Reading trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | City/Republic weekly by zone Mon–Fri (Recycle Coach / collection schedule) — ≤4 bags ≤55 gal/week + 1 bulky/week. Verified 2026-10-15 · readingpa.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 5:00 p.m. night before or by morning of day (city guidance / Recycle Coach). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · readingpa.gov |
| Recycling | Weekly same day — All-in-One single-stream (city bin/cart); rinse clean; no bags. Verified 2026-10-15 · readingpa.gov |
| Bulk | 1 bulky/week with trash. Mattress/box spring = separate weeks, plastic-wrapped. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · readingpa.gov |
| Hauler | Republic Services (city contract). |
| Contacts | Citizens Service Center 1-877-727-3234; 815 Washington St, Reading PA 19601. Verified 2026-10-15 · readingpa.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 5:00 p.m. night before or by morning of day (city guidance / Recycle Coach).
Where
Curbside; remove after collection.
Limits
4 bags + 1 bulky/week.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste; unwrapped mattresses; oversized construction debris.
Bags
Trash bags; recyclables loose in bin.
Verified 2026-10-15 · readingpa.gov
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Major holidays — collection delayed (e.g. Christmas/NY weeks: no Thu; rest of week +1 day, Fri→Sat).
Verified 2026-10-15 · readingpa.gov
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Full details for Reading: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City/Republic weekly by zone Mon–Fri (Recycle Coach / collection schedule) — ≤4 bags ≤55 gal/week + 1 bulky/week. Residences <7 units.
- Recycling
- Weekly same day — All-in-One single-stream (city bin/cart); rinse clean; no bags.
- Bulk pickup
- 1 bulky/week with trash. Mattress/box spring = separate weeks, plastic-wrapped. Freon appliances only if certified empty+tagged. construction debris ≤70 lb / ≤3 ft in separate container/bundle. No household hazardous waste.
- Curbside: when
- After 5:00 p.m. night before or by morning of day (city guidance / Recycle Coach).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; remove after collection.
- Curbside: limits
- 4 bags + 1 bulky/week.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste & leaf collection included in service — see city schedule.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste; unwrapped mattresses; oversized construction debris.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bags; recyclables loose in bin.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on FAQ summary.
- Holidays
Major holidays — collection delayed (e.g. Christmas/NY weeks: no Thu; rest of week +1 day, Fri→Sat). Check Recycle Coach.
- Hauler
- Republic Services (city contract)
- Contacts
- Citizens Service Center 1-877-727-3234; 815 Washington St, Reading PA 19601
- Find your day
- Trash & Recycling FAQ + Recycle Coach
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: readingpa.gov
Bulk: readingpa.gov
Holidays: readingpa.gov
Curbside: readingpa.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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