Who has to recycle in Dauphin County and why?

Pennsylvania's legislature adopted Act 101 of 1988;
the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act

Who is required to recycle?

Residential, commercial, institutional and municipal establishments, and community activities that have at least 5,000 residents and a population density greater than 300 people per square mile.

What is required to be recycled?

Businesses and institutions must recycle:

• Corrugated Cardboard
• High grade office paper
• Aluminum cans
• Leaf Waste
• And other materials required by your local ordinance

Residential recycling must include leaf waste and at least three of the following:

• Clear glass
• Aluminum cans
• Plastics
• Newsprint
• Leaf Waste
• Colored glass
• Steel and bimetallic cans
• Office Paper
• Corrugated cardboard

TO VIEW ACT 101 IN ITS ENTIRETY, PLEASE LOG ON TO:
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/document/Act101.doc