HOLIDAY
REFUSE- LARGE ITEM AND RECYCLING PICKUP
SCHEDULE
Holiday collections are scheduled for Wednesdays. If a Township listed holiday occurs on any refuse or recycling collection day, the collection for that day will occur on Wednesday of the holiday week. For example, if the holiday is on Monday or Tuesday, the refuse or recycling material is placed curbside on the Wednesday of that week before 6:00 am. If the holiday is on Thursday or Friday, the refuse or recycling material is still placed curbside before 6:00 a.m. on the Wednesday of that week (even though it is a day or two before your regular pickup day).
| IF YOUR NORMAL PICKUP DAY IS: | YOUR COLLECTION DAY WILL BE: |
| Memorial Day - Monday, May
28, 2012 Refuse-Large Item or Recycling |
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 |
| Labor Day - Monday, September
3, 2012 Refuse or Recycling Only |
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 |
| Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November
22, 2012 Refuse-Large Item or Recycling |
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 |
| Christmas
Day - Tuesday, December 25,
2012 Refuse-Large Item or Recycling |
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 |
| New Years
- Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Refuse or Recycling Only |
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 |
REGULAR TRASH (REFUSE) AND RECYCLING COLLECTION
Unless a holiday occurs on your regularly scheduled refuse day or recycle day, Township employees pick up your refuse on the same day each week and your recycling on the same day each week. Your regular refuse or recycling pickup days depend on your location. To find out which days of the week your refuse and recycling will be collected, you may call the Township Office at 610-269-4174.
| IF YOUR REFUSE PICKUP DAY IS: | YOUR RECYCLE PICKUP DAY IS: |
| Monday | Tuesday |
| Tuesday | Monday |
| Thursday | Friday |
| Friday | Thursday |
If a
holiday occurs on your regular refuse or recycling day,
then your refuse or recycling will be
collected on the Wednesday of the holiday week.
Please check the Holiday Schedule above. You may also check the
Township Calendar for all changes.
The Township uses an automated trash
collection system based on "toters." Toters are approved refuse and
recycling containers supplied to each residential unit (except for mobile home
parks and multiple family units) by the Township. Each residence receives
an all green toter for refuse and a green toter with a yellow lid for their
recycling. The toters stay with the
residential unit, even if there is a change in ownership. We recommend
that residents mark or paint their house number on their toters and keep a
record of their serial number. Lost or stolen toters must be replaced by
the homeowner. Damaged toters are repaired or replaced at no cost by
the Township. Contact the Township Office for the replacement procedure.
Toters are the unit of measure for Township refuse and recycling collection. The system is designed to encourage recycling and make residents more aware of the refuse they put at the curb for disposal. The refuse toters are large enough, with proper recycling, to handle a family's waste for the week. The recycling toters are large enough to handle any recycling a family might have. Residents cannot "opt out" of the refuse/recycling service. Any home with a Use and Occupancy Permit will be billed for the service whether the owner is living there or not. The cost to residents is $99 semi-annually per residence for one refuse toter and one recycling toter. Each residence must have at least one refuse toter and one recycling toter. If more toters are desired by a resident, the resident will be billed accordingly. Bills are mailed to residents by the Township.
Refuse and recycling items must be placed curbside by 6:00 AM on their days of collection. We encourage residents to place them at the curb the night before. Containers must be removed from curbside by 12:00 midnight on the day of collection. Yard waste, large items, recyclables (such as cardboard), and hazardous wastes are not permitted in your normal refuse toter. Regular refuse, yard waste, hazardous wastes and large items are not permitted in your recycling toter.
The toters should be left with the lid
openings facing the street and handles facing away from the street. Do not
set the toters right next to a mailbox, tree or parked car.
The mechanical arms need space to
operate and cannot lift up toters that are too close to other objects, are more
than half-way open or have items on top of them. If this happens, the
toter will not be collected.
If you have any problems (such as refuse or recycling not being picked up on your regular pickup days) or any other questions about refuse and recycling collection, please call the Township Office at 610-269-4174.
