DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO HOST BI-ANNUAL YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION EVENT 

The goal of this event is to reduce the amount of valuable natural resources from entering the landfills. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection estimates that 40% of what goes in the landfill is compostable. The City’s bi-annual yard debris events are just one of the ways we’re working to prevent compostable material from entering the landfill. Yard debris collected from this event will be used to produce local compost, a portion of which will be used to enrich landscapes throughout the city.  

“This is a great program for the city, it provides residents with curbside service to dispose of their yard debris and be environmentally conscious,” said City Recycling Supervisor Vanessa Reaves. “We are working on projects to expand our yard debris and composting services for residents that is projected to start next year.” 

In order to participate, the following guidelines must be adhered to:  

• Yard debris must be placed at your typical trash/recycling pick-up spot before 6:00 a.m. 

• Yard debris must be placed in a brown paper bag and not weigh more than 35 pounds 

• Branches must be bundled with fiber natural twine or rope, while measuring 5 feet or less in length and less than 4 inches in diameter 

Yard debris not in accordance with guidelines will not be collected.  

Yard debris being accepted at this time includes:    

• Leaves 

• Branches (less than 5 feet in length and less than four inches in diameter)  

• Brush  

• Grass 

• Pumpkins 

 Waste not being collected at this time includes:  

• Plastic bags 

• Metal or wire 

• Rocks, blocks, bricks, and ceramics 

• Dirt or gravel 

• Glass, metal, or plastic 

 If you miss the November 2nd yard debris collection, you can visit the following locations to dispose of yard debris: