West Reading trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Every Tuesday and Friday — ≤4 × 35-gal containers; each ≤75 lb. Out after noon day before; remove by midnight collection day. Verified 2026-10-15 · westreadingborough.com |
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| Curbside | ≥noon day before; off curb by midnight collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · westreadingborough.com |
| Recycling | Single-stream every Wednesday — clearly marked recycle containers; no trash mix; no plastic bags. Verified 2026-10-15 · westreadingborough.com |
| Bulk | Tag program (small/medium/large at Borough Hall) — ≤2 items/household/week on any trash day; buy ≥48 h ahead; ≤75 lb / ≤5 ft (or dismantle). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · westreadingborough.com |
| Hauler | Borough contractor (billed with water/sewer). |
| Contacts | 500 Chestnut St, West Reading PA 19611; 610-374-8273 x221. Verified 2026-10-15 · westreadingborough.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
≥noon day before; off curb by midnight collection day.
Where
Curbside; don't store cans on front porch/yard/front of property between collections.
Limits
4×35-gal trash/day; 2 tagged bulk/week.
Not allowed
E-waste/computers, TVs, tires, oil, propane, household hazardous waste, wet paint (except dried latex rules).
Bags
No bags for recycle; needles in marked detergent bottles in trash.
Verified 2026-10-15 · westreadingborough.com
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Verified 2026-10-15 · westreadingborough.com
Holidays
Holiday weeks often delay one day — check Borough/newsletter alerts.
Verified 2026-10-15 · westreadingborough.com
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Full details for West Reading: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Every Tuesday and Friday — ≤4 × 35-gal containers; each ≤75 lb. Out after noon day before; remove by midnight collection day. Mark address on cans.
- Recycling
- Single-stream every Wednesday — clearly marked recycle containers; no trash mix; no plastic bags.
- Bulk pickup
- Tag program (small/medium/large at Borough Hall) — ≤2 items/household/week on any trash day; buy ≥48 h ahead; ≤75 lb / ≤5 ft (or dismantle). Metal free Mondays — schedule by Fri afternoon, 610-374-8273. Freon appliances need Certified Freon-Free sticker.
- Curbside: when
- ≥noon day before; off curb by midnight collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; don't store cans on front porch/yard/front of property between collections.
- Curbside: limits
- 4×35-gal trash/day; 2 tagged bulk/week.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste to Borough Garage Mon–Fri 7–3 (appt 610-374-8605) or 1st Sat 9–noon Apr–Nov no appt.
- Curbside: not allowed
- E-waste/computers, TVs, tires, oil, propane, household hazardous waste, wet paint (except dried latex rules).
- Curbside: bags
- No bags for recycle; needles in marked detergent bottles in trash.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ordinance via Code Enforcement / Borough Hall.
- Holidays
Holiday weeks often delay one day — check Borough/newsletter alerts.
- Hauler
- Borough contractor (billed with water/sewer)
- Contacts
- 500 Chestnut St, West Reading PA 19611; 610-374-8273 x221
- Find your day
- Trash & Recycling + Welcome PDF
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: westreadingborough.com
Bulk: westreadingborough.com
Holidays: westreadingborough.com
Curbside: westreadingborough.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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