Media trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | East of Jackson St: Mon & Thu; West of Jackson (incl. Both sides of Jackson): Tue & Fri. Curbside after 6:00 p.m. night before. Verified 2026-10-15 · mediaborough.com |
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| Curbside | After 6:00 p.m. prior → in by 9:00 p.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · mediaborough.com |
| Recycling | Recycling: B&L / Creative Waste Solutions — West (Jackson & west) Tuesday; East Thursday. Verified 2026-10-15 · mediaborough.com |
| Bulk | Last Wednesday of month; schedule by noon Monday before (form or). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · mediaborough.com |
| Hauler | Borough PW (trash/bulk/compost); B&L Disposal / Creative Waste. |
| Contacts | 301 N Jackson St, Media PA 19063; 610-566-5210 (PW x249; recycle x239). Verified 2026-10-15 · mediaborough.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 6:00 p.m. prior → in by 9:00 p.m. collection day.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
Bulk ≤5 items; freon appliances not accepted.
Not allowed
Plastic liners in recycle; freon units on bulk.
Bags
Mattresses wrapped; compost paper bag liner.
Verified 2026-10-15 · mediaborough.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · mediaborough.com
Holidays
2026 Sanitation Schedule PDF; compost/yard debris Wednesday borough-wide (no plastic bags).
Verified 2026-10-15 · mediaborough.com
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Full details for Media: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Twice weekly — East of Jackson St: Mon & Thu; West of Jackson (incl. Both sides of Jackson): Tue & Fri. Curbside after 6:00 p.m. night before; containers in by 9:00 p.m. collection day (FAQ).
- Recycling
- B&L / Creative Waste Solutions — West (Jackson & west) Tuesday; East Thursday. Holiday on recycle day → next scheduled recycle day. Green borough bins ($30 at Hall). No plastic liners in bins.
- Bulk pickup
- Last Wednesday of month; schedule by noon Monday before (form or 610-566-5210). 1 free/year then $30; ≤5 items; ≤2 large appliances (extra appliances $15). No freon appliances. Mattresses plastic-wrapped. Place evening before.
- Curbside: when
- After 6:00 p.m. prior → in by 9:00 p.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- Bulk ≤5 items; freon appliances not accepted.
- Curbside: brush
- Wed yard debris & food compost; paper-bag line compost buckets; no plastic bags.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic liners in recycle; freon units on bulk.
- Curbside: bags
- Mattresses wrapped; compost paper bag liner.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on FAQ.
- Holidays
2026 Sanitation Schedule PDF; compost/yard debris Wednesday borough-wide (no plastic bags). Holiday trash/recycle shifts per PDF/FAQ — recycle next scheduled day.
- Hauler
- Borough PW (trash/bulk/compost); B&L Disposal / Creative Waste (recycling) 484-326-9774
- Contacts
- 301 N Jackson St, Media PA 19063; 610-566-5210 (PW x249; recycle x239)
- Find your day
- 2026 Sanitation Schedule + Bulk + FAQ
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: mediaborough.com
Bulk: mediaborough.com
Holidays: mediaborough.com
Curbside: mediaborough.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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