CHRISTMAS DAY
Sunday, December 25th, 2022
Municipal Waste Services
Schwenksville Borough
We Are Here to Help!
Our Customer Service team hours are:
Providing Services to Your Community
Your Service Day is Tuesday
Place the trash and recycling out on Monday evening for Tuesday pick up.
Trash Services
All You Need to Know About
Trash Service in Schwenksville Borough
Whitetail Disposal is proud to partner with the Schwenksville to provide waste and recycling services to its residents.
- All material should be put inside the Whitetail Toter and recyclables Toter. Please do not use any other container for the trash or recyclables.
- Service includes one each 96-gallon toters for each dwelling unit.
- Trash and recyclables should be placed curbside Monday evening for Tuesday 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
Bulk Item Disposal must be scheduled no later than noon on Monday.
One standard Item per week is included in your service.
- Additional standard items are billed at $20 per item.
- Hazardous items such as refrigerators cost $60.00. Doors must be removed.
- Electronics collections can be scheduled for an additional cost of $55.00.
Mattresses and Toilets
For our employees’ safety:
- Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.
- Toilets must be bagged.
How to Schedule
Contact our Borough Department by 12 noon on Monday to schedule:
Recycling Guide
We Are Here to Guide You
Recycling Services
Recycling should placed in a containers that are marked as recycling.
Recyclables must be clean and dry.
Do not bag recyclables.
Acceptable Items
All bottles and containers must be rinsed clean and dry.
Dirty recycling is contaminated recycling.
Shredded paper cannot be recycle. It clogs the recycling sorting line.
If paper is soiled or wet, compost or trash it.
Must be broken down.
If cardboard is soiled, compost or trash it.
Make sure containers are rinsed out and completely empty to avoid contamination.
Dirty recycling is contaminated recycling.
Make sure glass containers are rinsed out and completely empty to avoid contamination.
Dirty recycling is contaminated recycling.
Unacceptable Items
Plastic bags are not accepted as part of curbside recycling programs – they get tangled in equipment and threaten worker safety.
Plastic bags can be recycled at most grocery stores.
Plastic wrap, bubble wrap, sandwich bags and freezer bags should not go in the recycle bin.
Reuse whenever possible for presents, moving, or storage of similar items, or look for local options to recycle.
Flexible packaging like chip bags and juice or soup pouches cannot be recycled in curbside programs.
This type of packaging is made from multiple materials preventing it from being recycled.
Food and yard was cannot be recycled through our curbside program.
Compost or utilize UMT’s yard waste program.
Polystyrene foam, plastic “to-go” containers and cups are made of non-recyclable materials, and are not acceptable in the curbside recycling program.
Packing peanuts aren’t recyclable either, however some shipping stores will take peanuts back for reuse.
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 the borough’s collection program.
Curbside leaf collection occurs annually.
- Only leaves will be collected. Grass clippings, twigs and other yard waste will not be collected.
- Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper yard waste bags.
- Bags must be curbside for collection.
Holiday Services
Holiday Services and Schedule
Schwenksville Borough
If your pickup day falls on a holiday, we will be there the following day to service you.
For the remainder of our residential customers, your service will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.
NEW YEARS DAY
Sunday, January 1st, 2023
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 29th, 2023
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
LABOR DAY
Monday, September 4th, 2023
THANKSGIVING DAY
Thursday, November 23rd, 2023
Schwenksville Borough
Upcoming Events
Municipal Waste Services
Commonly Asked Questions
Whitetail Disposal handles billing for residents of Schwenksville Borough.
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!
Please do not use any other container for the trash or recyclables.
