
Downingtown Borough
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Municipal Customer Service hours are:
Your service day is Thursday
Place your trash and recycling curbside on Wednesday evening for Thursday pick up.
Bulk pick ups occur the last Thursday of the month.
Trash Service Downingtown Borough
Make sure to put your trash & recycle toters curbside for collection the night before your pick up day.
- Borough issued toters must be used.
- Your toters should be at least 3 feet clear of any other objects including other toters, mailboxes, cars, street signs, etc.
- Wheels on your toter 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.
- C & D including concrete, roofing, and other home remodeling debris.

Bulk Waste
Large items of refuse such as worn-out furniture, Freon-free appliances, and other household goods which can be handled safely by two people.
Mattresses and Toilets
For our employees’ safety:
- Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.
- Toilets must be bagged.
How to Schedule
While it is not required, it is very helpful to contact our Municipality Department by 12pm on Wednesday.
Items Containing Freon
To dispose of items containing refrigerants residents must schedule pick up in advance and items shall be marked with certification that the freon has been properly removed.
This includes freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner, dehumidifier, water cooler.
- All doors must be removed prior to pick up.
- These items cannot be picked up with the regular truck.
For other disposal options follow the link below.

Recycling Services
Recyclables must be clean and dry.
Do not bag recyclables.
If your recycling is contaminated it will be handled as trash.

Acceptable Items
Unacceptable Items
Downingtown Borough
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Upcoming Recycling/Disposal Events
Commonly Asked Questions
No, all residents of the borough must use the provided borough carts for trash and recycle.