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Lancaster Twp Contact Information
| Address:
| 1240 Maple Avenue
Lancaster, PA
17603 | Phone:
| (717) 291-1213 | Fax:
| Fax (717) 291-6818 | | Email: | | | Website: | http://twp.lancaster.pa.us/ | Hours of Operation:
| MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Recycling in Lancaster Twp
General Recycling Information
Curbside Collection ProgramRecyclables included in the program are: - Aluminum Cans
- Glass Jars & Bottles
- Newspaper
- PET & HDPE Plastic Bottles
- Steel/Tin Cans
Curbside Collection Special Pickup Program
Recyclables included in the program are: - Christmas Trees
- Leaves
- Tires
- White Goods
- Woody Yard Waste
- Yard Waste
Refuse Collection Information
Recycling Locations in Lancaster County
If you are looking to recycle a specific item in Lancaster County?,
select an item from the drop down menu below for drop-off locations and
maps.
Special Materials Programs for Lancaster County
Environmental Benefits of Recycling
The planet thanks you Lancaster Twp! The
following information illustrates how you have greatly contributed to
the environment by actively recycling in your community.
Environmental Benefits Equivalents
Below are estimates of the environmental benefits of recycling when compared to disposal for your community.
EPA Equivalent Factors, 2003 to 2007
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2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
| Passenger cars not driven for one year |
658 |
635 |
612 |
646 |
673 |
| Gallons of gasoline |
346,575 |
334,320 |
322,391 |
340,109 |
354,443 |
| Barrels of oil |
7,076 |
6,826 |
6,582 |
6,944 |
7,237 |
| Household electricity use for one year (number of households) |
390 |
376 |
363 |
383 |
399 |
| Acres of forest preserved from deforestation |
24 |
24 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
Total Net GGE Reductions Over Time
Net Energy Savings By Material Type, All Selected Modules, Lancaster Twp, 2007
| EPA Material |
Tons |
Energy Saved |
| Mixed Recyclables |
923.9 |
15,623.7 |
| Tires |
1.9 |
97.7 |
| Yard Trimmings |
2,357.7 |
-1,367.5 |
| Municipal MSW |
4,868.9 |
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Recycling Trends
Total Tons Generated Over Time
 Total Tons Generated, Lancaster Twp, 2001 to 2007
| Year |
Recycling |
Solid Waste |
TOTAL |
| 2001 |
897.1 |
4,235.6 |
5,132.7 |
| 2002 |
864.1 |
4,212.2 |
5,076.3 |
| 2003 |
2,849.0 |
4,822.0 |
7,671.1 |
| 2004 |
2,535.3 |
5,048.3 |
7,583.5 |
| 2005 |
2,796.7 |
4,854.0 |
7,650.7 |
| 2006 |
2,833.9 |
5,244.3 |
8,078.2 |
| 2007 |
3,290.0 |
4,868.9 |
8,158.9 |
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