Pennsylvania
Recycling drop-off
Monroe County recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Monroe County Waste Authority Recycling Sites.
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
Household recycling permit required, one per household, valid at both sites. Military Road electronics restricted to Monroe County PA residents.
Hours
- DCNR site, Pocono Township: Friday, Saturday and Monday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Military Road site, Stroud Township: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Household recycling permit application currently free.
Where to buy: Register through the authority recycling-permit application before visiting.
Notes: One permit per household, valid at both sites, displayed on rear-view mirror.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household recycling permit | Currently free; registration required before visiting |
| Tires, lightbulbs, lithium-ion batteries, propane tanks and shredding at Military Road | Fees apply; current dollar schedule not verified here. Credit card required; no cash. |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures not published on the linked facility page. Confirm before a holiday visit.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Recycling-only sites, not household-trash dumps.
- Both sites accept listed paper, flattened corrugated cardboard, number 1/2 plastics only, cans and colored food/beverage glass. Rinse and dry accepted containers; follow source-separated bins.
- Both sites also list plastic film. Military Road additionally lists used motor oil, ink cartridges and county-resident electronics, plus fee-based special items. Do not assume DCNR accepts these extras.
- Rules have a general no-lightbulbs line while Military Road specifically lists paid lightbulb recycling. Ask the attendant for its dedicated special-material stream rather than putting bulbs in ordinary glass.
- No Styrofoam, ceramics, china, porcelain, mirrors, plate glass, dishes, pizza boxes or garbage. Never leave items on the ground or outside a full bin.
- Permit displayed visibly on rear-view mirror; unaccepted material must go home.
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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.