Langhorne Borough Fast Facts on Waste Removal
All waste is picked up every Wednesday. Place trash, recyclables, yard waste and bulk items out after 6:00pm Tuesday evening. Place containers so they are not blocked by parked vehicles.
We recommend using household waste containers between 20 and 35 gallons and may not exceed 50 pounds in weight. Use sturdy plastic or metal containers with handles and detachable lids.
Some items require an appointment such as; refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers containing CFC’s need to be scheduled. To make an appointment, call 215-675-8000
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Any questions regarding issues with trash, recycling or yard waste collection call 215-675-8000.
Holiday Pickups
If a scheduled holiday (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day) falls on a regularly scheduled pickup day, pickup will be the following day.
2023. Winter Holiday Trash serving will run one day behind. Trash pick up will be on December 28th and January 4th.
This year collection of holiday recyclable greenery will take place curbside on January 10th and 17th 2024 Please make sure to remove all ornaments, wires, and do not put in bags. If you miss those dates the greens can also go out on regular trash days where they will be picked up as trash and will not be recycled.
Bulk Items
Collection of larger items is on Wednesdays as with other waste and recycling services. Types of bulk items collected include furniture, cabinets, washers and dryers. You are limited to one bulk item per week.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected Wednesdays with other waste. Place yard waste in containers no larger than 32 gallons or in brown paper bags-no plastic bags, please. Acceptable yard waste includes: Branches up to three inches (3″) in diameter, Christmas trees and small stumps and logs under six feet (6′) in length. Curbside collection of yard waste occurs each Wednesday throughout the year.
Recyclable Items
Metal: tin and aluminum cans, empty aerosol cans and empty paint cans.
Glass: Jars and bottles
Mixed Paper: Newspaper, magazines, mail (junk and personal), phone books, food boxes (remove plastic liner), computer papers, flyers, wrapping paper (no foil or plastic wrap), soda and beer cartons(no food- soiled paper, please!)
Recycling Tips
Recyclables should be placed in a recycle bin or can clearly be labeled as “Recyclables.” All recycle is now single stream, meaning you can put all of your recyclables together in one bin – cans, glass, mixed paper, cardboard, and most plastic containers. Recycling labels are available free of charge at Langhorne Borough Hall or Langhorne Tax and Bookkeeping. Put your recycling bin out every Wednesday as with other trash services. Please use containers no larger than 35 gallons.
Plastic containers: Recycle all household plastic containers. Soda and water bottles, condiment and peanut butter jars, etc. Milk, water and juice jugs, detergents, shampoo bottles, dairy product containers, flower pots, some household cleaners. Rigid plastic containers and juice bottles. Plastic tubs and lids from butter, margarine or similar products. Yogurt containers and deli trays. Plastic cups, plates and to-go containers. Many mixed plastic containers and plastic products.
Clean Cardboard
Empty, flattened and cut to newspaper size. Newspapers, magazines, catalogs and phone books should be bundled and tied with string or twine (no more than 50 pounds per bundle) or placed in a brown paper bag- no plastic bags, please. Flatten and cut clean cardboard to newspaper size, and recycle it with newspapers.
Leftover Paint
If you use Evaporate latex paint by air-drying or mixing with kitty litter, shredded newspaper or other absorbent you may bag it and put out with your regular trash.
Wastes Not Accepted As Regular Waste ( Household Hazardous Waste)
Items not considered regular waste are, liquid waste of any type, tree stumps or tires. HHW of any type is not accepted, including insecticides, pesticides, gasoline, waste oil, non-latex paints, varnish, and thinners, drain cleaner, pool chemicals, car parts or similar materials as part of your regular waste removal services. Hold all household hazardous Waste materials for special HHW collection events.
Electronics Recycling Law
Counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania jointly hold electronic collection events. Please contact your county at 215-345-3414 or via email at aafectes@co.bucks.pa.us. to see when the next event will be held.
Companies recycling electronics in Pennsylvania must have R2 or similar certification that assures the public that any information contained in recycled devices is protected until the time the device is destroyed, and that human health and the environment are protected at all steps during the recycling process, whether the recycling occurs in the United States or abroad.
Household Hazardous Waste
Pennsylvania Department of Enviomental Protection: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is typically comprised of unused household products that may explode, catch fire, or be generally harmful to the environment if not properly disposed. Some examples of HHW are paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, batteries, and motor oil. For a more complete description of HHW, check out our HHW explainer. The following list includes some general guidelines for reducing the environmental risks associated with the use of these materials:
