Public Works

BOROUGH RECYCLING PROGRAM

Recycling in West Chester follows the same schedule as trash collection. We have a "commingled" curbside collection program, meaning that the following recyclables may be mixed together in your blue 20 gallon recycling container: Clear, green, and brown glass, Plastics bottles and jugs; #1 and #2 only, Aluminum beverage cans, and steel food and beverage cans. Mixed paper must be packed in brown paper bags (NO plastic bags), and placed next to bins. Cardboard must be flattened, reduced in size, bundled, and placed next to bins. If you do not have a container, you may pick one up at the Public Works Department at 205 Lacey Street for a charge of $6.00 per container. There is no limit to the amount of recycling you may put out each week, so we encourage you to purchase extra bins if needed. Remember to print your address on the container in the space provided.

Click on the pictures to learn what to do with your recyclables before putting them in your bin!

Plastics

Aluminum

Glass

Steel/Tin Cans

Mixed Paper

Cardboard

Click here to view the Recycling Program Monthly Calendars.

WHICH ITEMS MUST BE RECYCLED BY RESIDENTS WITH BOROUGH TRASH COLLECTION?

  1. Aluminum beverage cans: rinse, clean and flatten
  2. Steel food and beverage cans: soup, tuna fish, pet food, coffee, etc. - rinse, clean and flatten
  3. Glass bottles and jars: clear, green and brown only - rinse, clean and remove lids
  4. Plastic bottles and jugs: soda or spring water bottles, milk or water jugs, colored laundry detergent bottles, - rinse clean and flatten
  5. Mixed paper: newspapers, phone books, magazines, office paper, junk mail, computer paper, corrugated and light cardboard. Pack tightly in paper bags. Place bundles next to your recycling container.
  6. Leaves: must also be recycled. Visit the link for leaves for further information

WHICH ITEMS MUST BE RECYCLED BY RESIDENTS WITH PRIVATE TRASH COLLECTION?

  1. Aluminum beverage cans
  2. Clear, green and brown glass

Residents who live in apartment buildings with private trash collection service are required to recycle. Talk with your landlord to make sure arrangements have been made with regard to recycling. The management of apartment buildings and rooming houses are responsible for providing recycling containers and educating their tenants about the recycling program.

WHICH ITEMS MUST BE RECYCLED BY BUSINESSES, INSTITUTIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES?

  1. High grade office paper
  2. Corrugated paper
  3. Aluminum beverage cans
  4. Clear, green and brown glass
  5. Leaves

The Borough provides curbside collection of mixed paper (includes corrugated and high grade office paper) for those businesses, institutions and community activities that receive Borough trash collection. Be sure to reduce corrugated boxes in size before placing out for collection. Businesses that do not receive Borough trash and recycling collection must contact their private collection contractor for information on recycling these products.

For further information on the Borough of West Chester Recycling Program, or if you wish to obtain copies of the household recycling guide, contact the Public Works Department at 696-5282.

Remember recycling is not just a good idea, it's the law!

CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO FIND OUT WHERE TO RECYCLE THESE ITEMS!

Junk Mail

Automotive Wastes

Batteries

Cell Phones

Computers

Ink Cartridges

Smoke Detectors

Miscellaneous

Freon Recovery

Paint Disposal

Bulk Items
 

For more information on recycling please visit the following links: www.chestercountyswa.org
www.earth911.org
www.dep.state.pa.us
www.proprecycles.org

CONTACT US

Department of Public Works
Borough of West Chester
Phone: (610) 696-5282
205 Lacey Street Fax: (610) 436-1383
West Chester, PA 19382 E-mail: publicworks@west-chester.com

 
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