Pennsylvania
Recycling drop-off
Bethlehem recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Theis/Cornfeld Recycling Center.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
City recycling center. The Lehigh County municipal program directory says Allentown and Bethlehem recycling drop-offs serve any Lehigh County resident. Contact the city if coming from elsewhere.
Hours
- Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Closed Sunday and Monday. Extreme heat or cold can cause closure without notice.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit price published on the linked page; confirm access rules before travel.
Where to buy: Contact the facility.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Accepted recyclables | No fee stated on the linked city page; confirm charges for unusual loads. |
Hazardous waste
Not listed as a general household hazardous waste collection point. Use the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, primary and general election days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Recycling only, not household trash. No electronics, mattresses, furniture, Styrofoam, tanks, paint cans, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or dishwashers.
- Accepts container glass, food-grade metal cans, most number 1 through 7 plastics smaller than a 5-gallon bucket, dry paper/cardboard, qualifying scrap metal, textiles and specified non-refrigerant large appliances. Follow city sorting instructions.
- Remove plastic caps and crush plastic containers; keep paper and cardboard dry. Drain gas and oil from accepted motorized equipment.
- Hours conflict: the Lehigh County directory lists older Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The two linked city pages agree on Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., which is the schedule used here.
- Pets are not permitted in the recycling center.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.