Palmerton Borough – MONDAY COLLECTION Entire Town
Direct Dial 610-936-9967
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Welcome to the new trash and recycling service for Palmerton Borough! We’re excited to begin servicing in the New Year!
Whitetail Disposal will be closed Wednesday, January 1st in observance of the holiday.
The first trash collection will take place on Monday, January 6th and every Monday thereafter.
The first recycling collection will take place Monday, January 13th and every other Monday thereafter.
Whitetail Disposal is proud to partner with Palmerton Borough to provide weekly trash and bi-weekly recycling service to it’s residents.
- Up to five (5) thirty-five (35) gallon bags not to exceed forty (40) pounds per container.
- Please make sure to have your waste curbside Sunday night for collection on Monday.
We cannot take:
- Hazardous waste including radioactive, reactive, toxic, ignitable, corrosive, or acidic items.
- E-waste including televisions, computers, etc.
- C & D including materials resulting from construction, remodeling, repair or demolition operations.
Bulk Waste
Each residential property shall be entitled to place one item of bulk waste at the curb each week.
Large items of refuse including, furniture, carpet, mattresses, and appliances normally generated at a residential property.
- This does not include construction debris: waste building materials resulting from construction, remodeling, repair or demolition operations.
Mattresses and Toilets
For our employees’ safety:
- Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.
- Toilets must be bagged.
REFUSE COLLECTION: Please remember Ordinance 549 regulating the placement of garbage for collection, as follows: “No acceptable waste shall be placed or allowed to be placed or shall remain in containers on or along any public street, alley, sidewalk, or curb or between the sidewalk and curb prior to 24 hours before the specified day of collection. Empty containers shall be removed no later than 6:00 pm the day following collection.” Violators will be cited.
Recycling Services
Recyclables must be clean and dry.
Do not bag recyclables.
If your recycling is contaminated it will be handled as trash.
Plastic 1-7 (1 & 2 preferred)
Plastic Bags