Solid Waste Authority
Solid Waste Authority
Mission
The mission of the Berks County Solid Waste Authority is to manage solid waste and recyclable materials in an environmentally safe, reliable and efficient manner.
About Berks County Solid Waste Authority
The Berks County Solid Waste Authority was established by the Berks County Commissioners on August 19, 1992. The role of the Solid Waste Authority is to protect the health and welfare of the residents of Berks County and to provide a means whereby Berks County can effectively and efficiently (a) manage and (b) implement the Solid Waste Plan.
Announcements
Recycling Center Now Under Video Surveillance
Glass No Longer Accepted
Events
Paper Shredding
2026 Paper Shredding Event
Free to Berks County Residents
April 18, 2026
Governor Mifflin Intermediate School
600 Governor Drive
Shillington, Pa. 19607
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All residents must pre-register to participate in our paper shredding event
Registration is currently open
5 boxes per vehicle maximum
Absolutely no plastic bags will be accepted.
Free to Berks County Residents
April 18, 2026
Governor Mifflin Intermediate School
600 Governor Drive
Shillington, Pa. 19607
[View Our Brochure]
All residents must pre-register to participate in our paper shredding event
Registration is currently open
5 boxes per vehicle maximum
Absolutely no plastic bags will be accepted.
Hazardous Waste
2026 Hazardous Material Event
Free to Berks County Residents
April 11, 2026 (8:00 AM - Noon)
Free to Berks County Residents
April 11, 2026 (8:00 AM - Noon)
All residents must pre-register to participate in our hazardous waste collection event
Registration is currently open
Absolutely no Latex Paint will be accepted
Put all empty containers in your regular trash collection
Electronics
Electronic Recycling Center is open every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 AM - Noon
Free for residents of Berks County
All Visitors Must Remain In Their Vehicle, While On Site.
Please Have All Electronics In The Trunk Of Your Car Or Bed Of Pickup Truck
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 AM - Noon
Free for residents of Berks County
All Visitors Must Remain In Their Vehicle, While On Site.
Please Have All Electronics In The Trunk Of Your Car Or Bed Of Pickup Truck
Recycling Information
General Links
Light Bulbs
Our Links
External Links
Pharmaceutical Collection
Our links
Special Wastes
- 2026 HHW Brochure (opens in a new window)
- Appliance Recycling (opens in a new window)
- Christmas Tree Recycling (opens in a new window)
- Paper shredding brochure (opens in a new window)
External Links
Recyling Resources
Resources
- Appliance Drop-off Locations: Asphalt, Concrete, Topsoil, Fill Dirt
- PPL - Recycling - refrigerator, freezers, A/C and dehumidifier program
- Disposal of medical sharps
- Dehumidifier Disposal
- Latex Paint Disposal
- Microwave Oven Disposal
- Mercury Containing Items Recycling
- The Hows and Whys of Recycling Mercury Containing Bulbs
- Propane Tank Disposal
- Smoke Detector
- Vehicle Disposal
2024 Municipal Waste Management Plan
2014 Municipal Waste Management Plan
Prior Plan Approvals
NOTE: A hard copy of the plan along with all appendices are on file at each Berks County Municipal Office as well as with the County Commissioners.
- Berks County Municipal Waste Management Plan: 2005
- 2005 Plan approval letter
- 2007 Plan Revision - DEP approval letter
- 2008 Plan Revision - DEP approval letter
NOTE: A hard copy of the plan along with all appendices are on file at each Berks County Municipal Office as well as with the County Commissioners.