New Britain trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Yard waste ≤180 gal (~3 bags) weekly. Verified 2026-10-15 · newbritainboro.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. Wednesday (Waste Management (WM) New Britain page). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com |
| Recycling | Same Wednesday — 96-gal recycle cart; single-stream rinsed: Al cans, glass bottles/jars, plastics #1–7, junk mail, phone books, cardboard, paperboard. Verified 2026-10-15 · newbritainboro.com |
| Bulk | 2 FREE bulk items/month per residence — schedule via Borough Office (not self-serve Waste Management (WM)). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · newbritainboro.com |
| Hauler | Waste Management. |
| Contacts | 45 Keeley Ave, New Britain PA 18901; 215-348-4586; Waste Management (WM) 800-869-5566. Verified 2026-10-15 · newbritainboro.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. Wednesday (Waste Management (WM) New Britain page).
Where
Street; wheels against curb.
Limits
96-gal carts; ≤180 gal yard waste; 2 free bulk/month.
Not allowed
Listed recycle don’ts; bulk exclusions.
Bags
Per Waste Management (WM).
Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com
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Verified 2026-10-15 · newbritainboro.com
Holidays
If observed holiday falls Mon–Wed → pickup Thursday that week; Thu/Fri holidays → no change.
Verified 2026-10-15 · newbritainboro.com
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Full details for New Britain: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Every Wednesday — Waste Management (single-hauler). One 96-gal trash cart (+ optional extra 96-gal). Yard waste ≤180 gal (~3 bags) weekly.
- Recycling
- Same Wednesday — 96-gal recycle cart; single-stream rinsed: Al cans, glass bottles/jars, plastics #1–7, junk mail, phone books, cardboard, paperboard. Not: window glass, mirrors, plastic grocery bags, Styrofoam, ceramics, pizza boxes, shredded paper.
- Bulk pickup
- 2 FREE bulk items/month per residence — schedule via Borough Office (not self-serve Waste Management (WM)). Appliances, furniture, carpet, mattresses, small residential construction debris, Freon items accepted under contract. Extra bulk $25. No autos/tires, yard waste as bulk, paint, propane, e-waste.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. Wednesday (Waste Management (WM) New Britain page).
- Curbside: where
- Street; wheels against curb.
- Curbside: limits
- 96-gal carts; ≤180 gal yard waste; 2 free bulk/month.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste in bags/cart allowance.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Listed recycle don’ts; bulk exclusions.
- Curbside: bags
- Per Waste Management (WM).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on borough FAQ.
- Holidays
If observed holiday falls Mon–Wed → pickup Thursday that week; Thu/Fri holidays → no change. Waste Management (WM) observed: NY, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Set-out: WM — wheels to curb by 6:00 a.m.; ≥3 ft clearance.
- Hauler
- Waste Management
- Contacts
- 45 Keeley Ave, New Britain PA 18901; 215-348-4586; Waste Management (WM) 800-869-5566
- Find your day
- Recycling and Trash Collection
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: newbritainboro.com
Bulk: newbritainboro.com
Holidays: newbritainboro.com
Curbside: wm.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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