Trash & Recycling

TRASH

What days are trash pickup days?

Pick-up is every Wednesday. If a Major Holiday falls on or before Wednesday, pick-up will be the following day. The holidays are New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Up to two (2) 64 Gallon cans per home.

If you have any bulk items (sofa, mattress, desk, dresser, etc) that need to be picked up, CALL Casella at 570-305-2125 or 570-305-2127 to schedule bulk item pick up, at an additional charge.

RECYCLING

What Day is Recycle day?

Recycle day is also Every Wednesday. If a Major holiday falls on or before recycling day, pick up will be the following day. The holidays are Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, New Years Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Memorial Day.

No need to remove: Paper clips, stamps, address labels, staples, metal fasteners, cellophane address windows, rubber bands, bindings, plastic tabs.

Any questions please call the Borough Hall at 610-693-3437.

Who must comply?

All Businesses and residents in the Borough must comply.

According to Ordinance 2019-4 each property must pay for trash service whether a pickup is conducted or not. Only business and apartment buildings with over EIGHT units are excluded. Dumpsters are then used by their own choice of Company. Each calendar year, businesses are required to report how much they recycle and the items they recycle.

Electronic Waste Collection: The Solid Waste Authority has a waste collection center located at 1316 Hilltop Rd, Leesport. The center is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8AM to 12 noon. They accept all electronic items, TVs (limit 2), VCRs, microwaves, air conditioners, and fluorescent light bulbs, etc.

This is free for all residents.

There is a fee for businesses and an appointment is needed.

Call 610-478-6362.

What is Close Loop Recycling?

Recycling is the most often advertised of the 3R’s, so it’s likely you’ve heard of it before. Recycling is changing old products into new ones so they can be resold. Single stream recycling is the simplest method of recycling where all recyclables (no need for separating!) are sent to a Material Recovery Facility where they are separated, sorted, processed and sold to manufacturers to be used in products and packaging that re-enter the market. (ClOSING THE LOOP).

For example, when you set out bottles and cans to be recycled, they may re-enter the marketplace as new bottles or cans, or they can be changed into things like bicycles or asphalt. Turn leftover kitchen waste into compost for your flower or vegetable gardens.

W-R-W Council of Governments is not trying to change your perspective or opinion on the environment or global warming…..we are simply asking you to consider the part you play in leaving the earth a better place for future generations. Your actions and behaviors TODAY will have a long-lasting impact on your children’s, your grandchildren’s and even your great grandchildren’s future. Just remember CLOSE THE LOOP!

Recycling is just one of many ways that we can help the environment. Every step we take, however small is one more towards helping and supporting the environment in which we live. Getting everyone involved, from kids to adults, can help produce a better environment for many generations to come.

Commercial Recycling

The Borough of Robesonia Ordinance 2019-4 requires a mandatory recycling program throughout the borough. The Borough has established recycling requirements for all properties in the Borough of Robesonia.

It shall be the duty of every property owner in the borough wherein recyclables are generated and/or accumulated to providers for the collection, removal and disposal of such recyclables in accordance with the provisions of PA State Act 101.

Those properties in the borough not receiving municipal recycling collection service including, but no limited to, large apartment and condominium type properties, large commercial and industrial properties and institutional properties shall establish and maintain their own private recycling programs in accordance with the provisions of this Part and Act 101. All such properties shall submit periodic reports regarding their recycling programs providing information as requested by the Borough.

Acceptable recycling materials include:

Aluminum cans
Newspapers
Bimetallic cans
Corrugated paper
Glass containers (clear, green and/or brown)
High-grade office paper
Plastic containers
Steel cans
PET plastics
HDPE plastics

Please note: private recycling programs must include, as a minimum: aluminum cans, corrugated paper and high-grade office paper.

Further information and/or assistance can be obtained by calling the Borough office at 610-693-3474.