Trash & Recycling
The Borough of Perkasie provides curbside solid waste and recycling collection for RESIDENTIAL customers within Borough limits.
RECYCLING PICKUP CHANGES STARTING ON JULY 10TH FOR ALL RESIDENTS:
- 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.
- set out PAPER & CARDBOARD for collection by 7:00am EVERY FRIDAY
- Click here for updated RULES & REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JULY 10TH.
As always, RESIDENTS are also able to drop off separated recyclables at the Borough’s Recycling Drop Off Center.
We accept these items for recycling. We collect curbside, and Borough residents are welcome to drop them at the Recycling Center during open hours. Note we do not collect or accept recyclables in plastic bags.
- HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS
The Bucks County website has more information about the correct disposal of leftover paint, electronics, appliances (including those with Freon) and hazardous waste events. View more information. - 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.
Commercial, institutional and educational establishments MUST have a contract with a private hauler for trash AND recycling. Recycling is the Law.
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.
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
Effective July 10, 2023 – Trash and recycling (plastics, glass, tin & aluminum) are now collected curbside Monday through Thursday. Click below for maps detailing the daily pick-up routes: