Trash & Recycling Schedules
Find your pickup schedule and collection information
ποΈ Find Your Pickup Day
Enter your street address (or just the street name) to see which day your trash is collected.
Street-by-Street Schedule
π 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
ποΈ 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
β»οΈ Recycling
Same day as your trash pickup
(alternating weeks)
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Blue recycling bins
Paper, plastic, glass, metal
π 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)
π¦ 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.
π Holiday Schedule
Holiday Trash Schedule Change - Independence Day (Friday Route)
ποΈ EARLY TRASH COLLECTION due to Independence Day
No Trash Collection - Independence Day (Friday Route)
π« NO TRASH COLLECTION TODAY - Friday
No Trash Collection - Labor Day (Monday Route)
π« NO TRASH COLLECTION TODAY - Monday
Holiday Trash Schedule Change - Labor Day (Monday Route)
ποΈ DELAYED TRASH COLLECTION due to Labor Day
No Trash Collection - Veteransβ Day (Wednesday (Commercial) Route)
π« NO TRASH COLLECTION TODAY - Wednesday (Commercial)
Holiday Trash Schedule Change - Veteransβ Day (Wednesday (Commercial) Route)
ποΈ DELAYED TRASH COLLECTION due to Veteransβ Day
β οΈ 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.
π± 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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