Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Hempfield
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood zone, with weekly pickup for all residents.
Recycling
Weekly, collected on the same day as your scheduled trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Collected on 18 designated Saturdays throughout the year, along with scheduled seasonal leaf collection dates.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Refuse and recycling service is mandatory in Hempfield Township and is contracted through County Hauling, which bills residential accounts directly each quarter.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Phone, Auto-Pay
Pro Tip / Discount
A Senior Citizen Sticker Program is available for residents 62 and older ($3.00 per sticker/bag with free recycling), and a 2% discount is offered for paying the full annual bill in Q1.
Resident's Choice Bin (Trash)
All trash MUST be securely bagged. Place bins or bags at the curb the night before collection or prior to 6:00 AM on your service day. Loose trash in bins is strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and wrappers
- ✓Up to 15 standard trash bags
Blue or Green (Available free at the Municipal Building) Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables completely loose in the bin. Cardboard must be flattened and neatly stacked next to the recycling container. Do not bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Type #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Office paper, newsprint, and junk mail
- ✓Pizza box lids (if entirely free of grease/cheese)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is collected on 18 designated Saturdays throughout the year. All loose yard waste must be placed in biodegradable bags. Limbs and branches must be tied into bundles under 4 feet long.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree limbs (cut to 4 feet long or less)
- ✓Brush and garden residue
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One (1) bulk item per week.
Placement
Place your single allowed bulk item at the curb by 6:00 AM on your normal collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and upholstered chairs
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Stoves, washers, and dryers
- ✓ Refrigerators and window AC units (ONLY if Freon has been professionally removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon
- ✕ Televisions, computers, and electronics (Use Door-to-Door service)
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paint
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
The first bulk item is free. If you have a second bulk item or exceed your 15-bag limit, you must call County Hauling Customer Service at (888) 883-0333 to pay an additional fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a designated holiday falls on or before your normal collection day during the workweek, service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Saturday yard waste collections are pre-scheduled dates and generally are not affected by weekday holiday delays.
If a major holiday falls on a weekend, your standard Monday through Friday collection schedule will proceed without any delays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring/Summer
April - SeptemberTake advantage of the designated Saturday yard waste collections during the peak growing season. Ensure you strictly use biodegradable bags; yard waste placed in plastic bags will be rejected at the curb.
Autumn
October - NovemberHempfield typically schedules intensive leaf collection sweeps in the fall. Check the Township calendar for these specific dates, and avoid sweeping loose leaves into the street or gutters.
Winter
December - FebruaryWhen severe winter weather strikes Westmoreland County, collection trucks may face delays on steep or unplowed roads. Leave your bins out; crews will recover missed routes as soon as road conditions are safe.
Local Tips & Community Info
Mandatory Residential Collection Services
In Hempfield Township, maintaining active garbage and recycling service is a strict requirement for all residential and commercial property owners. To ensure uniform sanitation across the community, the township contracts with County Hauling for weekly curbside refuse removal. Residents are billed quarterly directly by the waste management provider. Failing to establish an active account is considered a direct violation of local municipal ordinances. All household garbage must be secured in tight-fitting, watertight containers to prevent litter and deter pests from accessing food waste.
Single Stream Recycling Program
Hempfield simplifies the waste diversion process by utilizing a single-stream recycling method. This means you do not need to separate your paper, glass, or plastics into different bins; everything can be conveniently placed into one container. Acceptable items include flattened cardboard, metal food cans, glass bottles, and plastic containers numbered 1 through 7. To participate, residents can pick up a free official recycling container directly from the Hempfield Township Municipal Building. Remember that items like styrofoam, food-soiled paper, and plastic grocery bags are strictly prohibited from the recycling mix.
Senior Citizen Sticker Program
To provide financial relief for older residents who produce significantly less waste, Hempfield offers a specialized Senior Citizen Sticker Program. Rather than paying the standard quarterly flat rate, eligible seniors can purchase individual trash stickers directly from County Hauling. Each sticker costs $3.00, and they must be bought in a minimum bundle of twelve. A sticker is placed on each garbage bag set out for collection at the curb. Fortunately, weekly single-stream recycling collection remains completely free of charge for those enrolled in the sticker initiative.
Electronic and Hazardous Waste Rules
Pennsylvania state laws strictly forbid the disposal of certain hazardous materials in standard landfills, including automotive batteries, wet paint, harsh chemicals, and medical waste. Additionally, electronics such as televisions, computers, and fluorescent bulbs require special environmental handling. County Hauling provides an on-call, door-to-door collection service for these tricky items. Residents must contact the customer care center in advance to schedule a specific pickup date for electronic waste, which will often fall on a different day than your regular refuse collection.
Placement Guidelines and Missed Pickups
To guarantee your household waste is collected without issues, all bins and bags must be placed at the curb the night before your scheduled collection day, or no later than 6:00 AM on the morning of pickup. The total weight for any single trash can or bag should never exceed 50 pounds to protect the sanitation workers from injury. If you experience a missed pickup or notice incorrect billing information on your account, you should reach out to the County Hauling customer service department via phone or email for a prompt resolution.
Drop-off Facilities
Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling Center
355 Pleasant Unity Mutualville Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Materials Accepted
Hempfield Township Municipal Building
1132 Woodward Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is garbage collection mandatory for Hempfield residents?
Yes, Hempfield Township enforces a mandatory refuse and recycling ordinance. All homeowners must maintain an active account with the contracted provider, County Hauling.
How does the Senior Citizen Sticker Program work?
Seniors generating minimal waste can opt into the sticker program by purchasing $3.00 stickers directly from County Hauling (minimum of 12). One sticker covers one bag of trash, while recycling remains free.
Where do I get a recycling container in Hempfield?
Residents can obtain a complimentary single-stream recycling bin by visiting the Hempfield Township Municipal Building during normal administrative hours.