Appliances and metal items are an important part of Allentown’s recycling program!

Residents have the option to either bring their appliances & metal items to our Recycling Drop Off Center, located at 1400 Martin Luther King Jr Dr in Allentown (open 24/7), or call the Recycling Office to schedule a pick up: 610-437-8729.

Appliances & metal items are NOT collected at the curb with your recycling collection.
 

The following items can be dropped off or picked up AT NO CHARGE:

Washing machines, clothes dryers, stoves/ovens, dishwashers, microwaves,
aluminum siding, spouting, screen doors (glass removed), window screens, metal swing sets & sheds, metal piping & fencing, filing cabinets, bicycles, grills, lawn mowers, and more!

*Propane tanks must be removed from grills, and all fuel and oil must be removed from lawn mowers.

BATTERIES NOT ACCEPTED.

The following items can be dropped off or picked up FOR A FEE:

Refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers

There is a $20 fee for the proper disposal of all appliances containing a refrigerant chemical or FREON.
This fee must be paid prior to dropping off or scheduling a pick up. The fee can be paid in person or mailed to:
The Bureau of Recycling & Solid Waste
641 S. 10th St.
Allentown PA 18103

*If mailing in payment, please include your name, address, and phone number so we may contact you with your appointment information.