper, aluminum cans, and yard waste. Municipalities may require additional materials to be separated for recycling.

Many business managers have discovered that recycling may actually avoid or reduce waste disposal costs.

The Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority Recycling Manager is available to assist establishments comply with State law.