Weekly recycling collection is on Wednesdays. All materials can be comingled and put into a Borough purchased recycling can (or equivalent container) and placed out by 7 am on Wednesdays. Separation of recyclables is no longer required. Recycling cans are available for sale at the Borough Hall.
Residents should not mix regular trash with recycling materials. Only glass, plastic, and paper and cardboard products can be put out for recycling collection. If those materials are put out for collection in plastic bags they will not be picked up. Recycle stickers are available at Borough Hall if using cans not marked recyclable. If trash is mixed in, it can lead to the load being rejected at the recycling center. Recycling helps to lower the Borough’s trash bill and improves the environment. Thank you for your cooperation and help in making the recycling program a success.
All recyclable items (listed below in green) can be mixed together and placed in your cart – no sorting needed.
YES, RECYCLE THESE:
ALL CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND CLEAN.
DO NOT RECYCLE:
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is not just your old oil-based paint. It can be found throughout the home in kitchens, bathrooms and of course garages. Some hazardous items are non-latex paint, turpentine, and chemicals normally used for cleaning. The Delaware County Solid Waste Authority hosts several HHW collection events each year. For more information, please visit Delaware County Solid Waste Authority’s Household Waste Program.
The Pennsylvania Covered Device Recycling Act takes effect January 24, 2013. The new law requires that residents cannot dispose of electronic devices (computers cell phones, televisions) in the trash. These items must be brought to a recycling operation; the trash hauler will not collect them. Be sure to check back often for updates on scheduled E-Waste collections. For further recycling information please visit dep.pa.gov, or email recycledelco@comcast.net (Delaware County).