Sort the Load First, Then Choose the Right Bloomsburg Recycling Route
Bloomsburg’s Patterson Drive Recycling Center accepts a broad range of separated recyclables, but electronics and yard waste follow different routes. Check the day, Saturday schedule, material category and holiday status before loading your vehicle.
Quick Answer: Bloomsburg Recycling Center
The Town of Bloomsburg Recycling Center is located at 901 Patterson Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The Town currently lists regular hours as Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; and the second and fourth Saturday of each month 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Wednesday is closed.
Use Patterson Drive for properly separated accepted recyclables such as glass bottles and jars, cans, paper, books, cardboard, listed plastics, plastic film and scrap metal. Use the separate Compost Site for approved leaves, brush, branches and garden residue. Do not bring electronics expecting Patterson Drive to accept them because the Town says its electronics recycling program remains suspended until further notice.
On this page
- Facility overview
- Hours and Saturday schedule
- Holiday closures
- Choose the correct service
- Accepted drop-off materials
- Paper and cardboard
- Glass
- Plastics and film
- Cans and scrap metal
- Electronics
- Confidential shredding
- Curbside recycling
- Compost site
- Before-you-go checklist
- Common problems
- Map and directions
- FAQs
- Official sources
What the Bloomsburg Recycling Center Does
The Patterson Drive facility is a Town recycling drop-off and program-support site rather than a general household dump. The Town asks users to separate materials into specific recycling categories instead of bringing one mixed load.
Bloomsburg also operates or coordinates other recycling-related services, including curbside collection, confidential paper shredding and a seasonal compost site. Electronics are currently routed away from Patterson Drive because the Town’s electronic recycling program there is suspended.
Patterson Drive drop-off
Use for accepted separated paper, glass, cans, plastics, plastic film and eligible scrap metal.
Compost Site
Use for accepted leaves, garden residue, brush and branches during its seasonal operating schedule.
Electronics
Do not use the Town Recycling Center for electronics while the suspension remains in effect. Check listed alternatives first.
Bloomsburg Recycling Center Hours
| Day | Town-listed hours | Before-you-go note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM | Verify holiday status before a special trip. |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM | Useful day for unusual loads if you want time to ask staff. |
| Wednesday | Closed | Do not plan a Patterson Drive drop-off. |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM | Normal hours unless a listed holiday changes service. |
| Friday | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM | Friday closes earlier than Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. |
| Saturday | 2nd & 4th Saturday only · 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Do not assume every Saturday is an operating day. |
| Sunday | Not listed as an open day | Use a listed operating day instead. |
Bloomsburg Recycling Center Holiday Closures
The Town lists several recurring holiday closures for the Recycling Center. A normal Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or qualifying Saturday can therefore still be unavailable when it falls within a holiday closure period.
| Holiday | Town listing | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Closed | Check the first operating day after the holiday. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed | Use another scheduled operating day. |
| President’s Day | Closed | Verify before Monday travel. |
| Good Friday | Closed | Friday’s usual 7 AM–3 PM schedule does not apply. |
| Memorial Day | Closed | Check curbside makeup information separately. |
| Independence Day | Closed | Check the calendar when the holiday affects Saturday service. |
| Labor Day | Closed | Use a non-holiday operating day. |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday–Monday closure period listed | Do not assume Friday or Saturday service during this period. |
| Christmas | Closed | Christmas-tree compost service follows separate seasonal instructions. |
Which Bloomsburg Recycling Service Should You Use?
| Material or task | Best local route | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Separated paper, glass, cans and plastics | 901 Patterson Drive Recycling Center | Sort according to the Town’s drop-off categories. |
| Scrap metal | Patterson Drive scrap-metal stream | No electronics or Freon-containing items. |
| Routine household curbside recycling | Town curbside collection | Curbside rules differ from drop-off rules. |
| Leaves, brush and garden residue | Bloomsburg Compost Site | Seasonal hours, ID and branch-size rules apply. |
| Computers, TVs or electronics | Town-listed alternative provider | Patterson Drive electronics program is suspended. |
| Confidential household papers | Town shredding service / scheduled shred event | Residential event rules and other shredding arrangements differ. |
Accepted Drop-Off Materials at Patterson Drive
The Town’s drop-off program relies heavily on material separation. Prepare the load at home so glass, metals, paper and plastics can go into the correct receiving streams.
