Plymouth Township residents rely on efficient and organized waste management to maintain a clean, healthy community. Understanding the local trash pick up schedule and services is crucial for every household to ensure proper disposal and contribute to municipal cleanliness.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Plymouth Township
Plymouth Township offers comprehensive trash collection services with multiple collection options to accommodate resident needs. Trash is collected twice per week, depending on your designated zone and recycling schedule.
Residential Trash Collection Details
- Collection Frequency: Twice weekly (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday)
- Timing: Place trash at curb by 6:00 am on collection day
- Container Requirements:
- Watertight containers with handles
- Loose-fitting lids
- Maximum 30 gallons
- Maximum weight of 50 lbs
- Maximum of four containers per collection
Recycling Services
Recycling is collected once per week with specific zone assignments:
- Monday (MO) zone: Trash days are Monday and Thursday
- Tuesday (TU) zone: Trash days are Tuesday and Friday
- Thursday (TH) zone: Trash days are Monday and Thursday
- Friday (FR) zone: Trash days are Tuesday and Friday
Recycling Guidelines
- Use 30-gallon blue recycle container
- Accepted items: glass, paper, plastic, cans, cardboard
- Unacceptable items include:
- Plastic bags
- Shredded paper
- Scrap metal
- Hazardous waste
- Ceramics
- Non-recyclable glass
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
- Household Appliances: Collected third Wednesday of each month
- Collection Fee: $10 per item
- Process:
- Call Public Works Department by second Friday of month
- Purchase $10 disposal sticker
- Be placed on collection list
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
- Collection Day: Every Wednesday
- Acceptable Containers: Biodegradable paper bags or designated yard waste containers
- Christmas Tree Disposal: Collected on any Wednesday in January
- Special Instructions: Remove ornaments, lights, and stands before disposal
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The township suspends trash collection on these holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- General Election Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
When a holiday falls on a weekday, collection schedules are adjusted accordingly.
Electronics and Special Waste
- Electronics Drop-Off: Free at Public Works Shed
- Television/Monitor Collection:
- Third Wednesday of month
- $10 collection fee
- Must call for disposal sticker
How to Request Services
Contact Public Works Department
- Phone: (610) 277-4103
- Address: 700 Belvoir Road
Plymouth Township’s trash pick up services provide residents with a structured, efficient waste management system. By following guidelines and staying informed about collection schedules, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
Trash is collected twice per week (Monday and Thursday) or (Tuesday and Friday). Click on the Recyling Map in the Public Works folder under the Documents
https://www.plymouthtwp.org/government/departments/solid_waste_trash_collection/waste_collection_schedule.php
In order to assure collection, please have all items to the curb by 7:00 am the day of your collection and no earlier than 6:00 pm the night before.