Click here for Printable 2026 Trash & Recycling Information and Guidelines Brochure
If you have any questions, please visit the Borough Office or call 717-762-2101.
Trash Collection for Residential Customers
Curbside trash collection in the Borough begins at 5:00 a.m.
Trash Collection Option for Commercial Customers
Multiple-family residences, defined as a unit consisting of four (4) or more dwelling units, that are owned by one individual, firm or corporation, or separately owned and operated as a cooperative form of housing, including condominiums, may utilize the Borough’s contractor or another licensed contractor, as approved by the Borough, to collect and dispose of their refuse. See Ordinance #935 for additional information. (Download Trash Collection Option Form for Commercial Customers below).
Residential Recycling
Residents may now single-stream ALL recyclables currently accepted by Waste Management for curbside pick-up. Recyclables are collected on an “every other week” basis (see Calendar).
Large Item Pick-Up
Large item pick-up will also be collected on an “every other week” basis on recycling weeks (see Calendar).
Yard Waste (grass, leaves, clippings and small branches)
Yard waste (grass leaves, clippings and small branches) are collected on an “every other week” basis on non-recycling weeks. Tree trimmings, hedge trimmings, brush and similar items must be tied in bundles not exceeding four (4) feet in length and fifty (50) pounds in weight or placed in a container not larger than thirty-two (32) gallons, separate from other refuse. If these items are in excess of the three (3) container maximum permitted for regular trash, the Contractor may charge a per bundle or container fee for additional items.
(2026 Printable Recycling Schedule)
Commercial, Institutional, Municipal and Multi-Family Housing Properties Recycling
All commercial, institutional, municipal establishments and apartment buildings with four (4) or more units located in the Borough of Waynesboro are mandated to recycle, as per the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, 53 P.S. §4000.101 et. seq. and the Borough of Waynesboro’s Ordinance No. 935. The following items must be recycled and picked up as often as necessary (but no less than weekly):
- Aluminum, steel and bi-metallic cans
- Corrugated paper, high grade office paper and newsprint
Every commercial, institutional or municipal establishment, multi-family housing property landlord, and community activity sponsor shall submit a Recycling Report to the Borough with all weigh slips from the facility or facilities to which the recyclables were delivered, in accordance with Borough Ordinance No. 935. (Download Recyclable Collection Report Forms below.)
Trash & Recycling Information and Guidelines
Click here for the Printable 2026 Trash & Recycling Information and Guidelines Brochure
Holiday Collection
Waste Management recognizes the following days as holidays. If your service day falls on or follows one of these observed holidays, your service will be delayed by one (1) day for that week only.
- New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1, 2026)
- Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026)
- Independence Day (Saturday, July 4, 2026)
- Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2026)
- Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026)
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026)