Paper and fiber
- Office paper
- Newspaper
- Mixed paper
- Hardcover books
- Paperback books
- Corrugated cardboard
- Kraft paper bags
Containers
- Clear glass bottles and jars
- Brown and green glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum cans
- Steel cans
- Listed plastic containers
Other listed streams
- Plastic film and bags
- Small qualifying scrap-metal items
- Microwaves as scrap metal
- Pots and pans in scrap-metal stream
- Bicycles and metal parts
Paper, Books and Cardboard Rules
Bloomsburg’s current drop-off guidance separates newspaper, cardboard, mixed paper, hardcover books and office paper rather than treating every fiber product as one material.
| Category | Accepted examples | Keep out / special note |
|---|---|---|
| Office paper | Office and computer paper | Town page excludes dark colored paper, hanging folders, carbon paper, tissues and towels from this category. |
| Newspaper | Newspaper and inserts | Keep it dry and separated as directed. |
| Mixed paper | Junk mail, envelopes, paperboard/pasteboard boxes, magazines and similar paper | Use the posted category labels at the center. |
| Hardcover books | Bound books and encyclopedias | Separate from other paper when instructed. |
| Corrugated cardboard | Corrugated boxes and kraft paper bags | Town page excludes waxed boxes, milk/juice cartons and chipboard from the corrugated category. |
For large cardboard loads, flattening boxes before transport saves vehicle space and makes unloading easier. See the site’s cardboard recycling guide for broader preparation advice.
Glass Bottles and Jars Must Be Separated Correctly
The Town distinguishes clear glass from brown and green glass. The accepted material is specifically bottles and jars, not every household object made of glass.
Clear glass
Clear bottles and jars are accepted. The Town says not to include window pane, light bulbs or candle jars in this stream.
Brown and green glass
Brown and green bottles and jars are accepted. Baking dishes, drinking glasses, plates, cups, tiles and ceramics are excluded from this bottle-and-jar stream.
Plastic Bottles, Containers and Plastic Film
The Patterson Drive drop-off accepts more plastic categories than the Town’s curbside program, so the two sets of instructions should not be combined.
| Drop-off category | Town examples | Important restriction |
|---|---|---|
| #1 PET/PETE | Water, soft-drink, condiment and similar containers | Use the posted #1 category. |
| #2 HDPE natural | Milk, water and juice-type jugs | Separated from colored #2. |
| #2 HDPE colors | Detergent, bleach and cleaner bottles | Oil and antifreeze containers are excluded by the Town guidance. |
| #3–7 miscellaneous | Selected tubs, medicine containers and other listed rigid containers | No Styrofoam, vinyl, toys or furniture. |
| Plastic film | Grocery bags, bread bags, Ziploc-style bags, dry-cleaning bags, air packets and empty trash bags | This drop-off stream is different from curbside recycling. |
Aluminum Cans, Steel Cans and Scrap Metal
Aluminum cans
Aluminum cans are accepted in their designated stream. The Town specifically says not to place aluminum foil, pie tins or TV dinner trays in the aluminum-can category.
Steel cans
Steel food cans are accepted. The Town says labels may remain and asks users to rinse the cans. Pots, pans and bakeware do not belong in the steel-can stream.
Scrap metal
Bloomsburg separately accepts scrap metal. Town examples include small appliances, pots and pans, microwaves, file cabinets, chains, bicycles and other metal items.
Electronic Recycling in Bloomsburg
The Town’s current recycling page still states that the Bloomsburg Recycling Center electronic recycling program is suspended until further notice. Do not take a television, computer or similar device to 901 Patterson Drive simply because it is recyclable somewhere else.
