IRC Recycling Office

25/08/2026

Did you know that glass is infinitely recyclable? Stop by our table at the Hollidaysburg Farmers Market today to learn more about how to recycle glass and other household items!

14/08/2026

That chill in the air this morning was a good reminder that fall is almost here! Each municipality has their own schedule for leaf and brush collection, so please review the information below and on our website (https://ircenvironment.org) for information specific to your home.

Residents may also drop off yard and leaf waste at either of our facilities throughout the week. Contact us at [email protected] with any questions!

23/07/2026

Battery safety starts with simple habits. 🔋

Follow these handling tips for storing, charging, and disposing of batteries to help prevent fires and protect your home and community.

For safe battery disposal options near you, visit SafeBatteryDisposal.com!

22/07/2026

You can recycle glass at both of our drop off facilities as well as curbside in mandated municipalities (City of Altoona, Logan Township, and Hollidaysburg)!

**Glass recycling is about more than keeping bottles out of the landfill—it's about building stronger, more circular materials systems.**

NERC's **Northeast Flow of Glass Report** highlights opportunities to improve glass recovery across the region by examining collection systems, recycling rates, end markets, and state policies.

Among the report's findings:
♻️ Every Northeast state provides residents with access to curbside and/or drop-off glass recycling.
📊 Collection systems and reporting methodologies vary significantly across the region, creating opportunities for greater consistency and improved data.
🏗️ Recycled glass supports growing end markets, including new containers, fiberglass, concrete applications, and aggregate products.

Whether you're working in government, recycling, manufacturing, or sustainability, the report offers a regional benchmark to help inform planning, identify opportunities, and support stronger glass recycling systems.

📄 Explore the report and key findings: https://www.nerc.org/northeast-glass-recycling-and-waste-data-shows-opportunities-for-improvement

21/07/2026

16/07/2026

We'll see you at Third in the Burgh tomorrow from 5-8! We'll have a recycling demo game for the kids, and there's still time to register for our once a year Household Hazardous Waste Collection too!

16/07/2026

Our 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection is in just two days! This Saturday, July 18!
We hold this event once per year, so don't wait to reserve your spot. Registration is free; $25/vehicle plus $0.50/lb of paint payable by cash or check on the day of the event.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/.../2026-household-hazardous... to register!

Register now for our 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection!

We hold this event once per year, so don't wait to reserve your spot. Registration is free; $25/vehicle plus $0.50/lb of paint payable by cash or check on the day of the event.

Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-household-hazardous-waste-collection-event-tickets-1982296707815?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl to register!

14/07/2026

Got hazardous waste? Bring your questions to the Hollidaysburg Farmers Market today till 2pm and register now for our once a year Household Hazardous Waste collection day held this Saturday!

13/07/2026

You may have noticed a new container at our Buckhorn facility! The big yellow container labelled for plastics is the new location for ALL drop off plastics. As a reminder, we can accept clean #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs. Please place them in the labelled container, located to the right of the garage. If you have questions about where to place your recyclables, please ask our staff onsite; if you have questions about our facilities, please send us an email at [email protected] or call 814-942-7472

13/07/2026

There's still time to register for our 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection this Saturday, July 18!
We hold this event once per year, so don't wait to reserve your spot. Registration is free; $25/vehicle plus $0.50/lb of paint payable by cash or check on the day of the event.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/.../2026-household-hazardous... to register!

Register now for our 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection!

We hold this event once per year, so don't wait to reserve your spot. Registration is free; $25/vehicle plus $0.50/lb of paint payable by cash or check on the day of the event.

Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-household-hazardous-waste-collection-event-tickets-1982296707815?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl to register!