Recycling and Refuse

Palmyra Borough has been publicly collecting refuse by Borough staff since 1947 for all residential customers and for approximately 80 businesses. Collection include everything except grass clippings, tires, appliances (white goods), hazardous waste, pesticides/herbicides, and motor oil/lubricants.

Recycling began in the Borough on 09/23/01, as mandated by PA Act 101. Over the years, the Borough has received several awards for Recycling Achievement from the County Solid Waste Authority.

Refuse is collected weekly. All garbage and refuse shall be stored in plastic or metal, watertight containers, no larger than 33 gallon capacity, with a weight limit of 45 pounds per can/bag, with tight fitting covers and handles. Plastic bags may be used for collection purposes only and not for outside storage. Please refer to attachment below, Refuse-Recycling Regulations for detailed information.

Recycling is collected bi-weekly. Recycling will be collected from Borough recycling containers only and should be placed out for collection at the same time and place as refuse. Additional recycling containers can be obtained at the Borough office at no charge. Please refer to attachment below, Refuse-Recycling Regulations for detailed information.


General Information

Containers shall not be set out at the street or alley for collection prior to sunset of the day before collection or later than 7:00 a.m. of the day of collection.

Refuse/recycling is billed to property owners on a quarterly basis in the amount of $55.00 per quarter. Refuse/recycling and sewer are shown on the same invoice.

All questions related to refuse/recycling should be directed to the Administration Department of the Borough Office (717) 838-6361.

Additional Information Concerning Refuse and Recycling

Bulky Waste Pick-up Form

Continuous Extra Capacity Form

Temporary Dumpster Service Agreement

Sewer and/or Refuse Vacancy Form