2972 of Upper Darby Township requires all residents to separate from their regular trash and to recycle the following: SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING is defined as the collection of newspapers & paper products corrugated paper & cardboard aluminum food & beverage cans steel & bi-metallic food & beverage cans plastic products numbered 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 (no plastic bags) and glass containers, excluded are plate glass, light bulbs, automotive glass, blue glass, porcelain and ceramic products. (It’s helpful to punch drainage holes in the bottom of your trash can.) The allowable total combined weight per household pick-up is 200lbs. This includes days when there is an excessive amount of rain and the can fills with water. Weight limit: The combined weight of a trash can and the trash contained within it shall not exceed 40lbs. Cans larger than 32 gallons, or cans with attached lids, may not be completely emptied due to the can size or attached lids. Trash Can Size: Trash cans should not exceed 32 gallons in size and should not have permanently attached lids.

Cans must be removed from the trash line no later than 6:00 P.M. Couches & Small Furniture Items: Small tables, chairs, couches, and televisions will be picked up with your regular trash but are limited to only one (1) furniture item per trash collection.Ĭollection Time: Trash must be out for pick-up no later than 7:00 A.M.Check calendar for the location of a hazardous waste drop-off event. Oil based Paint is a hazardous waste and is not acceptable. Use kitty litter or a “paint dry” product if needed. Paint: Latex Paint (water based): Remove the lid from can and the paint must be completely dried out.To prevent serious injuries, please do not place any broken glass in trash bags Large Glass Items or Broken Glass: Any large glass item such as glass table tops and mirrors should be broken down and placed in a sealed box.Branches should not be greater than 4 inches in diameter. Branches: Branches must be cut down to 3 feet in length and tied in a bundle.Each bundle should not exceed 40lbs and cannot be rain soaked. Carpeting must be cut down to 3 feet in length, rolled up and tied in a bundle. Carpeting: One (1) room of carpeting per collection.Grass clippings: Place all grass clippings in a bag in the trash can, not loose in the can.Mattress disposal bags are sold at most major retailers and home improvement stores, such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, and. Mattresses/box springs cannot be rain soaked and MUST be placed in a sealable clear plastic or vinyl mattress bag. Mattresses or box springs: Put out with your regular trash, but limited to only one (1) each per collection.The following items may also be acceptable to regular collection, if properly prepared for pick-up. Regular household trash consists of garbage, rubbish, and waste material generated in private homes or apartment houses with less than five units. REGULAR HOUSEHOLD TRASH COLLECTION SERVICE:

Collect trash