What is my collection schedule?
What happens if there is a holiday on my collection day?
How many bags may I put out on collection days?
What services are offered in my township or borough?
How do I dispose of paint?
What should I do with hot ashes?
How do I dispose of chemicals and other hazardous materials?
What are acceptable large items that can be placed out for collection?
What should I do with yard waste?
How do I dispose of old electronics?
How do I get a new waste removal container or recycling bin?
What materials can be recycled?

What is my collection schedule?
Each community has a unique collection schedule. To locate the information specific to your township or borough, visit the "Resources For Your Municipality" page and choose your area from the drop down menu.

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What happens if there is a holiday on my collection day?
If collection falls on or after a holiday, all collections are moved one day back. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no change to your collection schedule.

Penn Waste observes six major holidays, including:
New Year's, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

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How many bags may I put out on collection days?
Collection policies, including the number of bags allowed, vary based on your township or borough policies. To locate information specific to your community, visit the "Resources For Your Municipality" page and choose your area from the drop down menu.

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What services are offered in my township or borough?
Standard residential waste collection and recycling services vary based on your township or borough.  To locate information specific to your community, visit the "Resources For Your Municipality" page and choose your area from the drop down menu.

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Penn Waste also offers a variety of additional residential services such as special event collection and dumpster services for your large home projects. Visit the "Supplemental Residential Services" page to learn more about these services or contact a Penn Waste customer service representative at 717-767-4456.

How do I dispose of paint?
Paint products pose a potential threat to the environment and should be handled carefully. Paint and paint products should be dried, hardened (paint hardeners can be purchased at hardware/home improvement stores) or mixed with an absorbent material such as shredded paper or kitty litter to minimize potential impacts.  Be sure to secure lids tightly and place in a closed garbage bag.

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What should I do with hot ashes?
It is important that no hot ashes are placed in your trash. These ashes present a potential fire hazard and must be handled carefully. It is important that ashes are adequately cooled before being placed in your trash. A good test to ensure ashes are cool is to place them in a cardboard box or paper bag before throwing them in your garbage. Never leave these ashes unattended until you have determined they are cool enough for proper disposal. If the ashes are too hot they will begin to burn through the box or bag alerting you that they are too hot to place in the trash.

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How do I dispose of chemicals and other hazardous materials?
Household hazardous waste consists of products in the home which are corrosive (drain cleaners or bleach), flammable (gasoline or kerosene), reactive (chemistry kits and photographic chemicals) or toxic (pesticides and insecticides). Penn Waste is NOT authorized to pickup these materials. These materials may NOT be placed in your waste receptacle. Contact your local municipality or solid waste authority to find out about hazardous waste policies and designated hazardous waste pick up days in your area.

York County
www.ycswa.com/recycle/Hhwprog/index.htm

Lancaster County
www.lcswma.org/hhwfRecycling.asp

Cumberland County
www.ccpa.net/index.aspx?nid=3376

Dauphin County
www.dauphincounty.org/waste-management-recycling/household-hazardous-waste/

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What are acceptable large items that can be placed out for collection?
The basic rule is that for large items to be acceptable, they must be able to be lifted into a truck by two people. This would apply to items such as pieces of furniture, appliances, etc. The guidelines for bulk material collection vary based on your township or borough.  To locate information specific to your community, visit the "Resources For Your Municipality" page and choose your area from the drop down menu.

It is important to note that several categories of items are NOT acceptable for bulk item collection. These include: loose piles, hazardous materials, batteries, commercial or industrial waste and construction materials.

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What should I do with yard waste?
Policies related to disposal of yard waste vary based on your township or borough policies. To locate information specific to your community, visit the "Resources For Your Municipality" page and choose your area from the drop down menu.

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How do I dispose of old electronics?
Electronic equipment contains large amounts of heavy metals that have the potential to negatively impact the environment and should not be placed in your residential waste removal or recycling containers. Contact your local municipality or solid waste authority for information on proper disposal and recycling of electronic equipment in your area.

York County
www.ycswa.com/waste/MSW_1/Electronics/index.htm

Lancaster County
www.lcswma.org/electronicRecycling.asp

Cumberland County
www.ccpa.net/index.aspx?NID=3377

Dauphin County
www.dauphincounty.org/waste-management-recycling/new-materials-recycling-facility/

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How do I get a new waste removal container or recycling bin?
Mobile carts (96 gallon cart on wheels) can be obtained through Penn Waste. Contact Penn Waste customer service at 717-767-4456 for more details. For information on obtaining a new recycling container, contact your local municipality.*

*Residents in Springfield Township (York County) should contact Penn Waste for details on obtaining a recycling container.

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What materials can be recycled?
In-depth information related to Penn Waste's recycling policies and procedures may be found within the recycling section of the website. Click here to view a list of frequently asked questions focused on recycling, including acceptable materials, proper preparation, etc.

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