Pennsylvania
Compost drop-off
Swatara Township compost drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Swatara Township Composting Facility.
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
Resident and nonresident residential/commercial permit categories are listed. Obtain the correct permit before visiting.
Hours
- Seasonal: April 1-October 31. Closed for the regular season as of November 6, 2026.
- In season: weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Closed Sunday and holidays.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Residential daily $8 resident/$15 nonresident; seasonal $30/$50. Commercial fees separate.
Where to buy: Township municipal building before visiting; not sold at the facility.
Notes: Vehicle registration and plate required. Nontransferable permit.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident residential permit | Daily $8; seasonal $30 |
| Nonresident residential permit | Daily $15; seasonal $50 |
| Resident commercial permit | Daily $35; seasonal $395 |
| Nonresident commercial permit | Daily $75; seasonal $690 |
| Mulch and leaf compost pickup | Free while supplies last, self-service only |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Closed Sundays and listed holidays including New Year, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Yard-waste compost site, not household trash.
- Accepts leaves, brush, garden waste, tree prunings and branches up to 20 inches in diameter. No grass, sod, dirt, rocks, lumber or construction materials.
- Stump conflict: acceptable list includes stumps free of dirt/stone, while brush-area instructions say no large stumps. Confirm stump size before bringing any.
- No rocks, tires, metal, plastic or garbage in brush piles.
- Permits assigned to a vehicle, nontransferable, displayed on rear-view mirror. Bring vehicle registration/license plate details; trailer loads use towing vehicle plate.
- Self-load only; employees cannot load mulch/compost with equipment.
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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.