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When is bulk trash day?
Bulk trash will be picked up on Thursdays.
No building materials, automotive parts, or tires will be collected. Nothing with freon in it (refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.) will be collected unless the freon has been removed and the item has been tagged. Allied Waste Services, for a fee, will come to your home for a special pickup. Call 610-869-2222 to make arrangements and to work out billing.
Whom should I call with a trash service related question?
All service questions should be directed to the trash hauler, Allied
Waste Services 610-869-2222.
Is there a limit to the amount of trash I can put out?
Yes. There is a maximum of four (4) 32 gallon containers per pickup
(or the equivalent in trash bags).
What time can I expect my trash to be picked up?
Pickup begins at 6:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Trash may be put by the curbside
the night before .
What are the official holidays for the trash company?
Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day.
Will the trash be picked up on the day after a missed pickup due to a holiday?
Yes.
Your trash will be picked up on the day after a holiday if the holiday occurs on a scheduled trash pickup day..
When are recyclables collected?
Recyclables are collected every Monday.
What are recyclables?
Aluminum beverage cans, steel/tin cans, clear/brown/green glass and plastics #1 & #2. NO LIGHT BULBS,
PLATE GLASS, MIRRORS, OR DRINKING GLASSES. Empty containers from motor oil or paint thinner ARE NOT to be included with recyclables. These should be disposed of with hazardous household
wastes.
Newspapers/mixed papers which should be bundled (tied or bagged in brown paper bags) and placed at curbside. Mixed paper includes: junk mail, telephone books, catalogs, white paper,
magazines and NO CORROGATED CARDBOARD, TISSUES, PAPER TOWELS, NAPKINS, OR PAPER CONTAINING FOOD.
Additional information is available at the Pennsylvania Recycling Hotline: 1-800-346-4242.
Do we have to separate our recyclables?
No. You may commingle your plastics, glass and metal recyclables.
Can we recycle cereal boxes?
Yes. Cereal boxes must be flattened out and then bundled (tied or bagged in paper bags).
Can we recycle cardboard?
At this time, we do not take cardboard as a recyclable item.
How can I dispose of an old refrigerator?
Refrigerators, like other bulk trash, may be left curbside for pickup on Thursdays.
The door from the refigerator must be removed, and it must bear a sticker indicating freon has been drained by someone certified for freon removal and disposal.
The Township recommends placing the refrigerator on its side or back to avoid tipping.
How can I dispose of old paint?
With latex (water-based) paints, remove the lids from the paint cans, place in the sun, and stir
occasionally to allow the paint to dry out.
What will be left will be a thick material. Then place the open can with the lid off in the trash. You may also pour the paint into a plastic bag with absorbent material such as kitty litter. Put the plastic bag in with regular trash. Oil-based paints must be disposed of through household hazardous waste programs.
Why won't the Township vacuum my leaves up at curbside?
Solid waste disposal in West Goshen Township is handled on a contractual
basis. Due to the high expense for curbside leaf vacuuming, many disposal companies do not offer this service.
In order to assure competitive bidding for solid waste disposal, leaf vacuuming is not included in the bid. Residents are encouraged to compost leaves or to place leaves in bags and/or cans on leaf collection dates.
Are we allowed to burn in West Goshen Township?
The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance in March 1998 that
specifically prohibits the burning of leaves anywhere in the Township. Open burning of twigs and tree limbs is permitted between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM with a person in attendance at all
times and all fire and smoke extinguished by 4:00 PM. If wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour, burning is prohibited. Outdoor fires which are used to cook foods are permitted.
What's the best way to dispose of food waste?
Food waste makes up over 10% of all municipal solid waste.
This could be greatly reduced by composting. Learn how to safely compost your food waste by attending a workshop.
How can I identify hazardous waste?
Hazardous waste materials are identified by any of the following words:
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