Centre County Recycling And Refuse Authority

What Centre County Recycling And Refuse Authority does

Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA) is a Pennsylvania municipal authority that provides integrated solid waste management and recycling services to Centre County. Its operations serve over 28,000 curbside residential customers and more than 1,000 commercial establishments through a network that includes a transfer station, 125 drop-off recycling containers, curbside collection routes, electronics recycling, tire recycling, and household hazardous-waste collection. CCRRA also runs recycling-market-development initiatives, including a Mini-Grant Program offering $1,000-$20,000 grants and a Green Community Partnership Program that recognized 38 organizations in 2026.

CCRRA has invested in sustainability and clean-energy infrastructure that extends its footprint beyond traditional waste handling. The authority operates a 791.5 kW on-site solar photovoltaic array, a renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station developed in partnership with Clean Energy Fuels (making it an early East Coast adopter among municipal authorities), and EV charging stations at its facility. In 2026 it launched a propane cylinder recovery pilot with Industrial Propane Service, which received the William M. Heenan Jr. Markets Development Award from the Reusable Packaging Association. Capital programs are supported in part by grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the West Penn Energy Fund.

CCRRA's revenue model combines tipping fees (approximately $87/ton for refuse and $50/ton for recyclables), sales of recovered commodities, grant funding, and ancillary income from energy and fueling infrastructure. Leadership is provided by Executive Director Jason Neidig, with governance from a board chaired by Dennis Hameister. As a government authority, CCRRA's franchise is bounded to Centre County and is not exposed to competitive market entry within its service territory.

Name

Centre County Recycling And Refuse Authority

Legal name

Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority

Website

https://centrecountyrecycles.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority is a Pennsylvania municipal authority providing integrated waste management, recycling, and hazardous waste services to over 28,000 residents and 1,000 commercial establishments across Centre County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Street & Public Space Litter Collection (Municipal Cleaning) (BPALAAAE), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing) (BPALAHAL), Organics (Food/Yard) Collection (Residential & Commercial) (EUAIAAAO)

Keywords

• Municipal waste management
• Recycling services
• Household hazardous waste
• Transfer station operations
• Solid waste authority

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellefonte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tipping Fees: Fees charged for waste and recyclables brought to CCRRA facilities. Minimum $25 for loads up to 560 pounds, pro-rated at $87/ton for refuse over 560 lbs. Recyclables at $50/ton or $10 minimum.
2. Recycling Commodity Sales: Grant funds are made available based upon the market performance of recycling commodities processed by CCRRA for the prior calendar year
3. Government Funding and Grants: CCRRA receives government funding and grants including West Penn Energy Fund ($75,000 for solar), Department of Environmental Protection Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (EV charging), and PA RMC awards

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority operates as a government municipal authority providing integrated solid waste management and recycling services to Centre County, Pennsylvania residents, municipalities, and commercial establishments. The authority runs curbside recycling collection for over 28,000 households, maintains 125+ drop-off recycling containers, and operates a Transfer Station with tipping-fee-based disposal for refuse, recyclables, electronics, tires, appliances, paint, and household hazardous waste. It also operates sustainability infrastructure including a Renewable Natural Gas fueling station and a 791.5-kilowatt solar PV array, and provides community recycling education, mini-grants, and an Interpretive Center built from recycled materials.

