Due to an increase in the overall volume
of trash and refuse being collected in the Borough and
increasing costs for disposal, a new bulk waste and
white goods pick-up service is being initiated. As of
April 1, 2005 residents that desire the Borough to pick
up and dispose of bulk waste items and white goods must
complete a service order form and pay an additional
amount for each item. Completed service order forms
can be brought in or mailed to Borough Hall. Stickers
for each item will be issued upon payment. The stickers
should be placed on the items for which they were purchased
and the contractor will be notified to pick them up.
Bulk waste items and white goods that do not have the
proper sticker will not be picked up. All residents
are being asked to comply with Borough Ordinances and
this new program. Additional order forms can be obtained
from the Finance Department at Borough Hall or by calling
610-970-6530.
Trash will not be collected on the following
days/holidays:
Saturdays, Sundays &
New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If your trash collection day is one the above Holidays,
then your trash will not be collected until the following
scheduled day.
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Recycling
The Borough’s recycling program is a
commingled curbside collection program, meaning that
all recyclables may be mixed together in your green
recycling bin. Newspaper needs to be bundled and placed
on top of your container.
When to Recycle
Recycled items are collected once a week in the following
areas:
| Recycling Day for Residents |
Thursday - East side of Pottstown
Tuesday - West side of Pottstown
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| The following items can be recycled: |
- Plastic 1&2 (HDPE & PETE)
- Aluminum and Bimetal Cans
- All metal food and beverage cans are recyclable.
- Clear, Amber& Green Glass, Food &
Beverage Bottles & Jars
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Telephone Books
- Junk Mail
- Cereal Boxes (Inside packaging removed)
|
All other metal items such as aerosol cans, pots and
pans, wire hangers, etc. are not included in the recycling
program. No lids or covers—just the cans.
Any glass bottles and jars used for food or beverages
are recyclable. Glass that did not contain a food or
beverage is not included in the recycling program. No
lids or covers—just the glass jars.
| How to Recycle |
1) |
Plastic, Glass and Metal Cans go in the Recycling
Bin (Make sure they have been rinsed out and the
lids removed). No other items should be
placed in the recycle bin. |
2) |
Newspapers, magazines, telephone books, cereal
boxes, junk mail, etc, should be tied with string
in bundles no more than 12 inches high or placed
in a paper (not plastic) shopping bag. |
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Leaf
Collection Program
The Borough of Pottstown’s leaf collection
program will begin on Tuesday,
October 16, 2007 and continue until Thursday,
December 6, 2007. Leaves must be placed in BIODEGRADABLE
PAPER BAGS for pickup.
Pottstown leaf bags will cost $ .50 each.
Bagged leaves should be placed where your recycling container is placed for collection.
Collection day for bagged leaves will be the same day as recycling pickup.
The leaf collection program is under contract to J. P Mascaro.
Leaves placed in plastic bags, or other types of containers, will
not be accepted. Leaves cannot be mixed with household trash
for collection. Raking of leaves into the street is a violation of Borough
Ordinance # 1773.
Leaf collection bags are available at the following locations:
Borough Hall, 100 High Street
Pottstown Public Library, 500 High Street
Pottstown YMCA, N. Adams & Jackson Streets
Professional Pharmacy, 920 N. Charlotte Street
Pottstown Roller Mills, 625 Industrial Hwy.
Trophies-N-More, 236 High Street
Pat’s Beverages, 1432 High Street
Giant Food Store, 799 State Street
Redners Market, 1300 N. Charlotte Street
Goodwill
Fire & Rescue Co., 714 High Street
Empire Hook & Ladder
Fire Co., 76 N. Franklin Street
If you need additional information please call 610-970-6527. |
