Recycle in Jenkintown

Jenkintown Borough uses single stream recycling.  Recyclables are collected every Friday at curbside.  Items should be placed at the curb before 7:00 AM.

Jenkintown Borough distributes recycling stickers to designate the recycling bins versus trash bins. Residents are welcome to pick them up at their convenience at Borough Hall.

Jenkintown recycles on Fridays. Recyclables are sorted into 5 categories: paper, glass, plastics, cans, and cardboard. Call Borough Hall to learn more.opens IMAGE file
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Acceptable items include: plastics #1-7 (excluding 3 and 6), aluminum & metal cans, office paper, junk mail, newspaper, glass bottles and jars, and cardboard.  The following items are NOT allowed: plastic bags, scrap metal, window panes or mirrors, ceramics, hazardous waste, electronic waste, food waste, waxed paper, Styrofoam, PVC, or yard waste.

Commercial Recycling Requirements

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General Residential Recycling Requirements

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Community Recycling Events


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The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Borough Hall can be reached at 215-885-0700 or please feel free to stop in person.