Public Works
Yard Waste Drop Off
Key Contact
Kerry Grassley
610-374-8273 Ext. 401
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.
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 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.
Accepted Materials
- Grass clippings
- Leaf waste
- Loose yard waste
- Branches must be under 4 feet long and less than 4 inches thick.
- Yard waste in biodegradable bags
Unacceptable Materials
- Plastic bags
- Stumps
- Dirt
- Stones
- Root balls
- Food waste