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Update - Please enter your address in the interactive link below to view the new residential trash/recycling schedules that went into effect on 4/28/2025.

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NOTE: If you have any questions or experience any waste related issues, you may reach Waste Management at www.wm.com or contact them at 1-800-869-5566.  Please provide your street address when contacting Waste Management's customer service as they can assist you with questions, missed pickups, trash/recycling containers, etc.
 

  • Trash/Recycling Information: 11/18/2025
  • Recycling - On schedule
  • Trash – On schedule

General

  • Contact Waste Management directly about any questions or concerns regarding trash, recycling, or bulk pickups:
    1-800-869-5566 or www.wm.com
  • Trash & Recycling will not be picked on the following holidays:
    • New Year's Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas Day
      If a scheduled holiday falls on your regular pickup, trash/recycling will be collected on your next regular service day. 

Trash Collection

  • When should trash be placed at the curb?
    Place trash and recyclables out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before your pickup day. Place containers so they are not blocked by parked vehicles.
  • Containers provided by Waste Management:

    Green Cart / Yellow Lid — Use this cart for Recycling only. Please place recyclable items looseinto the cart. Don’t bag your recyclables and please don’t include any loose plastic bags.

    Green Cart / Green Lid — Use this cart for Waste. Bag all trash before placing in your cart. Place carts at the street before 6 a.m. on your collection day with lids closed; handle pointing away from the street. Please keep at least 3 feet between carts and make sure carts are 3 feet away from trees, cars, mailboxes, poles, etc.

  • Which wastes are not acceptable?

    Household Hazardous Wastes are NOT ACCEPTED: Toxic chemicals, pesticides, pool chemicals, oil-based paints, weed killers, automotive batteries, and fuels or fluids must be disposed of properly, and NEVER placed in the trash or recycling. Go to www.buckscounty.gov for drop-off locations and special collection events for these wastes.

    Electronics CANNOT be Disposed as Waste: Under PA state law, all TVs, computers, laptops, printers or monitors must be properly recycled and will NOT be collected at the curb. Go to www.Fallstwp.com or www.Buckscounty.gov for options.

Bulk Items

  • When are bulk items collected?
    Only one (1) bulk item will be collected each week on the 2nd pick up day of the week. Place your bulk item at the curb on your 2nd waste pickup day of the week.
  • What type of bulk items are collected?

    Mattress, box spring, furniture, appliance, or a large household item that does not fit in the cart. Carpet must be no more than 4 ft long and 4 ft wide, tied, or rolled and secured with duct tape. Each mattress and box spring must be bagged or wrapped in plastic prior to collection. Bags can be purchased at local hardware stores. Please schedule your bulk item for the week by calling WM at 800.869.5566.

    Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers or any items with CFC/Freon refrigerants must be prescheduled for pickup. Contact WM at 800.869.5566 to schedule.

    Additional bulk items can be scheduled and removed for a charge. Contact WM at 800.869.5566 to schedule.

Recycling - Remember that Recycling is MANDATORY, required by State Law.

Municipal and state regulations require that residents, commercial establishments and non-residential establishments recycle all recyclable materials. Commonly recycled materials include:

  • Paper – newspaper, office/copy paper, glossy paper, color paper, cardboard, junk mail, phone books, cereal/cracker boxes
  • Plastic – bottles and jugs No. 1-7
  • Glass – clear, green and brown containers
  • Metal – aluminum, steel, tin, and bimetal cans and containers

You should check with your hauler for a complete list of acceptable recyclable materials.

Are Things Really Being Recycled?

This question often comes up. People are concerned that not all of the materials they put in their recycle bin are recycled. Their concern is that some end up in landfills. This leads some to minimize their recycling efforts. According to several major waste management firms in Montgomery County, all of the acceptable recycled materials listed above are being recycled.

You should continue to recycle all of the items listed above.

Things You Should Not Put into Your Recycle Bin

Here is a list of things that cannot be recycled and should not be put into your recycle bin:

  • Foam containers and cups, even if they have a recycle symbol on them,
  • Cups coated with wax or plastic such as soda cups,
  • Plastic bags such as grocery store bags (You can often take these bags back to the grocery store.),
  • Flexible packaging such as chip bags or juice pouches,
  • Plastic wrap,
  • Container caps,
  • Diapers, yes, some people throw soiled diapers into their recycle bins.

Avoid Contamination of Recycling Materials with Food or Liquids

Materials contaminated with food or liquid cannot be recycled. Here is what you should do:

  • Check that the material is recyclable. Look for the recycle symbol on items.
  • Rinse jars, bottles, and cans that have visible residue in them. A quick rinse is usually adequate.
  • Throw away heavily soiled items.

For all information related to recycling, please visit http://recycling-bucksgis.opendata.arcgis.com/

  • What glass items do you accept?
    Recycle glass bottles and jars without lids; place lids in the regular trash. Acceptable items include soda bottles, jelly and mayonnaise jars, canning jars made of clear, green or brown glass – please no blue glass.
  • What metal items should I recycle?
    Recycle all cans made of aluminum bi-metal, steel and tin; for example, soup, vegetable and soda cans.
  • Which plastic items are recyclable?
    Plastic containers coded #1 through #7 inside the triangular recycling logo are acceptable. Examples include two-liter soda bottles, detergents bottles, and milk and water jugs. Remember to rinse items and place lids in the regular trash.
  • What about recycling newspapers and magazines?
    Newspapers, magazines, catalogs and phone books should be bundled and tied with string or twine (no more than 50 pounds per bundle) or placed in a brown paper bag – no plastic bags, please.
  • What items are not recyclable?

    Household Hazardous Wastes are NOT ACCEPTED: Toxic chemicals, pesticides, pool chemicals, oil-based paints, weed killers, automotive batteries, and fuels or fluids must be disposed of properly, and NEVER placed in the trash or recycling. Go to www.buckscounty.gov for drop-off locations and special collection events for these wastes.

    Electronics CANNOT be Disposed as Waste: Under PA state law, all TVs, computers, laptops, printers or monitors must be properly recycled and will NOT be collected at the curb. Go to www.Buckscounty.gov for options.