Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Hatfield
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.
Varies by private hauler Bin (Trash)
Trash collection limits, cart sizes, and set-out times depend entirely on the private hauler you select. Most require bins to be at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and styrofoam
Varies (Borough provides bins to new residents) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is mandatory. All items must be placed loosely in the bin. Corrugated cardboard is often excluded from curbside pickup by haulers and should be taken to the 3rd Saturday drop-off event.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum, steel, and bimetal cans
- ✓Clear, amber, and green glass jars/bottles
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and food cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics (E-waste)
- ✕Household hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Township residents can use the 3rd Saturday drop-off at Public Works. Borough residents have seasonal curbside collections but must use biodegradable paper bags (available for purchase at the Borough Office).
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves in biodegradable brown paper bags
- ✓Tree branches (under 6 inches in diameter)
- ✓Garden residue
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Varies by private hauler contract
Placement
Place your scheduled bulk item at the curb next to your regular bins on the day authorized by your specific hauler.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and wooden tables
- ✓ Mattresses (usually must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Couches and bulky chairs
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions and computers (banned by PA law)
- ✕ Hazardous liquids and wet paint
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
Most private haulers require 48 hours advance notice for bulk items, and appliances containing Freon (like refrigerators) typically incur an extra disposal fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday delays depend entirely on your chosen private hauler. Most major haulers (like Republic Services and Waste Management) observe standard national holidays and push collection schedules back by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
The Township's 3rd Saturday yard waste drop-off operates independently of private hauler holiday schedules but may close during severe winter weather emergencies.
Always contact your specific service provider directly or check their online portal to confirm how a major holiday impacts your neighborhood's route.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of the Bin
Never bag your recyclables in plastic grocery bags or trash bags. These flexible films jam the sorting equipment at Montgomery County recycling facilities. Return plastic bags to local supermarket drop-offs instead.
Flatten and Drop Off Cardboard
Because many private haulers reject large corrugated cardboard boxes at the curb, flatten them completely and utilize the Township's free drop-off event held on the third Saturday of each month at the Public Works facility.
No Grass Clippings at the Township Drop-Off
When utilizing the monthly Hatfield Township yard waste drop-off on Unionville Pike, remember that grass clippings are strictly prohibited. You must leave grass clippings on your lawn to mulch or dispose of them through your private trash hauler.
Seasonal Information
Spring
April - MayHatfield Borough offers specialized leaf and grass clipping collection on the last two Mondays in April, followed by a curbside branch chipping event on the first Monday in May.
Fall
October - DecemberThe Borough conducts its second annual branch chipping on the first Monday in October. Curbside leaf collection for Borough residents then runs every Monday from late October through the first Monday in December.
Winter
December - JanuaryTownship residents can drop off bare Christmas trees at the Hatfield Community Park and Pool starting December 26th. Borough residents receive curbside tree pickup on the first two Mondays of January.
About Hatfield Waste Management
Mandatory Single-Stream Recycling via NMCRC
As active members of the Northern Montgomery County Recycling Commission (NMCRC), both the Township and the Borough enforce mandatory recycling in compliance with Pennsylvania Act 101. Haulers are required to provide single-stream recycling for aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastics numbered 1 through 7. Hatfield Borough even provides initial recycling bins for new residents at the Borough Office. It is crucial that recyclables remain loose in your bin; plastic grocery bags are strictly prohibited from the recycling stream.
The Township's Monthly Cardboard and Yard Waste Drop-Off
Because many private haulers will not collect heavy corrugated cardboard mixed with regular curbside recycling, Hatfield Township offers a highly utilized monthly drop-off program. On the third Saturday of every month from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, residents can bring flattened cardboard and moderate amounts of yard waste (like small twigs and leaves) to the Public Works Building on Unionville Pike. Keep in mind that grass clippings are completely banned from this facility, and residents are limited to two trips per Saturday.
Exclusive Borough Curbside Chipping and Leaf Programs
While Township residents must rely on the Saturday drop-off or their private haulers for organic waste, Hatfield Borough residents enjoy municipal curbside services. The Borough Public Works crew conducts curbside tree branch chipping on the first Monday of May and the first Monday of October. Additionally, an extensive leaf collection program runs every Monday from the end of October through early December. Recently, the Borough also introduced specialized spring leaf and grass clipping pickups during the last two Mondays in April.
Drop-off Facilities
Hatfield Township Public Works Building
2590 Unionville Pike, Hatfield, PA 19440
Materials Accepted
Barnside Farm Compost Facility
991 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Materials Accepted
Hatfield Community Park and Pool
2500 Chestnut Street, Hatfield, PA 19440
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up trash collection service in Hatfield, PA?
Neither Hatfield Township nor Hatfield Borough provides municipal trash service. Homeowners must independently contract with a state-approved private trash hauler, such as Republic Services, Waste Management, Advanced Disposal, or Whitetail Disposal.
Does the municipality collect yard waste or leaves at the curb?
It depends on where you live. Hatfield Borough provides seasonal curbside branch chipping and leaf pickup for its residents. However, Hatfield Township does not offer curbside yard waste pickup; instead, Township residents can bring their yard debris to the Public Works Building on the third Saturday of each month.
Will my private trash company pick up my old television or computer?
No. Under the Pennsylvania Covered Device Recycling Act, it is illegal for any trash company to collect electronic waste at the curb. E-waste is banned from landfills, so you must use designated Montgomery County recycling events or specialized e-waste drop-off locations like Retrievr.
What should I do with large cardboard boxes?
Many private haulers will not accept heavy corrugated cardboard mixed with your regular recycling. Hatfield Township residents are encouraged to flatten their cardboard and bring it to the Public Works Building on Unionville Pike on the third Saturday of every month between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.