Why did our trash bill increase?
Our contract with Penn Waste was set to expire at the end of 2020. Red Lion Borough put the trash service out for competitive bid and by law, must take the low bid. Penn Waste was the lowest bidder for trash service. Increases for tipping fees, labor and recycling disposal all add to the cost of business and is out of the control of the trash hauler.
2022 Increase In Tipping Fees
Rates are as follows (some fees not included):
Recycling Guidelines
The recycling bin is the property of Red Lion Borough and MUST stay at the property if you move!
Place recyclables at your normal collection site no later than 6AM on your scheduled collection day.
For information and complaints about your service, call Penn Waste at 717-767-4456 or visit their website.
Reject purchasing items in excessive packaging; buy those not in a package or in the smallest package possible.
Reduce the number of items purchased; only buy those that are needed and will be used.
Reuse items that can be repaired.
Recycle - it is good for you and the community, and it is the law.
General Information


In need a new recycling bin? Please stop at the Borough Office on the 2nd floor to recieve one!
For a new trash can, please contact Penn Waste at 717-767-4456.
Rates are as follows (some fees not included):
“Pay Per Bag” service – $208.00/year ($8.00/bag)
2022
“Pay Per Bag” service – $218/year ($8.40/bag)
2023
“Pay Per Bag” service – $228.80/year ($8.80/bag)
2024
“Full-Service” (weekly) service – $334.20/year
“Pay Per Bag” service – $240.00/year ($9.25/bag)
2025
“Full-Service” (weekly) service – $347.40/year
“Pay Per Bag” service – $252.20/year ($9.70/bag)
Recycling is Mandatory in Red Lion Borough!
Commercial Recycling
Important information for ALL COMMERCIAL establishments in Red Lion Borough:
Regardless of whether you use the Borough's contracted hauler or contract with another hauler, you MUST recycle in accordance with Red Lion Borough Recycling Ordinance #2012-6-03 AND Pennsylvania's Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 101.
Commercial, municipal and institutional establishments within a mandated municipality such as Red Lion Borough are required to recycle aluminum, high-grade office paper, corrugated paper, leaf and yard waste, in addition to the other materials that Red Lion Borough requires.
Please read and become familiar with Red Lion Borough's Recycling Guidelines.
Please take a few minutes and visit the Commercial Resources page of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's website which contain a very extensive section on commercial recycling.
Some of the topics included on this portion of their website are:
- Developing a Recycling Program at Work
- Commercial Audit/Recycling Implementation Guide
- Recycling in Offices
- Recycling in Retail Operations
- Recycling in Health Care Institutions
- Recycling in Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations
- Recycling in Restaurants and Taverns
- Recycling in Schools
Remember... Recycling is mandatory for EVERYONE in Red Lion Borough!