The Borough of Sinking Spring Ordinance #620-2015 requires a mandatory recycling program
throughout the Borough. The Borough has established recycling requirements for all properties in the Borough of Sinking. It shall be the duty of every property owner in the Borough wherein recyclables are generated and/or accumulated to provide for the collection, removal and disposal of such recyclables in accordance with the provision of PA State Act 101.
Those properties in the Borough not receiving municipal recycling collection service including, but not limited to, large apartments and condominium type properties, large commercial and industrial properties and institutional properties shall establish and maintain their own private recycling programs in accordance with the provisions of this Part and Act 101. All such properties shall submit periodic reports regarding their recycling programs and provide information as requested by the Borough. Acceptable Recycling Materials include:
- Aluminum Cans
- High grade office paper
- Newspapers
- Plastic containers
- Bimetallic Cans
- Steel Cans
- Corrugated paper
- PET Plastics
- Glass Containers (clear, green, brown)
- HDPE Plastics
Please note: private recycling programs must include as a minimum, Aluminum cans, corrugated cardboard, and high grade office paper. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Borough of Sinking Spring, Please call 610-678-4903 should you require further assistance.
