Trash & Recycling Schedules
Find your pickup schedule and collection information
Street-by-Street Schedule
📄 PDFFind your street to see which day your trash and recycling are collected. Note: Collection days may be changed by the Holiday Trash Schedule. Visit the Borough's Trash Collection page for more information.
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
General Collection Information
🗑️ Regular Trash
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday
(varies by street)
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Provided bins or 32-gallon containers
40 pounds per container
♻️ Recycling
Same day as your trash pickup
(alternating weeks)
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Blue recycling bins
Paper, plastic, glass, metal
🍂 Yard Waste (Optional Service)
Collection Day: Wednesdays (April - Thanksgiving week)
Annual Fee: $25 per container (due by March 31)
Container Purchase: $75 one-time fee for Borough-issued container
Accepted Items: Grass clippings, leaves, sticks, twigs, garden waste (no plastic bags)
Brush Bundles: Free pickup (max 4 feet long, must notify by Tuesday)
📦 Bulk Items
By appointment only
(814) 355-1581
Furniture, appliances, large items
May apply for certain items
Collection Guidelines
Placement Time
Place containers at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day. Containers may be put out the evening before.
Placement Location
Place containers within 3 feet of the curb, away from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles.
Prohibited Items
Hazardous materials, electronics, batteries, paint, chemicals, and tires are not collected with regular trash.
🎄 Holiday Schedule
No Schedule Changes
No upcoming holiday schedule changes at this time. Regular collection schedules are in effect.
View Holiday PDF⚠️ Weather Delays & Changes
When Borough offices close or refuse pickup schedules change due to weather or other circumstances, the Borough uses Smart911 to notify affected residents.
📱 Get Notified
Sign up to receive automated calls about schedule changes:
Or call Borough office: (814) 355-1501
Stay informed about collection delays and rescheduled pickup days
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