Dublin Memorial Day 2024
Monday, May 27th, 2024
Municipal Waste Services
Dublin Borough
We Are Here to Help!
Municipal Customer Service hours are:
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Your service day is Wednesday
Place your trash and recycling curbside on Tuesday evening for Wednesday pick up.
Bulk pick ups occur the last Wednesday of the month and yard waste is collected the last Saturday of the month.
Trash Services
All You Need to Know About
Trash Service Dublin Borough
Make sure to put your trash & recycle carts curbside for collection the night before your pick up day.
- Whitetail carts must be used.
- Your carts should be at least 3 feet clear of any other objects including other carts, mailboxes, cars, street signs, etc.
- Wheels on your cart should be toward the house so that all materials are emptied.
- Be sure trash is bagged and lids are closed to prevent spills.
We cannot take:
- Hazardous waste including radioactive, reactive, toxic, ignitable, corrosive, or acidic items.
- E-waste including televisions, computers, etc.
- C & D including concrete, roofing, and other home remodeling debris.
Carts
Dublin Borough
Trash & Recycle Equipment
Whitetail Disposal is providing a 96 gallon trash cart and a 64 gallon recycle cart to all borough residents.
- Black lid is for trash
- Yellow lid is for recycling
Bulk services
Dublin Borough
Bulk Waste
Bulk Items are collected on the last Wednesday of the month and must be scheduled by phone or email prior to pickup.
Large items of refuse such as worn-out furniture, Freon-free appliances, and other household goods which can be handled safely by two people.
Mattresses and Toilets
For our employees’ safety:
- Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.
- Toilets must be bagged.
How to Schedule
Contact our Municipality Department by 12pm on the last Tuesday of the month to schedule:
Items Containing Freon
To dispose of items containing refrigerants residents must schedule pick up in advance and pay a $75 removal fee directly to Whitetail.
This includes freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner, dehumidifier, water cooler.
- All doors must be removed prior to pick up.
- These items cannot be picked up with the regular truck.
For other disposal options follow the link below.
Recycling Guide
Here to Guide You on
Recycling Services
Recyclables must be clean and dry.
Do not bag recyclables.
If your recycling is contaminated it will be handled as trash.
Acceptable Items
All bottles and containers must be rinsed clean and dry.
Dirty recycling is contaminated recycling.
Shredded paper cannot be recycle. It clogs the recycling sorting line.
If paper is soiled or wet, compost or trash it.
Must be broken down.
If cardboard is soiled, compost or trash it.
Make sure containers are rinsed out and completely empty to avoid contamination.
Dirty recycling is contaminated recycling.
Make sure glass containers are rinsed out and completely empty to avoid contamination.
Dirty recycling is contaminated recycling.
Unacceptable Items
Plastic bags are not accepted as part of curbside recycling programs – they get tangled in equipment and threaten worker safety.
Plastic bags can be recycled at most grocery stores.
Plastic wrap, bubble wrap, sandwich bags and freezer bags should not go in the recycle bin.
Reuse whenever possible for presents, moving, or storage of similar items, or look for local options to recycle.
Flexible packaging like chip bags and juice or soup pouches cannot be recycled in curbside programs.
This type of packaging is made from multiple materials preventing it from being recycled.
Food and yard was cannot be recycled through our curbside program.
Compost or utilize UMT’s yard waste program.
Polystyrene foam, plastic “to-go” containers and cups are made of non-recyclable materials, and are not acceptable in the curbside recycling program.
Packing peanuts aren’t recyclable either, however some shipping stores will take peanuts back for reuse.
Yard Waste and Leaves
Learn How to Dispose
Yard Waste and Leaves
Pruning, branches, weeds, leaves, and general yard and garden wastes.
- Yard waste should be bundled in neat bundles not exceeding 4-6 feet in length, with branches limited to no greater than 5 inches in circumference.
- Leaves should be in compostable bags.
- Yard waste collection will be the last Saturday of each month
Yard waste DOES NOT include grass clipping or stumps and branches larger than 4.5” in diameter.
- Trees from Christmas 2023 will be picked up: Saturday January 13th, 2024
- Trees over 6′ tall should be cut in half.
- All decorations must be removed.
- Do not bag trees for pick up.
Holiday Services
Holiday Services and Schedule
Dublin Borough
Dublin Independence Day 2024
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Dublin Labor Day 2024
Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Dublin Thanksgiving 2024
Thursday, November 28th, 2024
Dublin Christmas Day 2024
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Dublin New Years Day 2025
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Upcoming Events
Dublin Borough
Upcoming Events
Municipal Waste Services
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes, all residents of the borough must use the provided Whitetail carts for trash and recycle.
Follow the link below for local resources.
DO NOT dispose of batteries in your trash or recycling.
Lithium batteries are highly flammable and potentially explosive.
Improper disposal is a major safety concern for the community and the disposal crew.
Bucks County provides safe disposal events throughout the year.
- Breakdown and flatten all boxes.
- Stack boxes neatly.
- Secure with tape or twine.
Bundles should be 4′ long x 1′ thick or less.
One (1) bundle per week can be put out next to the recycling cart.
Most regular household waste.
If you have anything unusual like construction material, paint cans, or appliances, please contact us first and we may be able to help you find a way to get rid of theses items.
We recommend you repurpose you personal can to be used for yard waste or storage
If you cannot repurpose your personal can you can put it out for collection on your trash day. It should be empty, marked with a red X, and place upside down to let the driver know you want it removed.
