Brookhaven trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Every Wednesday. Out not before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Covered containers required (except bulk). Verified 2026-10-15 · brookhavenboro.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Not before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · brookhavenboro.com |
| Recycling | Same Wednesday in borough recycle can or marked can; loose — no plastic bags. Verified 2026-10-15 · brookhavenboro.com |
| Bulk | Every Wednesday — ≤3 items (mattress/furniture). Mattresses/box springs plastic-wrapped; carpet ≤3 ft rolls, ≤3/day. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · brookhavenboro.com |
| Hauler | Borough contractor (see borough for current). |
| Contacts | 2 Cambridge Road Suite 100, Brookhaven PA 19015; 610-874-2557. Verified 2026-10-15 · brookhavenboro.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Not before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
Bulk ≤3 items; carpet ≤3 rolls × 3 ft.
Not allowed
Freon appliances, C&D, auto parts in trash; plastic bags/#6/Styrofoam/pizza boxes in recycle.
Bags
Mattresses wrapped; recyclables unbagged.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Verified 2026-10-15 · brookhavenboro.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · brookhavenboro.com
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Mlk Week 2026 | 2026-01-21 | — |
| Memorial Day Week 2026 | 2026-05-27 | — |
| Independence Week 2026 | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Labor Day Week 2026 | 2026-09-09 | — |
| Thanksgiving Week 2026 | 2026-11-25 | — |
| Christmas Week 2026 | 2026-12-23 | — |
Holiday-week = trash only / no recycle on dates above.
Verified 2026-10-15 · brookhavenboro.com
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- Trash
- Every Wednesday. Out not before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Covered containers required (except bulk).
- Recycling
- Same Wednesday in borough recycle can or marked can; loose — no plastic bags. No recycling on listed 2026 holiday weeks (trash still runs): Wed Jan 21, May 27, Jul 1, Sep 9, Nov 25, Dec 23.
- Bulk pickup
- Every Wednesday — ≤3 items (mattress/furniture). Mattresses/box springs plastic-wrapped; carpet ≤3 ft rolls, ≤3/day. Not trash: refrigerators/freezers/AC/dehumidifiers, building materials, auto parts (welcome packet).
- Curbside: when
- Not before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- Bulk ≤3 items; carpet ≤3 rolls × 3 ft.
- Curbside: brush
- Branch & limb chipping days on services calendar (separate from weekly trash).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Freon appliances, C&D, auto parts in trash; plastic bags/#6/Styrofoam/pizza boxes in recycle.
- Curbside: bags
- Mattresses wrapped; recyclables unbagged.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not yet confirmed
- Holidays
- Mlk Week 2026 (2026-01-21): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day Week 2026 (2026-05-27): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Week 2026 (2026-07-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day Week 2026 (2026-09-09): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving Week 2026 (2026-11-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas Week 2026 (2026-12-23): shift not yet confirmed
Holiday-week = trash only / no recycle on dates above. Dec 2025 newsletter also noted calendar corrections historically.
- Hauler
- Borough contractor (see borough for current)
- Contacts
- 2 Cambridge Road Suite 100, Brookhaven PA 19015; 610-874-2557
- Find your day
- Trash & Recycling + Feb 2026 welcome packet
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: brookhavenboro.com
Bulk: brookhavenboro.com
Holidays: brookhavenboro.com
Curbside: brookhavenboro.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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