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Curbside Yard Waste Ends the week of November 24th 

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CURBSIDE YARD WASTE

Curbside yard waste collection will begin March 31st and
end the week of Thanksgiving on your recycling night. 

Yard waste, branches, trimmings, etc. should be placed in a separate can or bundle. Branches should be 5 inches or less in diameter.  NO LITTER OR TRASH MIXED WITH YARD WASTE.  If you have any questions, please contact Recycling & Solid Waste at 610-437-8729.

Yard waste stickers are available at the Recycling and Solid Waste Office. They are also available upon request via telephone or email request link on right hand side.

 PLEASE USE containers with yard waste stickers for your grass and other yard waste.

Winter Yard Waste Hours: December 7th, 10 am to 12 pm. January 4th, 10 am to 12 pm. February 1st, 10 am to 12 pm. March 7th, 10 am to 12 pm.


Yard Waste Site Closes Saturday, November 23
CITY OF ALLENTOWN RESIDENTS ONLY

2019 Yard Waste Site
1401 Oxford Dr. (Oxford Dr. & Fish Hatchery Rd.)

 Regular season April 1 through Saturday, November 23rd
Mondays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays 8:00 am - 6:30 pm*
Fridays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturdays  8:00 am - 3:00 pm

 * or dusk whichever comes first 

Do you need mulch? Mulch loading services are available every Wednesday during the season from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Loading services will be available for a prepaid fee of $12 per bucket load. There is no cost for self-loading material. The City cannot guarantee the quality or quantity available. Payment must be made at the Recycling & Solid Waste Office. 641 S 10th St prior to loading. No payments will be accepted at the yard waste site. Larger loads of mulch by appointment only.

 

Additional Information
Residents must provide identification to use the yard waste drop-off site. If you have any questions concerning the Yard Waste Site, call the Bureau of Recycling at 610.437.8729.

Request stickers or additional information.

Questions about yard waste? Yard waste site location and hours, Curbside collection, Leaf pickup, Christmas tree pick up. This hotline will keep you up to date with all important yard waste information. Call the Hotline at 610-841-5657.

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