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Specialty recycling drop-off

Dauphin County Recycling Center

1625 South Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

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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
Dauphin County Solid Waste Management & Recycling
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; closed holidays
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Dauphin County only. Businesses: accepted.

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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.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No cash accepted (since Feb. 24, 2025).

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No cash accepted (since Feb. 24, 2025).

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No cash accepted (since Feb. 24, 2025).
  • No batteries, ink cartridges, tapes, discs or small appliances like vacuums, fans and coffee makers.

Microwaves

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No cash accepted (since Feb. 24, 2025).

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Appliance with refrigerant$20.00 each
  • No cash accepted (since Feb. 24, 2025).

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Dauphin County: Electronics Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Dauphin County Solid Waste Management & Recycling
    • Dauphin County Recycling Center, 1625 South Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104; (717) 982-6772; Monday–Friday 8:30 A.M.–4:15 P.M., closed holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The DCRC is a drop-off for Dauphin County residents, businesses, institutions and local governments to recycle electronics, appliances and mercury thermostats. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycling Center no longer accepts cash as of February 24, 2025. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dauphin County Recycling Center: Acceptable Items (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Dauphin County Solid Waste Management & Recycling
    • Recycled for free: electronics including e-readers and tablets, televisions, videogame consoles and computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Major appliances without refrigerant, such as stoves, dishwashers and microwaves, are in the free column. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances with refrigerant (refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, dehumidifiers) are $20 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries, ink cartridges, tapes, discs and small electric appliances such as vacuums, fans and coffee makers are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Other free items include computer peripherals, laptops, cell phones, copiers and printers, monitors, telephones, VCR/DVD players and stereo equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.

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