Municipal Waste Service

Earl Township

We Are Here to Help!

Our Customer Service team hours are:

  • 8am – 5pm Monday-Friday
  • 8am – 12pm Saturdays
  • Direct Dial 610-936-9967

Thursday Service Day

Make sure to put your waste curbside Wednesday night for Thursday collection.
Trash Services
All You Need to Know About

Trash Services Earl Township

Service includes two (2) full thirty-gallon cans OR three (3) bags per residence per collection.

  • All refuse receptacles must securely contain its contents and may be easily handled by one person. Containers, together with contents shall not exceed forty (40) pounds in weight.

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.
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Bulk services
Earl Township

Bulk Waste

Bulk item removal is not included with your waste service but can be scheduled for an additional fee. Please contact us for more information.

Mattresses and Toilets

For our employees’ safety:

  • Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.
  • Toilets must be bagged.

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.

How to Schedule

Contact our Municipality Department by 12pm the day prior to your service day to schedule:

Recycling Guide
Earl Township

Recycling Services

The Township does not contract with anyone to collect recycling. If you are interested in recycling, you may take your glass, aluminum, tin cans, plastic and paper to The Rolling Hills Landfill, located at 583 Longview Road (for GPS enter 2 Shenkel Road), and deposit in the provided containers.

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Acceptable Materials: aluminum cans, glass bottles, jars, metal cans, plastic beverage containers, and cardboard

Yard Waste and Leaves

Yard Waste

General yard and garden wastes such as branches, grass clippings, weeds, and leaves are not included with your waste service.

Several facilities in Berks County accept yard waste for composting.

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Holiday Services
Holiday Services and Schedule

Earl Township

Earl Memorial Day 2025

Monday, May 26th, 2025
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Earl Independence Day 2025

Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Earl Labor Day 2025

Monday, September 1st, 2025
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Earl Thanksgiving Day 2025

Thursday, November 27th, 2025
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Earl Christmas Day 2025

Thursday, December 25th, 2025
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Earl New Years Day 2026

Thursday, January 1st, 2026
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Upcoming Events
Earl Township

Upcoming Events

Pre-Registration Required

Berks Co. Hazardous Waste Event

Saturday April 12th 8am to 12pm
– 600 Governor Drive, Shillington PA 19607

Pre-Registration Required

Berks Co. Paper Shredding Event

Saturday April 19th 8am – 12pm
– 600 Governor Drive, Shillington PA 19607

Municipal Waste Services

Commonly Asked Questions

In addition to recycling at the Rolling Hills Landfill, there are several facilities or programs availible in Berks County.

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