Trappe Borough is proud to provide comprehensive trash, recycling, and compost services to its residents. This is paid from the borough budget so that residents do not need to contract for trash collection individually.
TRASH COLLECTION
Trappe Borough provides trash services to all private homes. Businesses and residences of more than two units are excluded.
- Residents are permitted to place up to three 30-gallon trash containers per week at the curb.
- Bulk items are collected on the last Wednesday of March, June, September and December.
- No yard waste, tires, hazardous waste, construction material or liquids are allowed.
BULK PICKUP
We have bulk pick ups 4-times a year, always the last Wednesday of the quarter.
RECYCLING
The recycling container is a special bin provided by the borough. Residents are urged to recycle newspapers (either tied or placed in paper/plastic bags) aluminum and metal cans, rigid plastic and glass containers.
SCHEDULE
Trash/recycling pickups are collected each Wednesday starting at 5:00 AM.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Montogomery County provides for the collection of various household hazardous materials such as paint thinners, computers, and mercury thermometers. Call (610) 278-3618 or visit www.wsaemc.org for more information and schedules.
COMPOST
The boroughs of Trappe and Collegeville maintain a compost facility at 333 West 7th Avenue near the intersection with Township Line Road. This facility is available for residents to compost leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings, Christmas trees, and similar material. No tree stumps are accepted. Mulch created at the facility is free to Collegeville and Trappe Borough residents.
- Summer Hours until October 2007
Hours: Wednesday 5:30PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 8:00AM to 4:00PM - Fall and Winter Hours: During the fall, evening hours are adjusted to better fit the change from Daylight Savings Time. During the winter, the facility is open only limited weekends.
- Contact the Public Works department at (610)489-2831 for more information.