Frequently Asked Questions

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  • PA passed an Extended Producer Responsibility electronics recycling law in 2010 which, quite frankly, has failed to provide the robust manufacturer supported electronics recycling opportunities many thought it would.  Primarily in response to the lack of manufacturer supported TV recycling opportunities, Cumberland County opened a fee-based electronics recycling center in July 2017.  For details, please visit our 

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  • Computer equipment is accepted for recycling at the Cumberland County Electronics Recycling Center at a fee of $0.50 per pound.  For a list of other places that might accept computer equipment for recycling, please visit our

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  • Per Cumberland County's Municipal Waste Management Plan, waste generated in Cumberland County must be disposed of at facilities identified in the plan. For waste disposal facilities that can accept Cumberland County generated waste, please visit our

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  • For detailed information on disposal options for these types of products, please visit our

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  • Unwanted latex or water-based paint can be disposed of in your normal trash if prepared properly. For more information on managing latex paint, see

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  • There are several possible ways to distinguish latex paint from solvent-based paint. If possible, read the label. Solvent-based paint labels usually contain the words "alkyl" or "oil-based". Clean-up instructions on the label can also indicate whether a paint product is solvent-based or water-based. Typically solvent-based paints require mineral spirits or turpentine for cleaning. If cleaning can be done with soap and water, the paint is water-based. If the label is missing or unreadable, determine the paint's solubility in water. A small amount of paint in a jar mixed with water will show whether it is latex or solvent-based. Latex paint readily mixes with water. Solvent-based paint is insoluble in water - the paint and water will separate like vinegar and oil.
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  • Composting is a natural process where organic materials, such as leaves, grass, and vegetable scraps, are broken down by microorganisms, forming a rich soil-like substance called compost or humus. For more details and information about composting, please visit
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  • Please contact your hauler for acceptable recyclables.  Your hauler may be identified using our 

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  • For a list of places that accept these items, please visit our

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  • Many appliance retailers will take away an old appliance when delivering a new one, so be sure to ask about this service when purchasing a new, replacement appliance. If the appliance is not being replaced and you just want to get rid of it, you may be able to set the appliance out with your weekly trash (in areas that have weekly trash service) as part of a weekly bulky item collection program. Call your municipality or waste hauler to see if this service is offered where you live. If not offered where you live, a scrap metal recycler may take the appliance.
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  • If you have curbside recycling where you live, you can simply put your old telephone books in your curbside recycling container. Phone books are also accepted for recycling at the

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  • For a list of residential service providers, please visit our

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  • For a list of municipalities that have yard waste recycling sites for their residents, please visit our

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  • For a list or privately run sites, please visit our
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