Commercial/Industrial Recycling

Lititz Borough has enacted an ordinance that mandates commercial, institutional, and municipal waste generators in the Borough recycle metal cans, glass, plastic containers with a neck, and corregated cardboard. Of course, many establishments find it to their financial advantage to recycle more materials than legally required. Documenting the success of your recycling program enables Lititz, Lancaster County and Pennsylvania to determine success in meeting annual waste reduction goals. We request your help in this effort.

There are generally two (2) ways that data is reported. The reporting method depends upon how the recyclables are marketed. The following summarizes the two (2) methods, and how you can ensure that your recycling efforts are documented:

1.    If you DO NOT rely on your waste hauler to transport some or all your recyclables, please complete a yearly Commercial, Municipal or Institutional Annual Recycling Report.  An example of the 2018 form can be found here.

For material types listed on page one of the report, provide verification of the weight reported. Verification can be provided either by (1) receipts, bills of lading, or weight tickets, or (2) your market, broker or end user signing the report.

For material types listed on page 2 of the report, estimated weights are acceptable, and no verification is required.

A completed form is required to the Borough by the end of January each year.

2.    If you DO rely on your waste hauler to transport your recyclables, the data should already be on file with the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority. Simply check the appropriate line on the report, identify your hauler(s), sign the report and submit it to the Borough by the end of January each year.