The Town lists several alternative locations and says users should contact them first because device acceptance differs.
| Town-listed option | Location / contact | Town’s listed limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Staples | 1005 Scott Town Center · 570-912-6008 | Town lists many computers and small electronics but notes exclusions including TVs and air conditioners. Contact first. |
| Scott Electric | 647 Railroad Street · 570-784-2763 | Town page lists televisions only. Call first. |
| Mamoth ITAD | 154 State Route 239, Shickshinny | Town notes no monitors or televisions. |
| Lycoming County Resource Management Services | 1-800-736-7559 | Call for current instructions before travel. |
For broader device preparation, see the site’s e-recycling center guide. Delete personal information and check battery-handling instructions before handing over phones, computers or storage devices.
Confidential Paper Shredding
The Town recycling page includes confidential-paper shredding services and publishes community shredding events. The listed 2026 free residential Community Shred Days were March 14, May 9 and September 12, from 9:00 AM to noon.
Those 2026 event dates have now passed. Check the official Town page for any newly announced event rather than assuming another shred day will occur on the same schedule.
Bloomsburg Curbside Recycling Is Different From Drop-Off
Town curbside recycling occurs every other week. The Town says residents should separate each item in a separate bin or box and have material at the curb by 7:30 AM.
Bloomsburg also publishes a monthly cardboard-only collection pattern: Areas 1, 2 and 3 are listed for the first Thursday, while Areas 4 and 5 are listed for the second Thursday of each month. Use the Town’s 2026 calendar for your exact area and holiday-week makeup dates.
Curbside plastics
The Town’s curbside instructions focus on #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs, with preparation rules including emptying, rinsing and removing caps/lids.
Do not copy drop-off rules blindly
Plastic film can be accepted in a separate stream at Patterson Drive, while curbside instructions say not to use plastic bags to separate recyclable materials.
Bloomsburg Compost Site: 2026 Hours and Accepted Yard Waste
The Bloomsburg Compost Site is separate from the Patterson Drive Recycling Center. The Town places it at the corner of Sands and 11th Streets and provides specific traffic, ID, seasonal-hour and accepted-material rules.
2026 operating season
| Period | 2026 Town schedule | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Season opening | March 11, 2026, weather permitting | Seasonal service rather than year-round normal operation. |
| March–Oct. 6 | Wednesday 4:00 PM–7:00 PM | Current early-season Wednesday schedule. |
| Beginning Oct. 7 | Wednesday 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fall Wednesday hours start earlier and end earlier. |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM | Listed throughout the normal 2026 operating season. |
| Season closing | Nov. 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM | Normal compost-site season ends. |
| January tree drop-off | Weekdays 8:00 AM–3:00 PM | Town page lists January access for Christmas trees. |
Accepted materials
- Leaves
- Garden residues
- Brush
- Branches up to 6 feet long
- Branches up to 4 inches in diameter
ID, traffic and fees
All entering vehicles are instructed to stop at the attendant booth and show identification so the address can be verified. The Town page also lists a $10 charge for non-Town or Scott Township residents. Because the wording of that eligibility statement can be read more than one way, residents outside the Town should call the Recycling Center before visiting if the fee or eligibility affects the trip.
Mulch or compost may be picked up while available. The resident is responsible for loading it. The Town also provides specific entrance and exit routing around Sands Street, 11th Street and Ft. McClure Boulevard, so follow the posted traffic signs at the site.
For broader preparation guidance, see the Yard Waste Recycling Center guide.
Before-You-Go Checklist
- Check the day. Patterson Drive is closed Wednesday, and Saturday service is limited to the second and fourth Saturday.
- Check the holiday list. Thanksgiving has a multi-day Thursday–Monday closure listing.
- Choose the correct service. Keep electronics and compost-site materials out of the Patterson Drive recycling load.
- Sort at home. Separate glass colors, cans, paper categories, cardboard, plastics, plastic film and scrap metal.
- Empty containers. Rinse food and beverage containers where the Town instructs and keep materials reasonably clean.
- Flatten cardboard. Remove non-cardboard packing material before transport.
