Recycling Center

Chestnuthill Township Transfer Station/Recycling Center

3223 Hillcrest Dr, Effort, PA 18330

(570) 992-4654

A small-town recycling center that most local residents use to keep recyclables out of the landfill. Arrives the look of a township-run site rather than a private business, and neighbors swing by with carloads or pickup beds on weekends and weekdays.

Pull up to a single entrance with an attendant booth near the driveway; traffic usually funnels past a scale where vehicles may be weighed. The recycling drop-off bins sit open to the right of the main drive, with larger roll-off containers and piles for bulky items beyond them. The site is compact - expect concrete pads, a few metal sheds, and equipment like compactors or a baler in the background. Lines form during spring cleanup and weekend afternoons, so see a short wait and some folks sorting items before they climb out to unload.

Facility Information

Type Recycling Center
City Effort
State Pennsylvania

Before You Go

  • Bring items already separated by type (paper/cardboard in one area, cans and bottles in another) so unloading goes faster for everyone.
  • Back the vehicle in when dropping off bulky or loose material; it makes grabbing and tossing things safer and quicker.
  • Avoid peak times like weekend mornings during spring; midweek or late afternoon visits tend to be less crowded.