Your refuse bill will remain
low if everyone participates in recycling. Recycling saves you money and
saves our environment. It also ensures that you will have adequate room in
your toter for your weekly refuse. For more information on recycling,
please contact the
The Township offers a curbside recycling program for newsprint, aluminum and tin cans, clear-brown-green glass and plastics. Corrugated cardboard is now also recyclable curbside. Please see list below. Recycling pickup occurs on a different day than your regular refuse pickup. Your recycling toter must be out by 6:00 AM on the day of collection. Toters must be removed from curbside by 12:00 midnight on the day of collection.
Glass, plastics, cans, paper and corrugated cardboard are picked up commingled. This means that they should be placed together in the yellow-lidded recycling toter. See below for specific curbside items recycled and methods to recycle them. Please do not place anything on top of your toter or the toter cannot be emptied.
There is no additional charge for the recycling program. It is factored into your normal trash bill. However, the more you recycle the more tax dollars you save on landfill costs.
Multi-Municipal Shredding Event will be held on Saturday, April 14th at Caln Village Shopping Center near Ace Hardware from 9am to 1pm. Limit of 4 boxes per person.
Recycling Items
Paper and cardboard include the following:
Glass can
be clear,
green or
brown.
Please rinse
and remove
lids & rings. Labels
do not
have to
be removed.
Do not recycle other items such as light
bulbs, window glass, pyrex or drinking glasses.
Aluminum and Tin Cans
include all clean aluminum cans, bi-metallic cans, and tin cans. Do not
recycle other items such as pie plates, TV dinner trays, or any containers that
have held hazardous materials. To prepare recyclable items, please rinse them and place in
your yellow-lidded toter. Labels do not have to be removed. Cans may
be flattened to save space.
Plastics #1 - #7
should be rinsed and caps or lids removed.
Do not recycle containers that
have held motor oil, anti-freeze, or hazardous materials. Do not include
styrofoam. Plastics bags also may not be included with your
recyclables. When non-recyclable items are placed in with your recyclables
they have to be removed and landfilled anyway, costing more money to sort and
dispose of.
THE FOLLOWING CANNOT BE RECYCLED:
Excess trash is collected on your regular refuse collection day. The trash must be normal refuse, not cardboard, yard waste or large items. It must be placed in regular, plastic, 30-gallon trash bags near your toter. Township trash stickers must be placed on each bag of excess trash and the stickers must be visible from the road. Stickers may not be placed on cardboard boxes, as they are recyclable material. The stickers cost $2.50 each. They may be purchased from the Township by mail or in person during regular business hours. There is no limit to the number of 30-gallon bags of excess trash you may put out for collection at one time, provided that each bag has a sticker and the contents are normal excess refuse, not recyclables, yard waste or large items.
Excess trash may also be dropped off at the Lanchester Landfill in Honey Brook for a fee. If brought to the landfill in an open truck, the bags should be covered. For hours, fee schedule and further information, the phone number at the Lanchester Landfill is 610-273-3771. Information can also be obtained from the following website: www.chestercountyswa.org.
Remember to recycle and reduce waste and it will not be necessary to purchase stickers.
The Township offers monthly trash collection of one large item to its residents. This covers items such as furniture, big appliances, or carpeting. Excessive amounts of regular trash are not considered large items. (See Excess Trash) Cardboard boxes or yard waste are also not considered large items (boxes should be recycled and yard waste should be composted).
Residents may set out one large trash item per residential unit per month. (Mattress and box springs are counted as one item.) Collection occurs on the resident's last refuse (trash) collection day of the month (see the municipal calendar for pickup days). There is no additional charge for this service. Please do not put out large items on your recycling collection day.
Additional Large Item pickups are available besides your normal pickup on the last refuse collection day of each month. For example, if you want to get rid of more than one item or if you do not want to wait to the end of each month, the Township will make a scheduled pickup (usually on a Wednesday) for a fee of $10 per item. Contact the Township Administration Office at 610-269-4174 for information or scheduling.
