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Yard Waste Drop Off

Yard Waste

Did you know that your yard waste should be disposed of at the Borough Garage?

Yard waste will not be collected by the trash hauler and can be disposed of between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment at the Borough Garage, please call 610-374-8605 to schedule an appointment:

Or

Yard waste may be disposed of on the first Saturday of the month without an appointment from 9:00 a.m. to Noon during the months of April through November.

Drop Off Collection Site:

The Public Works Department yard waste drop off site is located at:

123 S. First Avenue

West Reading, PA 19611

Regulations:

The drop off site is available to Borough residents only. Residents must show proof of residency to the site attendant. No contractors are permitted at the drop off site.

Materials accepted at the drop off are as follows:

Accepted Materials:

  • Grass clippings
  • Leaf waste
  • Loose yard waste
  • Tree branches cut 4 feet or shorter; no thicker than 4 inches in diameter
  • Yard waste in biodegradable bags

Unacceptable Materials:

  • Plastic bags
  • Stumps
  • Dirt
  • Stones
  • Root balls
  • Food waste
  • Bamboo
  • Straw
  • Hay