Pennsylvania law requires commercial, institutional, and municipal facilities to recycle

Certain materials are required to be recycled by state law, and certain municipalities may require other types of recycling

Pennsylvania Act 101 of 1988

requires commercial, institutional, and municipal establishments located in Pennsylvania’s mandated municipalities to recycle high-grade office paper, corrugated paper, aluminum, and leaf waste. In addition, establishments must recycle any other materials included in the municipality’s recycling ordinance or regulations, which may include glass, newsprint, plastics, and/or steel and bimetallic cans.