Upper Chichester Township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania provides trash and recycling services for residents. The township publishes an annual trash calendar detailing the pickup schedule for various waste streams.
Overview of Trash and Recycling Services
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Trash – Collected weekly on Fridays.
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Recycling – Collected biweekly on Fridays.
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Yard Waste – Seasonal biweekly collection on Mondays opposite metals pickup. Additional drop-offs available.
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Metal Bulk Items – Biweekly collection on Mondays by appointment.
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Burnable Bulk Items – Weekly collection on trash day up to 2 items.
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Christmas Trees – Collected on select dates in January.
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Leaf Collection – Weekly collection October 30 to December 5 on recycling days.
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Shredding Events – Twice a year at the township complex.
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Household Hazardous Waste – Annual collection event in October.
2023 Trash Calendar
The 2023 trash calendar for Upper Chichester Township is available on the township website. Here are some key details:
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Holidays affecting service: Trash collection moves to Saturday after New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Recycling moves to the following week.
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Leaf collection runs October 30 to December 5 on recycling days. Leaves must be in biodegradable bags.
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Christmas tree collection is January 3, 9, 10 and December 26. Remove all decorations.
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Shredding events are March 11 and September 30 from 9am-12pm at the township complex.
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Household hazardous waste collection is October 14. Registration required.
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Contact the Public Works Department at 484-483-7215 for metal bulk item pickup appointments and questions.
Trash Guidelines
Upper Chichester Township provides guidelines for trash disposal:
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All trash must be placed curbside in trash cans or bags by 7am on collection days.
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Weight limits:
- Trash bags/cans cannot exceed 50 pounds.
- Bulk items cannot exceed 25 pounds.
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Building materials, tires, electronics, and hazardous waste cannot be disposed with trash.
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Yard waste must be bundled or in containers. No plastic bags.
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Christmas trees must be free of all decorations.
Recycling Guidelines
The township recycles plastic, glass, cartons, paper, cardboard, and metals.
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Have recyclables curbside by 7am on recycling days in cans or bags.
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Do not bag recyclables together. Place paper in paper bags or cardboard boxes.
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Break down and flatten all cardboard boxes.
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Acceptable plastics: #1-7 except black plastic, Styrofoam, and plastic bags.
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Acceptable metals: aluminum, steel, tin cans, empty aerosol cans.
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Remove caps and rinse all containers.
Medical and Hazardous Waste Disposal
Special handling is required for medical waste and household hazardous waste.
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Medical waste from radiation therapy patients can set off alarms at processing facilities. Follow your provider’s instructions for handling and notify the township for pickup.
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Household hazardous waste like chemicals, batteries, CFL bulbs, and gasoline must be disposed of properly. Do not place in trash. The annual collection event in October is open to residents by registration.
More Information
- Upper Chichester Township Public Works Department: 484-483-7215
- 2023 Trash Calendar: https://www.upperchi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-NEW-TRASH-CALENDAR.pdf
- Trash and Recycling Page: https://www.upperchi.org/departments/public-works/trash-calendar/
Stay up to date on trash and recycling schedules by checking the Upper Chichester Township website. Contact the Public Works Department with any questions on waste collection services, guidelines, and special disposal needs. Proper sorting and disposal of trash and recycling helps keep the community clean and environmentally friendly.
Reference
https://www.upperchi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-NEW-TRASH-CALENDAR.pdf