Municipal Waste Services
Borough of Freemansburg
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Our Customer Service team hours are:
Providing Services to Your Community
Your Service Day is Wednesday
Place the trash and recycling out on Tuesday evening for Wednesday pick up.
Trash Services
All You Need to Know About
Trash Service in the Borough of Freemansburg
One (1) 96 gal trash toter is provided to Freemansburg residents.
Trash toters should be placed curbside Tuesday evening for Wednesday pick-up.
- Your containers 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.
Bulk services
Large Item Removal
Bulk Service
All bulk items must should be scheduled in advance by contacting the office of Freemansburg Borough to purchase a bulk tag.
You can purchase tags for individual bulk items, additional trash bags, and white goods through the borough.
Mattresses and Toilets
For our employees’ safety:
- Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.
- Toilets must be bagged.
How to Reach Whitetail Disposal
Recycling Guide
We Are Here to Guide You
Recycling Services
Recycle drop off is available the second Saturday of each month from 9am-1pm at the Gerald C. Yob Community Park at Cambria & Washington Streets.
For Drop Off
Accepted Items
All recyclables must be clean and dry.
- Cardboard. Flatten and bundle all cardboard for drop off. *Please note pizza boxes are trash and not recyclable.
- Numbers 1 & 2 plastics. These are the most environmentally correct recyclable plastics.
- Clean and dry glass containers.
- Clean and dry glass metal cans (Tin/Aluminum/ Steel).
Yard Waste and Leaves
Learn How to Dispose
Yard Waste and Leaves
The most environmentally correct way to dispose of leaves is to utilize the county’s drop off sites.
Northampton County offers yard waste drop off sites for residents.
Special rules and instructions may apply, it is recommended to call Drop-Off locations before visiting.
- Proof of residency is required. Some municipalities may require purchase of an ID card, or fees may be associated with dropping off material, contact your municipality for questions.
- Items not accepted as Yard Waste: railroad ties, telephone poles, pressure treated wood, lumber, construction materials, rocks, stone, brick, cinder block, concrete, plywood, treated fence post or fence, plastic/synthetic material, manure, plastic bags.
- Trees from Christmas 2023 will be picked up: Saturday January 13th, 2024
- Trees over 6′ tall should be cut in half.
- All decorations must be removed.
- Do not bag trees for pick up.
Holiday Services
Holiday Services and Schedule
Borough of Freemansburg
Monday, May 27th, 2024
Freemansburg Independence Day 2024
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Freemansburg Labor Day 2024
Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Freemansburg Thanksgiving 2024
Thursday, November 28th, 2024
Freemansburg Christmas 2024
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Freemansburg New Year’s Day 2025
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Upcoming Events
Borough of Freemansburg
Upcoming Events
Municipal Waste Services
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes, please utilize the trash toter provided by Whitetail.
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!