Trappe trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Every Wednesday — Borough 96-gal trash cart (Waste Management (WM) partnership). Delayed +1 day weeks of Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas. Verified 2026-10-15 · trappeborough.com |
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| Curbside | Waste Management (WM): night before; wheels against curb (WM Trappe page). Borough page doesn't print clock — cite WM placement for partnered service. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com |
| Recycling | Every other week — 64-gal recycle cart; dates on 2026 Recycling Schedule PDF + Recycle Map. Verified 2026-10-15 · trappeborough.com |
| Bulk | Last collection day of each month — 1 item free/month; extra items via Waste Management (WM) (specify Trappe Borough account). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · trappeborough.com |
| Hauler | Waste Management (borough contract). |
| Contacts | 525 W Main St, Trappe PA 19426; 610-489-7181; Waste Management (WM) 800-869-5566. Verified 2026-10-15 · trappeborough.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Waste Management (WM): night before; wheels against curb (WM Trappe page). Borough page doesn't print clock — cite WM placement for partnered service.
Where
Street; wheels to curb; ≥3 ft from cars/mailboxes (Waste Management (WM)).
Limits
Provided carts; 1 free bulk/month.
Not allowed
Follow Recycle Right PDF; household hazardous waste via Montco.
Bags
Mattresses wrapped for bulk.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com
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Verified 2026-10-15 · trappeborough.com
Holidays
Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas weeks → +1 day (borough page).
Verified 2026-10-15 · trappeborough.com
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Full details for Trappe: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Every Wednesday — Borough 96-gal trash cart (Waste Management (WM) partnership). Delayed +1 day weeks of Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas.
- Recycling
- Every other week — 64-gal recycle cart; dates on 2026 Recycling Schedule PDF + Recycle Map. “What CAN BE RECYCLED?” PDF linked (Recycle Right).
- Bulk pickup
- Last collection day of each month — 1 item free/month; extra items via Waste Management (WM) 800-869-5566 (specify Trappe Borough account). Mattresses/box springs fully plastic-wrapped.
- Curbside: when
- Waste Management (WM): night before; wheels against curb (WM Trappe page). Borough page doesn't print clock — cite WM placement for partnered service.
- Curbside: where
- Street; wheels to curb; ≥3 ft from cars/mailboxes (Waste Management (WM)).
- Curbside: limits
- Provided carts; 1 free bulk/month.
- Curbside: brush
- Compost site 233 W Seventh Ave (Trappe/Collegeville residents with ID).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Follow Recycle Right PDF; household hazardous waste via Montco.
- Curbside: bags
- Mattresses wrapped for bulk.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not yet confirmed
- Holidays
Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas weeks → +1 day (borough page). Waste Management (WM) general weekday-holiday note also on WM Trappe page.
- Hauler
- Waste Management (borough contract)
- Contacts
- 525 W Main St, Trappe PA 19426; 610-489-7181; Waste Management (WM) 800-869-5566
- Find your day
- Trash & Recycling
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: trappeborough.com
Bulk: trappeborough.com
Holidays: trappeborough.com
Curbside: wm.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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