Trash Reminders and Special Notices:

General Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection Information & Guidelines:

Trash collection in Westtown Township is by municipal contract, not individual subscription.  Residents are billed $100 per quarter for weekly trash & recycling, monthly bulk item pickup, and yard waste collection (14/year).  Our hauler does not use auto-loading trucks with arms. You may purchase the trash container of your choice; however, we do not recommend large (96 gallon) toters. Containers need to be able to be lifted by one man, and a 96 gallon container may exceed the 50 pound weight limit when full.

• Contained household waste and recycling is collected on Mondays for residents west of Shady Grove Way, and on Thursdays for residents east of Shady Grove Way.  Trash must be securely contained in lidded receptacles (preferred) or in plastic bags.  Loose trash will not be collected.
• Electronic waste and yard waste will NOT be collected with regular trash pickup.
• Mixed recyclables must be in a recycle bin or other clearly marked recycling container.  Do not put your recycling in plastic bags, as they get tangled in the conveyors during the sorting process.  Cardboard must be flattened and placed in the recycle bin, or bundled with string or twine and placed next to the recycle bin.  More information on recycling is provided below.

Bulk Item Collection

On the last service day of each month, A.J. Blosenski will collect up to three bulk items per house. If your collection day is Monday, bulk pickup is the last Monday of the month; if your collection day is Thursday, bulk items will be collected on the last Thursday of the month.  Holiday collection make-ups include bulk items.  Mattresses and box springs are accepted on bulk item day, but must wrapped in plastic.  Construction debris, TV’s, safes, and auto parts cannot be accepted for collection.  Items containing Freon (e.g. dehumidifiers, air conditioners, refrigerators) will not be taken unless they have a sticker indicating that the Freon has been removed. You may call A.J. Blosenski at 610-942-2707 or 1-800-343-6583 if you have any questions a bulk item, or to schedule a special pick up (for an additional fee).  CFCs must be removed from all refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, and ice makers prior to pick-up.
Freon recovery information: Freon Recovery Services

Electronic Waste

The Township hosts one electronic waste event per year.  This year’s E-Waste Collection was held on September 14, 2024 from 9 AM to noon at the Township Building.  We collected over 6 tons of electronic waste!

Recycling

Mixed recyclable materials must be placed in a bin or receptacle clearly marked with the recycling logo.  Paper does not need to be separated from other recyclables, but cardboard must be flattened and bundled.  Paper and cardboard should be kept dry and covered – wet paper and cardboard is difficult to work with in the automated sorting machinery.

The chart and video below provide information on acceptable material.  DO NOT PUT RECYCLABLES IN PLASTIC BAGS.  Plastic bags tangle and jam the machinery at the materials recycling facility.  Clean plastic bags and plastic film (such as plastic packing bubbles and packaging around paper products) should be recycled at your local grocery store.

The Township provides a recycling bin for your use.  If you have a cracked bin, please bring it in to the Township Municipal building and we will replace it. If you are moving, then please leave the bin for the new owner.

How to Recycle videos from the Chester County Solid Waste Authority:

Household Hazardous Waste Event Schedule for 2024

Regional Southeastern PA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates & Times are available on the Chester County Solid Waste Authority website.  Visit: https://www.chestercountyswa.org/121/Upcoming-Household-Hazardous-Waste-Event

Acceptable Materials

No more than 220 pounds or 25 gallons per household of cleaning and maintenance products that are labeled as toxic, flammable, ignitable, corrosive, reactive caution, warning, danger, hazardous.  No Freon appliances.

Unacceptable Materials

Latex (water-based) paint, used motor oil, tires, medical waste, unidentified waste, commercial and industrial waste, explosives, ammunition and appliances. Air-dry or absorb latex paint and dispose with trash. Recycle motor oil, car batteries, tires and anti-freeze at your local service station. NO ELECTRONICS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Accepted Material Guidelines

Questions

For questions or more information, contact the Chester County Solid Waste Authority at 610-273-3771 or visit www.chestercountyswa.org.  7224 Division Hwy (Rte. 322), Narvon, (Honeybrook) PA, 17555.  Open: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

COMMERCIAL / INSTITUTIONAL RECYCLING AND REFUSE COLLECTION

All commercial/institutional establishments in Westtown Township are required to recycle. It is mandatory to separate and have collected the following:  aluminum, high-grade office paper, corrugated paper (cardboard), and leaf waste. Collection of the materials to be recycled and municipal waste shall be made periodically by the hauler chosen by the business or institution.  Quarterly reports showing items recycled and tonnage of those items are to be provided to Chester County Solid Waste Authority and Westtown Township.
See Section 140 of the Westtown Township Code – Solid Waste