The City of Allentown is reminding residents its new trash collection contract with waste hauler, J.P. Mascaro & Sons will take effect on June 1, 2025. To support a smooth transition, informational mailers have been sent to residents outlining service updates and reminding them of existing collection guidelines
May 14, 2025 – The City of Allentown is reminding residents its new trash collection contract with waste hauler, J.P. Mascaro & Sons will take effect on June 1, 2025. To support a smooth transition, informational mailers have been sent to residents outlining service updates and reminding them of existing collection guidelines.
What’s Changing:
“We want residents to know that while the service provider is changing, their routine won’t be,” said Jessica Trobetsky, Bureau of Recycling & Solid Waste Education Manager. “We’re working closely with J.P. Mascaro to ensure a smooth and transparent handoff.”
What’s Staying the Same:
The City’s yard waste drop-off site is open from the first full week of April until the Saturday before Thanksgiving on Wednesdays from 8 AM until 4 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM until 2 PM.
To support the new Allentown contract, J.P. Mascaro & Sons is hiring:
Interested applicants can learn more and apply online at jpmascaro.com/careers.
A copy of the educational mailer is also available online at allentownpa.gov/newtrashcontract. For questions about collection nights or service changes, please contact the Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste at (610) 437-8729.