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Trash & Recycling Schedules

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General Collection Information

🗑️ Regular Trash

Collection Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday
(varies by street)
Time:
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Container:
Provided bins or 32-gallon containers
Weight Limit:
40 pounds per container

♻️ Recycling

Collection Days:
Same day as your trash pickup
(alternating weeks)
Time:
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Container:
Blue recycling bins
Materials:
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)

📞 To Arrange Service:

Call Borough Office at (814) 355-1501

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

📦 Bulk Items

Schedule:
By appointment only
Contact:
(814) 355-1581
Items:
Furniture, appliances, large items
Fee:
May apply for certain items

Collection Guidelines

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Placement Time

Place containers at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day. Containers may be put out the evening before.

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Placement Location

Place containers within 3 feet of the curb, away from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles.

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Prohibited Items

Hazardous materials, electronics, batteries, paint, chemicals, and tires are not collected with regular trash.

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Need Help?

Contact Public Works at (814) 355-1581 for questions or missed pickups.

🎄 Holiday Schedule

No Schedule Changes

No upcoming holiday schedule changes at this time. Regular collection schedules are in effect.

View Holiday PDF

Questions or Issues?

Public Works Department

📞 (814) 355-1581

✉️ publicworks@bellefonte.net

Borough Office

📞 (814) 355-1521

🏛️ 236 West Lamb Street

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