Large trash items that contain Freon (e.g. refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and any other item containing refrigerant) must have the Freon removed and a certification attached before they will be picked up. The Township is now offering an additional service that will pick up these items at curbside with the refrigerant still in place for a fee of $20. After scheduling with the Township Administration Office at 610-269-4174, items with Freon can be placed curbside for the scheduled pickup, usually on a Wednesday, without having the Freon removed. The Township will recycle the refrigerant and the metal in the appliance. You can still have the Freon removed by a certified technician (see appliance services in the Yellow Pages). Once the technician places the appropriate sticker on the appliance, the item can be placed at curbside for collection on your large item collection day without charge and without contacting the Township. The Chester County Health Department website offers a list of certified Freon removal technicians. Please remember that state law requires refrigerator and freezer doors to be removed before disposal for the protection of children.
Large trash items may also be dropped off at the Lanchester Landfill in Honey Brook. They accept mattresses, appliances (tagged and certified that Freon has been removed) and bulky items (less than 8 feet long). There is a per item charge. For hours, fee schedule and further information, the phone number for the Lanchester Landfill is 610-273-3771. Information about the landfill can also be found at the following website: www.chestercountyswa.org.
The West Bradford Composting Site, located at 2020 West Strasburg Road, is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm for drop-off of yard waste.
Composting Site Fee Schedule and Details.
Composting
Please see "West Bradford Compost Site" above for details on the new Township Composting Drop-off site.
The Township encourages all of its residents to compost or mulch their yard waste. This reduces the amount of waste that has to be collected and helps the environment. Should you choose to make your own compost, it can include leaves, clippings and grass cuttings. Even food and vegetable scraps and coffee grounds can be added to your compost. Compost can be used as fertilizer and mulch around your yard. (Please note that grass cuttings and food/vegetable scraps/coffee grounds will not be accepted at the Township Composting Drop-off site.)
If you would like further information on composting, contact the Chester County Health Department - Division of Solid Waste Management at 610-273-3771 or stop by the Township Office for composting brochures.
Yard waste cannot be burned - It is against Township ordinance to burn recyclables (leaves and sticks are considered recyclable by mulching). Please see Ordinance 2005-04.
Leaf and Brush Collection
Please note that this service must be scheduled with the Township by calling 610-269-4174 or emailing pmurdoch@westbradford.org.
The Township offers a leaf and brush collection program for Township residents only. The curbside pickup of leaf bags (in biodegradable paper bags only) and brush (shrubbery and tree trimmings) will occur on the following Wednesdays in the fall. October 19th, November 2nd, November 16th and December 7th. These pickups must be scheduled by calling the Township at 610-269-4174, or by emailing pmurdoch@westbradford.org. A Spring pickup date will be set in early 2012. There is no additional cost for this collection, as it is included in your refuse and recycling fee.
Leaves must be bagged in Township leaf collection bags, which can be purchased at the Township Building during business hours. The cost is $.50 per bag. Leaves will only be picked up in bio-degradable paper bags. Plastic "biodegradable" or "compostable" bags will not be picked up as they will only break down under "ideal" circumstances and take much longer to biodegrade. Leaves in other containers, including your toter, will not be collected. Bags must be placed at the curbside by 6 A.M. on scheduled days. To avoid damaging the equipment used to compost the leaves, they need to be free of plastic, trash and other debris. Please do not include grass clippings, sticks or other yard waste.
Brush (shrubbery and tree trimmings) must be tied with biodegradable twine (cotton or hemp) into manageable bundles no longer than 4 feet. Branches thicker than 4 inches will not be collected.
Shrubbery and tree trimmings up to 8" in diameter or 8' in length may also be taken to the Lanchester Landfill in Honey Brook for composting or shredding. There is a charge for this. Lanchester Landfill will not accept root balls, dirt or stones. Please call the Landfill at 610-273-3771 for more information.
TECHNOTRASH RECYCLING DROP-OFF
The Township has a recycling drop-off program for "technotrash." The following items can be recycled under the program:
DVD's, Video Cassettes, CD's, diskettes, and audio tapes
Old cell phones, pagers, and PDA's
Rechargeable batteries
Inkjet, laser printer, and fax cartridges
CD and MP3 players, ipods and handheld games
Digital cameras, cords, cables, wires, chargers, etc.
Items can be dropped off in the designated bin in the lobby of the Township Building from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM during business hours. Please do not drop off items outside of the building.
Only West Bradford Township residents may participate. There is no additional charge, as the cost is included under your refuse bill. Computers, monitors, and other peripherals are not included! They can be taken to the County's two designated computer collection events per year. Please see Household Hazardous Waste below.
