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Trash Collection

Penn Waste, Inc of York, Pennsylvania is the Borough’s trash collection agent. There is a two-tier collection system, either as a quarterly billing customer or a per-bag customer. Effective January 1, 2024, the price for customers will be $87.73/quarter and $9.00/bag (minimum of 26 bags per year required). Each household customer can change from one to the other of these plans on a quarterly basis, by directly contacting Penn Waste, Inc. The collection of one bulk item, such as a chair, mattress, box spring, stove, etc. is included each week. The bulk items such as appliances, couches or chairs must be items that two men would be able to lift. Any items containing freon such as air conditioners, refrigerators or dehumidifiers, would need to be scheduled separately by directly calling Penn Waste, Inc. ahead of the pick-up date. SAFETY REMINDER: Please remember to remove all appliance doors before putting bulk items out for collection. Leaves and yard waste will be collected year-round and can be included in trash bags for weekly collection. Christmas trees will continue to be collected on the two post-holiday collection days of the new year.) Unlimited Recycling – Please click here for guidelines regarding recycling in the Borough. Source: Penn Waste, Inc.

Penn Waste, Inc’s regularly scheduled trash pick-up day is Wednesday. There may be a delay for Holidays. When there is, pick-up will be delayed one day. Residents are reminded not to put their trash out until the evening immediately prior to scheduled pick-up and to remove any and all trash containers and/or uncollected materials (unless immediate pick-up arrangements have been rescheduled) from the curb no later than the morning immediately following scheduled pick-up. For more information go to their website at www.pennwaste.com or their phone number is 1-866-575-8720