Single Stream Recycling
Single-stream recycling allows Bridgeport Borough residents to place all recyclables: cans, bottles and plastics together with newspapers, cardboard, etc. in one container. There is no need to separate items since the “single stream” recycling process used allows all recyclables to be mixed together.
How do I separate Trash from Recycling?
It’s easiest to have a container or two set up where it happens, like a bin in the kitchen for bottles and cans you’ve washed out, and another in the office for used paper and mail. Just remember that with single stream recycling, it can all go in the same container – we do the sorting for you. Single stream recycling will be collected by a compaction truck. Only recyclables will be on this truck on your recycling day, it cannot collect non-recyclable items.
Acceptable Recycling Materials:
Metal: Aluminum cans, aluminum foil and foil plates, etc. Metal lids, Metal food cans (tin/steel).
Glass: Glass bottles and jars (food and drink only, any color). Please rinse all food waste from bottles and cans before recycling.
Plastic Containers: Plastic bottles and containers labeled #1 through #7 (soda, water, milk, juice, liquor, shampoo, detergent, condiments, salad dressing, yogurt, margarine).
Mixed Paper and Cardboard: Newspaper and inserts, magazines and catalogs, junk mail, envelopes, file folders, white/colored/computer paper (staples and paper clips ok), corrugated cardboard, paper bags, phone books, wrapping paper (remove metallic paper and bows). Please remember to flatten all cardboard/paper boxes and containers.
Unacceptable Recycling Materials:
Ceramics, dishes, coffee cups, drinking glasses, glass oven ware, Pyrex, VisionWare, window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, plastics without #1 - #7 labeling, plastic bags, styrofoam, bubble wrap, tissue or paper towels, wax paper cartons, metallic or coated paper, waxed boxes, and food contaminated cardboard (i.e. pizza boxes).
E-Waste Alert! Disposal Ban:
Solid waste disposal facilities in Pennsylvania are no longer allowed to accept televisions and computer devices including hard drives, monitors, keyboards, mice and printers or their components. Retailers such as Staples® and Best Buy® both have e-waste recycling options at no charge. Check their websites, restrictions may apply.
Bridgeport Borough Blue Recycling Containers:
Blue Borough containers are for recycling collection use only. Remember: If you move, the blue container should be left behind at the household as they are the property of Bridgeport Borough. If you need a replacement, call the Borough Offices at (610) 272-1811.
Questions or Problems?
J.P. Mascaro Office Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturdays 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Call 1-800-432-1616 or visit us on the web.
Residents are also encouraged call the Borough Offices with collection problems, at (610) 272-1811.