Trash & Recycling
Important Changes to Municipal Waste Services in Lower Pottsgrove
As of January 1, 2007, Lower Pottsgrove Township will implement the following changes to trash collection in the Township:
All residents on private streets with more than 10 residences who currently receive waste services under the Township's waste contract will no longer receive these services.
All residents who continue to receive municipal waste services will be billed $50 twice a year in March and September to offset increases in costs to the Township. A trash certification to finalize the billing prior to the settlement date of a property transfer is required if you are selling your home. When ordering a trash certification, please show the property address, buyer, seller and settlement date. For more information, please contact staff at the Township office at 610-323-0436. See letter to residents.
Waste Collection Services
- municipal waste collection for residents who live on public streets
- private waste collection residents who live on private streets
- commercial waste collection for businesses in the Township
Each of type of waste collection must meet standard Township collection requirements.
Recycling Requirements
Residential and Commercial recycling requirements
Reporting Requirements
All commercial and private haulers that operate in Lower Pottsgrove Township are required to report waste and recyclable tonnages to the Township on a quarterly or annual basis.
Monthly Leaf Collection
As of January 1, 2007, residential waste haulers who operate in Lower Pottsgrove Township must collect leaf waste on a monthly basis. Residents who participate in municipal waste collection can find more information here.
Grass Clippings
Haulers will not collect grass clippings. They should be composted in your yard. For more information on composting grass clippings and other yard wastes please see the DEP website for composting ideas and instructions.
Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste items include car batteries, gasoline, motor oil, oil-based paints, insect sprays, computer components, monitors, hard drives and housings. For more information about household hazardous wastes or ways to dispose of them, visit the Montgomery County Recycling Site or call the Montgomery County Recycling Coordinator at (610) 278-3045.
Documents & Forms
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Waste Ordinance, last revised October 26, 2006
Recycling Ordinance, last revised October 26, 2006
