Recycling Program

The Township of Derry Recycling Booklet, a complete listing of recycling instructions (services can be downloaded) is available in our "Documents" section of the site. This publication is also available at the Municipal Building, Public Works, and the Recycling Center.

Recycling/Trash Collection Services

Curbside Collections

   The Township encourages residents to reduce the amount of trash that is generated and collected at curbside and to purchase items that are recycled.  Ordinance No. 314, the Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Ordinance, requires all residents to use the services of the hauler that is awarded the bid for waste collection by the township.  Recycling in Derry Township is mandatory.

Trash

   Residential customers may choose a 3 bag or 1 bag weekly collection option or a "pay as you throw" program. The service option may be changed once a year.  Trash cans may not exceed 35 gallons in size and can not weigh more than 50 lbs.  The hauling company will provide a tote for the three bag a week collection customers.  Trash must be placed at curbside by 5:00 a.m. on the collection day.
   If trash is not collected on the scheduled day of service, please call the hauler’s customer service number. 

Trash Bags

Trash bags for the "pay as you throw" program or for extra trash are $3.50 and are available for purchase at the Municipal Building, Public Works, the Recycling Center, Recreation Center, and the Hershey Public Library.

Bulky Waste

   Residential customers may place one bulky item per week at curbside on the regularly scheduled collection day.  The items must be able to be lifted and placed on the truck by two men.
   Arrangements can be made with the hauler to pick-up items that are not included in the contract for an additional fee.  Please contact the hauler with questions regarding this service.

Collectible Items

Furniture
Mattress and Box Spring
Dishwasher
Hot Water Heater
Oven
Washer/Dryer

Non-Collectible Items
Hazardous Waste - Paints
Herbicides and Insecticides
Solvents/Chemicals/Propane Tanks
Carpet
Batteries
Appliances containing freon
Tires
Loose piles of items
Yard Waste
Construction Demolition

Composting

Composting bins are available at the Recycling Center during regular operating hours for $ 25.00 + tax. Fall is the perfect time to compost your leaves. Compost is a mixture of decaying organic matter such as grass, tree and shrub trimmings, and leaves. Composting creates rich organic soil-like material called humus. Composting enables you to recycle your yard wastes, returning organic matter to the soil and providing nutrients for healthy plant growth.

Derry Township Recycle Line

One call to the Recycle Line informs residents and businesses of the hours of operation, a list of items accepted, and information on the collection program. Derry Township Recycle Line - (717) 533-8665

Hours of Operation

Recycling Center

650 Clearwater Road
(717) 533-2057, Option 4
or (717) 533-8665