Refuse & Recycling (A division of Public Works)

Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
Phone: 610-683-6131
Fax: 610-683-9076
Email: Contact Online

About the Department

The Refuse and Recycling Department is responsible for collection and disposal of all the Borough’s curbside trash and recycling.

Interesting Facts:

• We recycle around 1,000 tons of yard waste every year.
• We landfill around 2,500 tons of trash every year.
• We recycle around 560 tons of paper/cardboard/plastic/glass/aluminum a year.
• In 2022, the Borough recycled almost 12 tons of electronic waste.
• The Borough offers a discounted rate of $21.84 for residents 62 and older.

Schedules and Rates:

• 2025 Refuse & Recycling Schedule (PDF)
• Electronics Recyclings Days: May 31 and August 9, 2025 (PDF)
• Refuse Rates – 12/17/24 (PDF)
• Dumpster Rental/Purchase Rates (PDF)
• Dumpster Rental Agreement (PDF)
• Bulk Item Rates (PDF)
• Berks County Solid Waste Authority Special Waste Collections
  • 2025 Special Waste Collection Events (JPG)
    
• Latex Paint Disposal Procedure (PDF)