Recycling

"If you take out a trash can, you should also be taking out a recycling bin."

Residential Recycling in Media

Single Stream Recycling:

Residential recycling in Media Borough is “Single Stream.”  All the different recycled materials are collected together in one truck by our recycling contractor, B & L Disposal (Creative Waste Solutions).  They are taken to Republic Services Materials Recovery Facility, for sorting and bundling and then are sold to companies that re-process the items into raw materials that can be used by manufacturers.  Media Borough is able to increase accountability, environmental impact, and cost effectiveness of the recycling program by separating the hauling and processing contracts. If you have questions about recycling in Media, please contact the Borough at 610-566-5210, ext. 239.

Recycling Schedule

Media Borough recycles weekly. The west side of the Borough (Jackson Street and west) is collected on Tuesdays. The east side of the Borough (everyone east of Jackson Street) is collected on Thursdays. If your collection day falls on a holiday the recycling will be collected on your next scheduled recycling collection day.

All recyclables go in the green Media Borough recycling container.  Green Recycling containers  are available at the Media Borough Offices, second floor.  The cost is $30.00. Stop by between 8:30 am to 4:00 pm to purchase one (cash (exact), credit or check).

If your recycling is not collected please contact the Borough at 610-566-5210 x249. You may also call our contracted hauler, B&L Disposal, directly at 484-326-9774.

How to Recycle

  • Recyclables are commingled in the recycling container.
  • Glass containers-remove lids and caps. Labels are okay. Rinse and place in the recycling container.
  • Metal containers-rinse and drain. Place in the recycling container.
  • Plastic containers-remove lids. Labels are okay. Rinse, and place in the recycling container. Flatten to save space.
  • Please, No Plastic Bags or Liners in the Recycling Bin.

Where to Recycle

Place the green Media Borough recycling bin at your curbside.

If You Miss a Curbside Collection: Drop-off locations for cardboard and other materials may be found by going to the Earth 911 and Rabbit Recycling offer ways to recycle other materials.


Other Recycling Information