Keeping your community clean and environmentally responsible starts with efficient waste management. Baldwin Borough residents can rely on a comprehensive trash and recycling collection service that ensures proper disposal and sustainable practices for the entire community.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Baldwin
Baldwin Borough has partnered with Waste Management (WM) to provide reliable residential waste services. Trash collection occurs once per week, with specific guidelines to ensure efficient pickup.
Residential Trash Collection
- Weekly collection using a 96-gallon burgundy cart with a grey lid
- Trash must be bagged and contained within the cart
- Cart lid must close completely
- Place cart at the curb after 6 PM the night before collection or before 6 AM on collection day
- Maintain at least 3 feet of clearance between cart and obstacles like mailboxes or parked vehicles
What Can Be Disposed in Trash Cart
Acceptable items include:
- Food waste
- Chip bags
- Paper towels
- Plastic bags
- Textiles (if not suitable for donation)
- Grass clippings (bagged)
What Cannot Be Disposed in Trash Cart
Prohibited items include:
- Construction waste
- Auto parts
- Tires
- Household hazardous waste
- Paint
- Household cleaners
- Medical waste
- Electronic waste
Recycling Services
Baldwin Borough offers bi-weekly recycling collection with specific guidelines:
- Use existing blue recycling cart
- Place all recyclable materials loose in the cart (no bagging)
- Boxes must be broken down and placed inside the cart
- Glass items are now permitted in the recycling cart (as of January 1, 2024)
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents can dispose of bulk items during the first full week of each month:
- 2 bulk items collected monthly at no additional charge
- Bulk items include furniture, appliances, carpeting (tied in 4-foot bundles)
- Additional bulk items can be scheduled for a fee
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Leaf Collection Dates for 2025:
- Saturday, November 8th
- Saturday, November 15th
- Saturday, November 22nd
- Saturday, November 29th
A yard waste dumpster is available at the Public Works lot on Elm Leaf Drive, open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Observed holidays include:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
During holiday weeks, collection will be delayed by one day. No delays occur if holidays fall on a weekend.
How to Request Services
For missed pickups, additional carts, or special collections:
- Visit www.wm.com
- Call 800-866-4460
- Use live chat features
- Schedule special pickups at least 48 hours in advance
Special Disposal Services
WM offers “At Your Door Special Collection” for hard-to-dispose items like:
- Automotive products
- Garden chemicals
- Paint products
- Household chemicals
- Electronics
- Batteries
This service is free for Baldwin Borough residents.
Baldwin Borough’s waste management service provides comprehensive, convenient, and environmentally responsible trash and recycling collection. By following guidelines and utilizing available services, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
FAQ
Is Baldwin County trash running today?Garbage collection crews operate Monday through Thursday. Garbage will not be picked up on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day. Garbage on all other holidays will be picked up as scheduled. Please have your garbage out by 6:00 AM on your pickup day.
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What are the holidays for waste management in Hayward CA?Collection holidays are New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Saturday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
https://www.baldwinborough.org/157/Solid-Waste-Recycling
To report a missed trash pick up, visit www.wm.com to chat with a live representative or call 800-866-4460. In the event of inclement weather, visit www.wm
https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/pa/baldwin-borough/trash-pickup-baldwin-borough-pa
WM provides a 96 gallon cart for weekly trash collection. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select “Verify”.