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1. How do I apply for a dumpster permit?

Dumpster permits can be obtained at the Public Works Department. A fee of $45 per week applies. In addition to this, a fee of $21 per space, per day will apply for all metered spaces taken up by the dumpster.

2. How do I apply for a street opening permit?

In order to close a road in the Borough the contractor must:

1)    Contact Public Works with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. If working on a Monday, you must notify PW no later than 3PM on the preceding Thursday.

2)    Contractor must notify the Parking Department 48 hours in advance for their No Parking Postings. If working on a Monday, you must notify Parking no later than 3PM on the preceding Thursday.

3)    You must notify PW if emergency vehicles will have access

4)    You must notify PW if it is a partial or full closure

5)    Contractor is responsible for placing road closure signs out and responsible for flaggers if required

6)    No closures can be requested the day of work unless a 100% true emergency

7)    A copy of the approved and paid PW Highway Occupancy Permit must be on the job site.

8)    Road Closures are permitted from 9AM – 3PM

9)    If a state road, PADOT approval is required

** Please note, failure to comply with this policy will result in a shut-down of the jobsite.

*** Please contact Public Works at 610-696-5282 for a permit and the procedures.  

3. What day is my trash and recycling collected?

Trash and recycling are collected on the same day. The collection routes are as follows:

Northwest Quadrant: Monday

Northeast Quadrant: Tuesday

Southeast Quadrant: Wednesday

Southwest Quadrant: Thursday

4. What can I put out with my recycling?

Refer to the recycling page for specifics on accepted items for recycling.

5. What can I put out with my trash?

Each property in the borough may place out 2, 35-gallon trash cans per week. In addition to these 2 cans, each property may place out no more than 4 of the Borough disposal bags.

6. Where can I buy borough disposal bags?

Please view the solid waste page for a list of locations.

7. When is bulk trash week?

Bulk trash week occurs during the week containing the 1st Monday of the month. Please refer to the Bulk Trash page under the Public Works Department for specific dates each month.  Each property may place out 1 large item at this time. Tires, television, computers, or appliances containing Freon are not accepted as bulk trash.

8. Where can I dispose of special recycling?

Electronics, appliances containing FREON, Flourescent bulbs & CFL bulbs may be taken to the Public Works Department for a fee. Tires will only be collected by appointment only. Please call 610-696-5282 to set up an appointment. The Public Works Department is located at:
205 Lacey St.
West Chester, PA 19382

Hazardous waste can be taken to the Chester County Household Hazardous Waste events throughout the year. Please visit their website for more information about upcoming events.

9. What days is the Public Works Yard Waste Drop-Off open?

The drop off is open to Borough residents the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. It is also open the 4th Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. between April and November. You must present proof of residency to the attendant.

10. What can I put out for yard waste collection?

Yard waste will be collected in tied bundles no longer than 4-inch length or in biodegradable bags. Yard waste placed out in trash cans or that is not tied into bundles will not be collected.

11. How can I sign up for the borough's tree planting program?

View the tree page in the Public Works Department to apply.

12. When does street sweeping occur in my neighborhood?

Generally areas north of Market Street are swept on Mondays and Tuesdays while areas south of Market Street are swept on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The central business district being swept nightly.

Parking is normally restricted in these areas from 2 - 5 a.m. and from 8 - 11 a.m. Check the restricted parking signage on your block and please be sure to have your vehicle moved during these times.

13. When does the borough call a snow emergency?

A Snow Emergency is declared when a snow accumulation of 6 inches or more is expected or when hazardous conditions exist, such as an ice storm.  During a Snow Emergency, cars on Snow Emergency Routes must be moved to other parking locations for the duration of the Snow Emergency.

14. Where can I park my car if an emergency is called?

Parking charges are waived at all surface parking lots and borough parking garages (Chestnut Street and Bicentennial) during the snow emergency.

15. How can I pay my water and sewer bill?

You can pay your Aqua-PA bill by mail or in person at:
East Goshen United Check Cashing
1159 West Chester Pike
West Chester, PA 19382

You may pay your sewer bill through the Treasurer's Office at:
401 E. Gay St.
West Chester, PA 19380

16. What is the Solid Waste Collection Schedule?

Municipal solid waste is collected by employees of the Borough of West Chester Department of Public Works. Municipal waste is collected one day per week in each of the four Borough quadrants.

For more information http://west-chester.com/164/Solid-Waste

17. What us Recyclable Collection Schedule?

Recycling in West Chester follows the same schedule as trash collection. The Borough's recycling program is a single-stream, curbside collection program.

For more information http://west-chester.com/160/Recycling