Dauphin County Recycling Center
1625 South Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; closed holidays
Dauphin County residentsRecycling in Dauphin County, PA
What Dauphin County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 8 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
What Dauphin County takes, item by item
- TelevisionsDauphin County Recycling CenterFree
- MattressesLCSWMA Susquehanna Resource Management Complex$15
- ComputersDauphin County Recycling CenterFree
- FurnitureLCSWMA Susquehanna Resource Management Complex$15
- Refrigerators and freezersDauphin County Recycling Center$20LCSWMA Susquehanna Resource Management Complex$15
- MicrowavesDauphin County Recycling CenterFree
- TiresLCSWMA Susquehanna Resource Management Complex$5
- Other electronicsDauphin County Recycling CenterFree
County sites and programs
LCSWMA Susquehanna Resource Management Complex
Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority site at 1670 S 19th St, Harrisburg, PA 17104 (Swatara Township). Hours: Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 7–11 a.m.
Dauphin County residentsCities and towns in Dauphin County with their own guides
Where this information comes from (12)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- LCSWMA: Residential Disposal Rates (opens in new tab) · Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
- LCSWMA facilities only accept debit or credit cards, no cash or checks. Checked October 26, 2026.
- At the Susquehanna Resource Management Complex a single item under 200 lbs is $15; accepted items include furniture, appliances, mattresses and refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recyclable car and motorcycle tires are $5 each (up to 15) at the Susquehanna Resource Management Complex. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Dauphin County: Electronics Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Dauphin County Solid Waste Management & Recycling
- Dauphin County Recycling Center, 1625 South Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104; (717) 982-6772; Monday–Friday 8:30 A.M.–4:15 P.M., closed holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The DCRC is a drop-off for Dauphin County residents, businesses, institutions and local governments to recycle electronics, appliances and mercury thermostats. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Recycling Center no longer accepts cash as of February 24, 2025. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Dauphin County Recycling Center: Acceptable Items (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Dauphin County Solid Waste Management & Recycling
- Recycled for free: electronics including e-readers and tablets, televisions, videogame consoles and computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Major appliances without refrigerant, such as stoves, dishwashers and microwaves, are in the free column. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances with refrigerant (refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, dehumidifiers) are $20 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Batteries, ink cartridges, tapes, discs and small electric appliances such as vacuums, fans and coffee makers are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Other free items include computer peripherals, laptops, cell phones, copiers and printers, monitors, telephones, VCR/DVD players and stereo equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- LCSWMA: Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
- The Susquehanna Resource Management Complex takes Dauphin and select counties’ waste only. Checked October 26, 2026.
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