Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Baldwin Borough
Pennsylvania waste collection runs weekly, with exact days varying by local township, borough, or city routing schedules.
State Mandate
Follow Act 101 guidelines for mandatory community recycling.
Dark Toter Cart Bin (Trash)
All trash must be bagged and fit entirely inside the provided cart with the lid completely closed. Do not stack bags on top of or next to the cart, as they will not be collected without prior special collection arrangements.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and packaging
Green/Yellow Toter Cart Bin (Recycling)
Place all recyclables loosely inside the cart. Do not put items inside plastic grocery bags. The cart must be set out every other week by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Metal cans (aluminum, steel, tin)
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Newsprint and office paper
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2 (narrow neck bottles and jugs)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass of any kind
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam/foam cups
- ✕Food waste or liquids
- ✕Needles or medical waste
Yard Waste Bin
During the specific November leaf collection dates, leaves must be in brown biodegradable bags. Year-round, residents can drop off yard waste at the Elm Leaf Drive Public Works dumpster.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush and prunings
- ✓Tree limbs under 3 inches in diameter (tied in 4-foot bundles)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Monthly (One designated week per month)
Placement
Place your eligible bulk items at the curb next to your trash cart by 6:00 AM on your collection day during your designated bulk week.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, dressers, mattresses)
- ✓ Carpeting (cut and securely tied in 4-foot bundles)
- ✓ Unassembled swing sets
- ✓ Unattached picnic tables
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronics (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Concrete, bricks, asphalt, or roofing
- ✕ Building materials (drywall, plaster, wood)
- ✕ Vehicles or car parts
- ✕ Bagged standard trash
If you need a bulk pickup outside of your designated week, or if you have more than 2 items, you must call WM at 1-800-866-4460 to schedule a special collection for a $75 fee plus individual item rates.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collections for the rest of that week will be pushed back one day (e.g., Thursday collections move to Friday). If the holiday falls on a weekend, there are no delays.
Yard Waste Exception
The Elm Leaf Drive yard waste drop-off dumpster is typically closed on all Borough-observed holidays.
Always verify with the annual WM calendar for specific delay weeks, as dates shift yearly.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Leave Out the Glass
Baldwin Borough strictly prohibits glass bottles and jars in curbside recycling bins because broken shards contaminate paper recycling. Throw all glass directly in your regular garbage cart.
Keep Recyclables Loose
Do not bag your recycling in plastic garbage bags. The sorting facility cannot process them, and thin plastic film tangles and breaks the sorting equipment. Toss your cans, paper, and plastic bottles loosely into the recycling cart.
Break Down Your Cardboard
Ensure all corrugated cardboard boxes are fully flattened before placing them into your recycling Toter. Unflattened boxes get wedged inside the cart, preventing the mechanical truck arms from shaking the other materials loose.
Seasonal Information
Autumn
NovemberBaldwin Borough schedules specific Saturday leaf collection dates throughout November. Leaves must be placed outside your trash cart in brown biodegradable lawn bags on these designated dates.
Year-Round
January - DecemberThe Borough provides a yard waste dumpster in the Public Works lot on Elm Leaf Drive. It is open to residents Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for larger yard debris drop-offs.
Winter
December - MarchDuring severe snow or ice events, Waste Management may delay service for safety. Ensure your carts are clear of snowbanks and accessible. Check wm.com/alerts for real-time weather-related route cancellations.
About Baldwin Borough Waste Management
Automated Cart Collection Rules
Baldwin Borough operates under an automated collection system managed by Waste Management (WM). All residents are provided with specific Toter carts for trash and recycling. On collection day, carts must be at the curb by 6:00 AM. A crucial rule is the "three-foot clearance": your carts must be placed at least three feet away from each other, parked cars, mailboxes, and trees. The wheels and handles must face your home, allowing the mechanical arms of the WM trucks to seamlessly lift and empty the bins.
The At Your Door Special Collection Service
One of the most valuable, yet underutilized, benefits of living in Baldwin Borough is the 'At Your Door Special Collection' program. Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics—items totally banned from regular trash—without leaving their homes. By contacting WM at 1-800-449-7587 or visiting WMAtYourDoor.com, you can request a kit for items like automotive fluids, garden chemicals, paint, swimming pool chemicals, televisions, and computers. WM will schedule a date to collect these items directly from your porch at no additional cost.
Navigating the Glass Recycling Ban
Unlike older legacy recycling programs, Baldwin Borough's modern single-stream system strictly prohibits glass bottles and jars. Glass tends to shatter during transport, contaminating valuable paper and cardboard bales. Residents must place all glass items into their regular dark trash carts. Curbside recycling is strictly limited to flattened cardboard, paper, metal cans, and plastics marked #1 and #2 (such as water bottles and laundry detergent jugs).
Monthly Bulk Item Allowances
Disposing of large household items in Baldwin is simple if you time it correctly. Residents are permitted to place up to two bulk items—such as a sofa, mattress, or a bundle of carpeting—at the curb during their designated bulk collection week each month at no extra charge. If you are renovating or need a bulk pickup outside of this scheduled week, you must call WM to schedule a special collection, which carries a $75 base fee plus additional per-item charges.
Managing Yard Waste and Autumn Leaves
For everyday landscaping debris, residents can utilize the Borough's dedicated yard waste dumpster located in the Public Works lot on Elm Leaf Drive, open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During November, the Borough also schedules specific Saturday curbside leaf collections. To participate in the fall collection, leaves must be placed in brown biodegradable lawn bags and set out separately from your regular trash cart.
Drop-off Facilities
Baldwin Borough Public Works Yard Waste Dumpster
Public Works Lot, Elm Leaf Drive, Baldwin, PA
Materials Accepted
WM At Your Door Special Collection
Direct Home Pickup (Schedule via WMAtYourDoor.com or 1-800-449-7587)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Baldwin Borough accept glass in the curbside recycling bins?
No. Glass bottles and jars are strictly prohibited in the curbside recycling carts because they break easily and contaminate clean paper and cardboard. You must throw all glass into your regular trash cart.
How do I dispose of old paint, chemicals, or electronics in Baldwin?
Baldwin residents can use Waste Management's 'At Your Door Special Collection' service at no extra cost. By calling 1-800-449-7587 or visiting WMAtYourDoor.com, you can request a kit and schedule a home pickup for hazardous household waste and e-waste like old TVs.
When is bulk trash collected in Baldwin Borough?
Residents are allowed to place up to two bulk items out for free during their designated bulk collection week once a month. If you need a bulk pickup outside of this specific week, you must call WM to schedule it and pay a $75 special collection fee.
Where can I drop off extra yard waste if it won't fit in my trash?
The Borough provides a dedicated yard waste dumpster located in the Public Works lot on Elm Leaf Drive. It is available exclusively to residents Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Dumping standard household trash here is strictly prohibited.