Product overview

Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA) operates as a government recycling authority providing integrated waste management, reduction, and recycling services to Centre County, Pennsylvania. The organization serves over 28,000 curbside residents, maintains 125+ drop-off recycling containers, and serves 1,000+ commercial establishments. The core service portfolio includes curbside recycling collection, drop-off recycling containers, transfer station operations with tipping fees, and specialized recycling programs for electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances, wood, vinyl siding, batteries, bulbs, paint, medications, and household hazardous waste. Community engagement programs encompass recycling education services with facility tours, the Recycling Mini-Grant Program ($1,000-$20,000 grants), Green Community Partnership recognition, and Compost Demonstration Site. Sustainability infrastructure includes a Renewable Natural Gas fueling station, 791.5-kilowatt solar PV array, and electric vehicle charging station. A notable pilot technology is the portable propane cylinder recovery system developed with Industrial Propane Services Inc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curbside Recycling Collection Weekly curbside recycling collection service for residential customers in State College Borough, Bellefonte Borough, and participating townships. Residents receive red bins for source-separated recyclables collected on the same day as trash pickup.
• Drop-Off Recycling Network of 125 compartmentalized drop-off recycling containers across Centre County available 24/7, handling six categories of materials including corrugated cardboard, glass, paper, plastics, and metals.
• Electronics Recycling Free electronics drop-off service compliant with Pennsylvania Act 108 (Covered Device Recycling Act). Accepts desktop computers, monitors, laptops, peripherals, and televisions from Centre County residents.
• Tire Recycling Tire recycling service accepting automotive and small truck tires. Residential rate $87/ton with $25 minimum; commercial rate $150/ton with $25 minimum; oversized tires (44+ inches) at $30/tire plus per-ton fee.
• Paint Disposal and Recycling Paint disposal guidance and acceptance service. Latex paint accepted at Transfer Station up to 5 gallons per person per day with a $25 minimum charge; oil-based paint accepted at annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection events.
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Annual collection event for proper disposal of chemicals, oil-based paint, antifreeze, fluorescent tubes, and other hazardous materials from Centre County residents.
• Auto Waste Recycling Comprehensive auto waste recycling including tires, motor oil, antifreeze, and lead-acid batteries. Motor oil recycled at participating service stations; antifreeze accepted at HHW events.
• Fluorescent Light Tube Recycling Recycling program for long fluorescent light tubes at annual Household Hazardous Waste events, with disposal options for regular trash when properly prepared and contained.
• Scrap Metal and Appliance Recycling Free scrap metal and appliance (white goods) recycling for Centre County residents at the Transfer Station. Accepts air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, stoves, and other metal items.
• Wood Recycling Wood recycling accepting clean wood, timber, pallets, yard trim, brush, and stumps up to 24 inches diameter. Priced at $45/ton with $10 minimum charge, available Monday through Saturday 8am-4pm.
• Vinyl Siding Recycling Vinyl siding recycling service accepting clean vinyl siding, corner posts, and J-channel at $20/ton with $10 minimum charge.
• Miscellaneous Plastics Recycling Seven drop-off locations for miscellaneous plastics including yogurt containers, margarine containers, and other plastic tubs not accepted curbside.
• Batteries and Bulbs Recycling Battery and light bulb recycling program. Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, and sealed lead batteries recycled at CCRRA office; CFL bulbs recycled free at office; fluorescent tubes accepted at HHW events.
• Business and Office Recycling Mandatory commercial recycling services in State College, Bellefonte, and surrounding townships serving over 1,000 commercial establishments. Includes waste assessments, employee training, recycling container provision, and education materials.
• Transfer Station and Tipping Fees Transfer station accepting refuse at $87/ton (pro-rated) with $25 minimum and recyclables at $50/ton with $10 minimum. Residential recyclables dropped off outside the gate are accepted free of charge. Available Monday-Saturday.
• Illegal Dumping Enforcement Enforcement program with a full-time officer using surveillance equipment to investigate and prosecute illegal dumping violations. Fines up to $1,000 per incident. Dedicated report line at 1-800-605-6649.
• Recycling Education Services Free facility tours, custom education materials, and educational programs offered to organizations and community groups. Includes the Interpretive Center (a green building constructed from recycled materials) and virtual tour options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Centre County recycling rate has climbed to over 50% and continues to rise
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Industrial Propane Services Inc. (IPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2026IPS developed the portable propane extraction and steel recovery system used in the CCRRA pilot project. During the pilot, CCRRA safely emptied 22,000 cylinders, with the technology capturing unused propane for reuse while converting steel cylinders into premium scrap commodity.
• Green Community PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202638 organizations recognized in 2026 as committed to sustainability, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship across Centre County.
• Clean Energy Fuels Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean Energy Fuels Corp. provides renewable natural gas (RNG) for CCRRA's onsite fueling station. This RNG station is one of the first on the East Coast and provides fuel for both CCRRA vehicles and other fleets.
• Keep America BeautifulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCRRA is a Keep America Beautiful affiliate, providing additional tools to help end littering, improve recycling, and beautify the community.
• Pennsylvania State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSU participates in CCRRA's recycling programs as one of over 1,000 commercial establishments and major institutional partner.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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