- Keep electronics separate. Contact the Town-listed alternative before driving there.
- Measure branches. Compost-site branches are listed up to 6 feet long and 4 inches in diameter.
- Bring ID to the Compost Site. The Town says entering vehicles stop at the booth for address verification.
- Call about unusual items. Use 570-784-4532 when an item is not clearly covered by the official list.
Common Bloomsburg Recycling Mistakes
Arriving on the wrong Saturday
Problem: the facility is not listed for every Saturday.
Fix: confirm that the date is the month’s second or fourth Saturday.
Bringing electronics to Patterson Drive
Problem: the Town’s electronics program there remains suspended.
Fix: contact a Town-listed alternative first.
Putting plastic bags in curbside recycling
Problem: drop-off plastic-film acceptance does not mean curbside bags are acceptable.
Fix: use the curbside instructions for curbside service.
Treating all glass as bottles and jars
Problem: windows, bulbs, ceramics and cookware do not belong in the listed bottle-and-jar stream.
Fix: keep those materials separate and ask about another disposal route.
Taking grass to the Compost Site
Problem: grass clippings are specifically listed as not accepted.
Fix: use the Town’s current grass-management guidance instead.
Oversized brush
Problem: branches can exceed the compost site’s dimensions.
Fix: verify the current 6-foot length and 4-inch diameter limits before loading.
Bloomsburg Recycling Center Map and Directions
The primary recycling facility is at 901 Patterson Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Use the map for navigation, but use the official Town page for hours, holiday closures and current material rules.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bloomsburg Recycling Center
Where is the Bloomsburg Recycling Center?
The Town of Bloomsburg Recycling Center is at 901 Patterson Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.
What are the Bloomsburg Recycling Center hours?
The Town lists Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the second and fourth Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Wednesday is closed.
Is the Bloomsburg Recycling Center open every Saturday?
No. The Town lists the facility as open only on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Does Bloomsburg Recycling Center accept cardboard?
Yes. The drop-off program accepts corrugated cardboard and kraft paper bags. The Town excludes waxed boxes, milk or juice cartons and chipboard boxes from the corrugated-cardboard category.
Does Bloomsburg Recycling Center accept plastic bags?
The Patterson Drive drop-off lists a separate plastic-film stream that includes grocery bags, bread bags, dry-cleaning bags, air packets and similar film. This does not mean plastic bags should be used to separate curbside recyclables.
Does Bloomsburg Recycling Center accept scrap metal?
Yes. The Town lists items such as small appliances, pots and pans, microwaves, file cabinets, chains and bicycles. Electronics and Freon-containing items are excluded from the scrap-metal stream.
Can I recycle a television or computer at Patterson Drive?
Not under the Town’s current program. Bloomsburg says electronics recycling at the Recycling Center is suspended until further notice and lists alternate providers to contact first.
Where do Bloomsburg residents take leaves and brush?
The separate Bloomsburg Compost Site at Sands and 11th Streets accepts listed yard materials during seasonal hours. The Town lists leaves, garden residues, brush and branches up to 6 feet long and 4 inches in diameter.
Does the Bloomsburg Compost Site accept grass clippings?
No. The Town specifically lists grass clippings as not accepted at the Compost Site.
What are the Bloomsburg Compost Site hours in 2026?
The site opened March 11, 2026, weather permitting. Wednesday hours are 4:00 PM–7:00 PM until the fall change; beginning October 7 they become 2:00 PM–5:00 PM. Saturday hours remain 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. The Town lists the seasonal closing as November 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Does Bloomsburg offer confidential paper shredding?
Yes. The Town publishes confidential-paper shredding information and listed free residential Community Shred Days for March 14, May 9 and September 12, 2026. Those listed 2026 events have passed, so check the Town page for the next announced date.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Town of Bloomsburg website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent information guide. Current hours, closures, acceptance rules and event dates should be confirmed with the Town of Bloomsburg.
Official Bloomsburg Recycling Sources
These Town and Pennsylvania resources support the operational information above. Recheck the Town page before a special trip because schedules and programs can change.