Derry Township Recycling Center

Derry Township Recycling Center on Clearwater Road is the local place most Hershey residents use to drop off household recyclables. Neighbors bring typical curbside items - paper, cardboard, bottles and cans, plastics and metals - and it's the kind of spot that also runs special collection programs for things like electronics or household hazardous materials from time to time.

Pull into the entrance area and there’s an obvious booth and a scale visible on site; many recycling centers charge by weight, so expect a stop on the way out. Vehicles follow a short loop to a row of large bins and roll-off containers, with clear signs above most containers and concrete pads for easier unloading. The place looks practical rather than pretty: big metal dumpsters, paved lanes, and room for trucks and trailers. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so traffic and wait times can swell.