If you are interested in ordering the Technotrash Can for yourself, the website is www.greendisk.com or you can email them at sales@greendisk.com. They can also be reached by phone at 800-305-3475.
Cardboard
Heavy (corrugated) cardboard may still be dropped off by residents for recycling at the Township's Public Works Garage. Follow the signs on the municipal campus for the drop-off location. All cardboard must be flattened and placed through the slots in the fence. (Depositing of trash and other materials not currently accepted at the Campus drop-off facility is strictly prohibited.) Cardboard is also collected curbside in your yellow-lidded recycling toters. Just flatten and cut to fit loosely in your recycling toter.Heavy cardboard may also be dropped off at The Lanchester Landfill in Honey Brook. They also accept newspapers, #1 - #7 plastics, bi-metal cans, aluminum cans and clear glass. For more information, you may contact the Lanchester Landfill at 610-273-3771. Information can also be obtained at the following website: www.chesco.org
Glass
Brown and green glass bottles and jars may still be dropped off at the Township's Public Works Garage, even though they are collected curbside. Follow the signs on the municipal campus for the drop-off location. (Depositing of trash and other materials not currently accepted at the Campus drop-off facility is strictly prohibited.)
We do our best to keep this drop-off facility as neat and clean as possible and ask for your assistance in this endeavor. Please realize that the drop-off area is monitored and anyone caught dumping trash or other material is subject to fine.
All Home Depot stores nationwide are now offering a convenient way to recycle compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. This is a free service for customers. Take in any expired and unbroken CFL bulbs to the returns desk of your Home Depot location.
Lowe's will also recycle compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs at some locations. Call your local Lowe's to find out details. Click here for announcement on Lowe's Recycling Centers.
E-Waste Recycling Event at West Bradford Township Campus on Saturday, May 19th from 9am to 1pm. East And West Bradford Township Residents Only.
2012 Schedule and Location of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Household Hazardous Waste Acceptable Materials List
Household hazardous waste is any material that is toxic, flammable, corrosive or chemically reactive. Materials labeled with words like "poison, danger, warning or caution" may need special disposal.
Items such as oil based paint, used motor oil and oil filters, antifreeze, brake fluid, tires, auto batteries, button cell batteries, and laser printer cartridges (please see complete list below) can be recycled at various schools and private businesses in the area. The Lanchester Landfill in Honey Brook will accept oil filters and household batteries at no charge. The phone number for the Lanchester Landfill is 610-273-3771. More information about the landfill can be found at the following website: www.chesco.org .
Small quantities of latex paint are not considered hazardous waste and may be disposed of with your regular trash collection after using one of the following methods:
Allow it to harden by taking the lid off the paint can and placing it outside - safely away from pets and children. Once the paint is dry and hard, the can may be put into the trash.
Paint it onto newspapers, allow to dry, and put paper and paint can in the trash.
Absorb it by mixing the paint with an absorbent like sawdust, clay-based kitty litter or rags, allow to dry, and put in the trash.
The new energy efficient light bulbs (kind of look like a squiggle!) are not considered hazardous and may be put in your regular trash, but please pad them as they do contain a small amount of mercury. If you are uncomfortable disposing of these with your trash, they can be taken to Lanchester Landfill for recycling. (Note: If you break a light bulb with mercury in it, open a window and allow the room to ventilate before cleaning it up.) Long florescent light bulbs cannot be put in your trash, but may be taken to Lanchester Landfill for recycling.
Contact the Chester County Solid Waste Authority 610-273-3771 for more information on household hazardous waste collection.
Important Recycling Note - Please do not attempt to recycle any container that has held any type of household hazardous waste.
PECO SMART APPLIANCE RECYCLING PROGRAM
PECO will give you $35.00 for old working refrigerators or freezers! Plus, you could save up to $150 per year on your utility bills just by getting rid of the old energy user. To schedule, go to www.peco.com/Smartideas, or call 1-888-5-PECO-SAVE (1-888-573-2672). While they are at your home, they will also pick up one old, working window air conditioner and give you an additional $25.00! Program funding is limited. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.