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Municipal Waste Services

Upper Macungie Township

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Our Customer Service team hours are:

  • 8am – 5pm Monday-Friday
  • 8am – 12pm Saturdays
  • Direct Dial 610-936-9967
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Please make sure your carts are at the curb the night before your pick-up day.

Trash Services
All You Need to Know About

Trash Services Upper Macungie Township

Make sure to put your UMT trash & recycle carts curbside for collection the night before your pick up day.

As a reminder, any trash placed outside your cart will not be collected. However, you can purchase another cart.

  • UMT carts must be used.
  • Your carts should be at least 3 feet clear of any other objects including other carts, mailboxes, cars, street signs, etc.
  • Wheels on your cart should be toward the house so that all materials are emptied.
  • Be sure trash is bagged and lids are closed to prevent spills.

We cannot take:

  • Hazardous waste including radioactive, reactive, toxic, ignitable, corrosive, or acidic items.
  • E-waste including televisions, computers, etc.
UMT TRASH CAN
Cart Order
Have additional trash or recycling?

Additional Cart Order

Any residence may order a 2nd trash or recycling cart  (maximum 2 of each cart per residence) at the Township Building.

There is no additional monthly cost for a 2nd cart.

If you are unable to pick up a cart, you may send in a check payable to UMT, along with a completed form.

The Township will not exchange used trash carts or recycle carts for new ones.

Carts remain property of the Township.

 

Trash or Recycle

65 Gallon Cart

The price for this cart is $65.

Trash Only

95 gallon cart

The price for this cart is $85.

Bulk services
Large Items

Bulk Service

Bulk waste will be collected on the regular collection day, and limited to one (1) item per week with restriction that the size and weight may be reasonably to lifted by two persons.
  • All bulk items should be scheduled in advance. Items not scheduled with enough notice will be picked up the following week.

BULK WASTE STICKERS

  • Can be purchased at the Municipal Township building for a fee for additional waste
  • Debris pile shall be no larger than four 4’x4’x6′
  • A maximum of four (4) stickers per calendar year

Mattresses and Toilets

For our employees’ safety:

  • Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.
  • Toilets must be bagged.

White Goods Collection

Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, Air conditioner, Dishwasher, Dehumidifier, Water Softener:

  • Residents must schedule removal in advance.
  • All doors must be removed.

UMT Bulk List

How to Schedule

Contact our Borough Department by 11am the day prior to your service day (for Monday service by 11am on Friday) to schedule:

Recycling Guide
We Are Here to Guide You

Recycling Services

Place clean loose recycling in your yellow lidded recycle cart.

If your recycling is contaminated, or includes items that are not acceptable according to the list below, they will be rejected.

Acceptable Items

Unacceptable Items

Yard Waste and Leaves
Learn How to Dispose

Yard Waste and Leaves

The most environmentally correct way to dispose of yard waste is to utilize Upper Macungie’s yard waste programs.

For the convenience of their residents, Upper Macungie Township provides property owners with two ways to properly dispose of leaves and yard waste.

  • Curbside Pick-Ups twice a year by the Public Works Department (generally May and October).
  • Yard Waste Drop-Off Site is located on Grim Road, across from the Township Office Building.

Drop-off Site located on the corner or intersection of Schantz & Grim Roads, next to the Public Works garage.

DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: Closed on observed UMT Holidays in addition to Federal Holidays. Please call 610-395-4892 if you are unsure of the hours.

  • UMT residents may drop-off grass clippings, leaves, shrubs and small trees (including Christmas Trees).
  • Shrubs and small trees no longer than 4 feet long and 5 inches wide are accepted.
  • All waste must be removed from bags.
  • Please remember that grass must be separated from other yard-waste.

Municipal Waste Services

Commonly Asked Questions

If you have anything unusual like construction material, paint cans, or appliances, please contact us first –  we may be able to help make these items disappear for you!

Red Hair Girl and Trash Can
Holiday Services
Holiday Services and Schedule

Upper Macungie Township

Upper Macungie Memorial Day 2025

Monday, May 26th, 2025
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Upper Macungie Independence Day 2025

Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Upper Macungie Labor Day 2025

Monday, September 1st, 2025
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Upper Macungie Thanksgiving 2025

Thursday, November 27th, 2025
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Upper Macungie Christmas 2025

Thursday, December 25th, 2025
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Upper Macungie New Year’s Day 2026

Thursday, January 1st, 2026
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Upcoming Events
Upper Macungie Township

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