transfer station

Penn Forest Township Transfer Station

88 Transfer Station Rd, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229 · Some details are still being checked.

Who
Residents only

Township households need a yearly garbage permit card ($150 residential, $300 commercial); the permit covers 4 bags per week and one free bulk item.

Today
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call firstHours are not listed on the page checked; closed Township holidays (Christmas closures 12/24/26 and 12/25/26).
Cost
Cost: call to confirm
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

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Couch / furniture

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Tire

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Appliance

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Fridge or freezer

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Electronics

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Paint

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Household hazardous waste

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Yard waste

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Brush and branches

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Construction debris

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Concrete

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Scrap metal

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Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per tonCall to confirm
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm

Yearly permit: $150 residential, $300 commercial; $25 late fee after Dec 31. Page shows 2025/2026 permit year wording.

Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Township households need a yearly garbage permit card ($150 residential, $300 commercial); the permit covers 4 bags per week and one free bulk item.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

Hours not confirmed, call first.

Hours are not listed on the page checked; closed Township holidays (Christmas closures 12/24/26 and 12/25/26).

Local time: America/New_York

What’s not accepted

See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.

Free options

Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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