Pottstown trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | J.P. Mascaro — North/West (W of Adams; N of Beech Adams→Charlotte 300; W of Charlotte; N of High): trash/bulk Friday. Verified 2026-10-15 · pottstown.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | ≥4:00 p.m. night before; totes in by 6:00 p.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · pottstown.org |
| Recycling | Blue tote — Tue / Thu. Flexible plastic wraps/bags OK loose (don't bundle). Verified 2026-10-15 · pottstown.org |
| Bulk | 1 free bulk item/unit/property/week with trash; extras prepaid sticker at Borough Hall. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · pottstown.org |
| Hauler | J.P. Mascaro & Sons. |
| Contacts | 100 E High St, Pottstown PA 19464; 610-970-6500; PW yard waste 610-970-6527. Verified 2026-10-15 · pottstown.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
≥4:00 p.m. night before; totes in by 6:00 p.m. collection day.
Where
Curb/alley; lids closed.
Limits
1 tote/2 units (max 3); 1 free bulk/week.
Not allowed
Yard in trash/recycle totes; Freon without cert; listed recycle don’ts.
Bags
Mattresses in sealed plastic bags.
Verified 2026-10-15 · pottstown.org
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Full details for Pottstown: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- J.P. Mascaro — North/West (W of Adams; N of Beech Adams→Charlotte 300; W of Charlotte; N of High): trash/bulk Friday. South/East (E of Adams; S of Beech Adams→Charlotte 300; E of Charlotte to High; S of High): trash/bulk Monday. Gray tote trash; set out ≥4:00 p.m. night before; empty totes in by 6:00 p.m. collection day.
- Recycling
- Blue tote — Tue (N/W) / Thu (S/E). Flexible plastic wraps/bags OK loose (don't bundle). Long prohibited list (vinyl, hoses, household hazardous waste, scrap metal, textiles, electronics, etc.).
- Bulk pickup
- 1 free bulk item/unit/property/week with trash; extras prepaid sticker at Borough Hall. Furniture OK; mattresses sealed in plastic mattress bag ($7.50 at Hall); carpet 3–4 ft rolled/tied. Freon items need recovery certification sticker.
- Curbside: when
- ≥4:00 p.m. night before; totes in by 6:00 p.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Curb/alley; lids closed.
- Curbside: limits
- 1 tote/2 units (max 3); 1 free bulk/week.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste Wednesdays Apr 1–Dec 16, 2026 — brown leaf bags, lid-off can, or twine bundles 3–4 ft / ≤5″; no plastic bags, grass, or dirt. Holiday Wed or Mon/Tue before → skip that week. Christmas trees Wednesdays in January (no bags).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Yard in trash/recycle totes; Freon without cert; listed recycle don’ts.
- Curbside: bags
- Mattresses in sealed plastic bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Non-compliance may result in fines.
- Holidays
If holiday on scheduled day → +1 day. Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day.
- Hauler
- J.P. Mascaro & Sons
- Contacts
- 100 E High St, Pottstown PA 19464; 610-970-6500; PW yard waste 610-970-6527
- Find your day
- Trash & Recycling
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: pottstown.org
Bulk: pottstown.org
Holidays: pottstown.org
Curbside: pottstown.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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