The following are some tips to make sure you are served properly and consistently:
- Put your trash in a bag: Bags prevent loose trash from sticking or freezing to the bottom of the can, where personnel cannot reach it.
- Place containers where they can be accessed: Place your container on a level, visible, and accessible area no more than 3 ft. from the street. The containers must be able to move freely to the truck (i.e., no parked vehicles or locked/tethered cans).
- Place containers out on time: Containers must be placed out by midnight the night before the scheduled collection day.
- Put materials in the right containers: Never mix trash, recyclables, or yard waste together.
- No liquids: All trash should be drained and free from liquids before being placed in trash containers.
- Recycling: Make sure no food contamination ends up in your recycling container. Recyclables do not need to be bagged.
- Yard Waste: Yard waste can be disposed of between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays) 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 at the Borough Garage from 9:00 a.m. to Noon during the months of April through November. The address for the Borough Garage is 123 S. 1st Avenue, West Reading (1st Avenue & Chestnut Street).
- Bulk Items: A bulk tag may be purchased at Borough Hall for items that are too large to fit in your trash container. Click here for more information.
- Metal Items: Contact Borough Hall to schedule a free metal item pickup on Monday mornings by the Public Works Department. These items will be recycled rather than ending up in a landfill.