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Recycling drop-off center

Cheltenham Township Public Works Facility (Saturday drop-off)

8101 Old York Rd, Cheltenham, PA 19027

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Cheltenham Township
Hours
Drop-offs Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (not holiday weekends)
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Not listed.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for furniture
Bulk drop-off base fee$20.00
  • Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. only, except holiday weekends; check or card, no cash.

Tires

Accepted with conditionsFees apply
Fees for tires
Tire disposal$1.00 each
  • Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. only, except holiday weekends; check or card, no cash.
  • Tires must be off the rims.
  • Limit: 4 tires per visit

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. only, except holiday weekends; check or card, no cash.
  • Vehicle batteries only.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. only, except holiday weekends; check or card, no cash.

Scrap metal

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. only, except holiday weekends; check or card, no cash.
  • Only some types of scrap metal; call 215-635-4600 first.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Cheltenham Township: Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · Cheltenham Township
    • Cardboard too large for the cart must be cut or crushed down, or dropped off at the Public Works Yard (Saturdays 10–2) or the Waverly Road Compost Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Township accepts some types of scrap metal for drop-off recycling; call Public Works at 215-635-4600 for details. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cheltenham Township: Public Works (hours of operation) (opens in new tab) · Cheltenham Township
    • Public Works Facility, 8101 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027; phone 215-635-4600; Saturday drop-offs 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk trash drop-offs are accepted on Saturdays only, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: for example tires (off the rim), large furniture, appliances, metals, cardboard and commingled recycling; check or credit card only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cheltenham Township: Refuse Regulations (opens in new tab) · Cheltenham Township
    • Bulk item and recycling drop-off is accepted only on Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Public Works Facility, $20 base fee, payable by check, credit or debit card (no cash). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents can drop off vehicle tires and batteries at the Public Works Facility: $1 per tire (off the rim, four per visit); vehicle batteries are free. Checked October 26, 2026.

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