Trash/Garbage Collection

The Borough's trash collection day in every Wednesday.

Republic Services, Inc. (fka Allied Waste) is the Borough trash hauler and they observe the following holiday schedule:

New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

If the regularly scheduled trash and/or recycling day falls on one of the above holidays, your collection will be on the following day.

If you have any questions please call Republic Services at (215) 295-8771.

Recycling

Republic Services, Inc. (fka Allied Waste) is the Borough trash hauler.

Recycling is collected the first, third, fifth Wednesdays of the month (effective June 1, 2011). If the Wednesday pick-up is a holiday, recyclables will be picked-up the next day, Thursday.

Recycling cans are provided to new residents, free of charge. Replacement or additional cans are available at a cost of $10.00 each. Call (215) 752-5835 or email for more information.

Fall 2011 Leaf Collection Schedule

The collection dates for fall 2011 leaf and yard waste pick-up are:

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Leaves must be in brown paper bio-degradable bags and/or trash cans. Plastic bags with leaf waste will not be collected. Yard waste must be bundled at a maximum length of 4 feet.

Bulk Trash Collection

The 2010 Bulk Trash collection is scheduled for:

Sat., May 21, 2011

Examples of Acceptable Items

Appliances

(air conditioner, hot water heater*, refrigerator, etc.)

Carpet

4-ft length maximum

Empty Containers*

Furniture

(Chair, couch, table, etc.)

Household Construction Debris

Each bundle not more than 4 ft. in length and 50 lb.

Lumber

Each bundle not more than 4 ft. in length and 50 lb.

Mattresses

Scrap Metal

Each bundle not more than 4 ft in length and 50 lb.

Tree Limbs

Each bundle not more than 4 ft. in length and 50 lb.

Each limb 6 in. diameter or less

Examples of Unacceptable Items

(See regional household hazardous waste program below)

Car Batteries

Gas Cylinders

Household Hazardous Waste

Leaf Waste

Tires

Regional Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Recycling

Dates for the 2011 Regional Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Recycling Program have been set. For dates, times, and places in Bucks County, that will accept your household hazardous waste, as well as more information on the program click here.

Reporting Street Light Problems

To report a street light problem, call the Borough office at (215) 752-5835.

One of the most important items needed when reporting a problem is the Pole Number. If you are unable to locate the pole number, please provide the nearest house address. This information is required to locate the exact pole with the problem. It is difficult to find a street light that does not function during the day when the lights are not on.

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