Go Green Program / Earth Day

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

If you wish to drop off these items, please contact the garage at (610) 374-8605 to schedule an appointment between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday thru Friday.

An appointment is not required to drop off yard waste on the first Saturday of the month from 8:00 AM to Noon during the months of April through November.
Yard Waste Drop-Off

The following types of yard waste will be accepted:

Grass clippings
Hedge clippings
Leaves
Tree branches (cut 4' or shorter and no thicker than 4" in diameter)
Garden waste

Unacceptable Materials:

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

Yard waste can be bundled or placed in biodegradable brown paper yard waste bags which are available locally at Home Depot, Lowe's and other hardware stores. No plastic bags are allowed. Please do not leave these items at the garage or curbside for trash collection.

The Borough Garage is located at South 1st Avenue and Chestnut Street. The program is open to West Reading residents only. No contractors are permitted at the drop off site. We reserve the right to refuse large quantities or unsuitable materials. The yard waste will be transported to an area facility and converted into mulch, keeping yard waste out of the landfill.

Ideas on How to Go Green

If you want to help your planet, do not think that there is nothing that can be done. Everyone plays an important part in keeping the environment clean and safe. The following tips are easy and things that anyone can use so do not wait!

Turn your computers off at night. Even on energy saving mode you are using a lot of energy.
Fix leaky faucets. This includes the toilet; even a small leak can cause a good amount of wasted water.
Recycling cell phones is another awesome way to go green. The average cell phone lasts about 18 months, but after this time they can be recycled and given life again!
Pay all of your bills online. This will not only save you time but will also help to reduce paper waste.
Buying products in bulk reduces the amount of packaging needed, thus providing considerable benefits to the environment.
Do rainwater harvesting. Collect rainwater and use it to water your lawn and garden.
Buy vegetables that are grown locally. Not only will they taste better they also help to reduce the use of paper, plastics and shipping material.
If you have items around the home that you no longer need, do not throw them away. Instead give them to someone who would use them, donate to a thrift store or have a garage sale and put some cash in your pocket.