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Trash & Recycling

The Borough of Perkasie provides curbside solid waste and recycling collection for RESIDENTIAL customers within Borough limits.

2024 RULES & REGULATIONS for Trash & Recycling (includes holiday schedule)

RECYCLING PICK-UP FOR BOROUGH RESIDENTS IS AS FOLLOWS:

COMINGLED (plastics, glass, tin, auminum)

  • Set out PLASTICS, GLASS, TIN, ALUMINUM EVERY WEEK by 7:00am on the SAME DAY as TRASH COLLECTION.
  • Use your own RECYCLING container and set it alongside your Borough TRASH toter or bag.

PAPER & CARDBOARD

  • Set out PAPER & CARDBOARD for collection by 7:00am EVERY FRIDAY

As always, RESIDENTS are also able to drop off separated recyclables at the Borough’s Recycling Drop Off Center.

We accept the following items for recycling (Note: we do not collect or accept recyclables in plastic bags):

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  • HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS
    The Bucks County Planning Commission website has information about the correct disposal of leftover paint, electronics, appliances (including those with Freon) and hazardous waste events.  
  • PLASTIC BAGS
    View this link for a resource to recycle plastic bags.
  • ELECTRONICS
    Perkasie PC Repair & Recycling accept electronics for recycling. Most small electronics are FREE to recycle. There is a fee to dispose of TVs and computer monitors.

Recycling is the Law. 

Commercial, institutional and educational establishments MUST have a contract with a private hauler for trash AND recycling.

Curbside RESIDENTIAL TRASH Collection

Trash must be placed out before 7:00am, in a Borough disposal bag that is closed at the top, or in a fully closed trash toter. There will be no call backs for trash put out late. Trash includes garbage (when drained of liquids), paper, rags, leather, rubber, metals, metal foils, ceramics, crockery, plastics, and similar items normally produced by or originating from a private residence.

Perkasie Borough's trash collection rules are listed here: 2024 RULES & REGULATIONS for Trash & Recycling (includes holiday schedule)

Residents may purchase Borough trash bags from Borough Hall or local grocery stores (“Pay As You Go”) or may sign up for a trash can/toter, which is billed quarterly.  Toter Service Sign-Up Form

Trash and recycling (plastics, glass, tin & aluminum) are collected curbside Monday through Thursday.  Click below for maps detailing the daily pick-up routes:

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