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Do I have to pay for Borough recycling?: Yes, all residential customers in the Borough are required to have recycling services and are encouraged to participate in the program.

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1. What should I do with my yard waste from mid October to the end of March?: During this time of year, waste must be bagged (Garbage bags not Kraft bags) and can be put out as part of your normal Borough refuse collection as long as it does not exceed your four bag limit.

2. Does my recycling have to be put into a Borough recycling bin?: No, it can be placed for disposal in any open container. Containers must have handles (no barrels) and no lids.

3. What do I do if my recycling is not picked up?: Please contact the Borough Office at custserv@ephrataboro.org or call 717.738.9222 between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Include your name and phone number as well as the address of the missed collection. Please leave the containers at the curb so they can be collected the next day.

4. Does the Borough provide commercial recycling collection services?: No, the Borough provides recycling services only for residential properties.

5. Where can I dispose of vehicle batteries?: Vehicle batteries can be disposed of at the Lancaster Solid Waste Authority located along Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster. The Waste Authority can be reached at 717.397.9968 or you can visit their website here,
www.lcswma.org.

6. Where can I dispose of hazardous materials like paint, gas, or turpentine?: Hazardous materials can be disposed of at the Lancaster Solid Waste Authority located along Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster. The Waste Authority can be reached at 717.397.9968 or you can visit their website here,
www.lcswma.org/

7. Do I have to pay for Borough recycling?: Yes, all residential customers in the Borough are required to have recycling services and are encouraged to participate in the program.

8. What should I do if the weather is bad?: The hauler will make every attempt to pick up your recycling. Please try to put it out at the scheduled time. If they do not collect it on the designated day, they will attempt to pick it up the following day. Prolonged inclement weather conditions could delay your service to the following week. The Borough will post updates on our website.