Trash and Recycling

 

All trash/refuse must be bagged and sealed, and wherever possible, placed in containers. LOOSE TRASH WILL NOT BE COLLECTED

WM will continue to enforce bag and/or cart limits.

Trash and recycling is contracted to Waste Management, Inc., (WMI).   WMI may be contacted locally at 800-458-4090.

Trash Collection

Trash is collected on Thursday and Friday of each week as per the following schedule.

Trash Collection Schedule By Day And Street

Recycling Collection (see below for information on the recycling program)

The collection of recyclables is performed every other week as shown on the calendar accessed by clicking the link below. The calendar also indicates the six (6) holidays that alter the trash and recycling collection schedule (see more information below the link).

Recycling Calendar

Holiday Schedule

Trash and recycling collection service is delayed one day for weeks containing one of 6 observed holidays. The holidays that affect the trash collection schedule include:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day when the holiday falls on a weekday (with minor exceptions – see calendar link above). No trash or recycling is collected on these holidays. The trash collection day for those whose scheduled day falls on one of these 6 days occurs the day after the holiday. The scheduled collection day for all others that fall after the holiday is then delayed one day. Collection days prior to a holiday in a given week are unaffected.

Recyclable Materials

Recycle Often Recycle Right
What’s Recyclable?
Trash and Recycling Questions and Answers

Borough Recycling and Waste Collection Program

The complete recycling ordinance is available in the Code of Ordinances section under Government.

Single Stream Recycling

Click here to watch a video and learn more about how single stream recycling works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click this link for information on recycling and waste collection with answers to frequently asked questions to better understand how the program operates.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

Click this link for information from Waste Management on their program for disposal of household hazardous waste including electronic equipment.

To better understand the current e-Waste & Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program click here to learn more about the “At-Your-Door” program.

Wood Chipping Program

The seasonal wood chipping program is provided at no cost as a service to our residents.

Wood Chipping Dates for 2024:

April 10th, and 17th

May 1st, and 8th

June 5th, 12th, and 18th

Materials will not be picked up from any apartment complex, business or institution. To schedule the chipper, just call 412-351-7330, extension 200  to schedule an appointment.  Complete information can be found at this link.

The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility.