Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Horsham
Trash Day
Trash collection is not provided by the township; residents must subscribe privately with a licensed waste hauler (such as Waste Management, Republic Services, Casella, or Whitetail Disposal) or coordinate through their HOA. Pickup days depend on your contracted provider.
Recycling
Recycling collection is scheduled directly through your chosen private waste hauler or HOA agreement.
Yard Waste
Yard waste pickup options vary depending on your private hauler contract; the township also hosts periodic community recycling and drop-off events.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling fees are billed directly by your chosen private hauler, while water and sewer utility services are billed quarterly through the Horsham Water & Sewer Authority.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Phone, In Person
Varies by selected private hauler (typically dark green, brown, or black) Bin (Trash)
Trash must be bagged and placed securely in the hauler-provided cart. Bins must be placed at the curb the night before or by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers and non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Broken ceramics and glassware
Varies by selected private hauler (typically blue or green) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be placed loosely in the bin, never bagged in plastic. Cardboard should be flattened.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and junk mail
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (usually #1, #2, #5)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires, cords)
- ✕Batteries and electronics
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Check with your specific private hauler for yard waste inclusion. It is often required to be placed in biodegradable paper bags or bundled.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small twigs and branches
- ✓Garden residues
- ✓Leaves (outside of township vacuum season)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Varies by contract
Placement
Do not place bulk items at the curb without prior authorization from your private waste hauler.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Couches and large chairs
- ✓ Wooden furniture
- ✓ Non-Freon appliances
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions and computers
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, AC units)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
Fees vary strictly by the hauler. It is advised to get a quote when scheduling your bulk pickup.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Most private haulers operating in Horsham follow the 'slide rule'. If a major holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week are delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Holiday delays apply to all services, including scheduled yard waste or bulk pickups arranged with your hauler.
Since haulers are independent, always verify the exact holiday schedule directly with your chosen provider.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - MarchDuring heavy Mid-Atlantic snowstorms, private haulers frequently suspend routes for safety. Ensure your bins are accessible, not buried in snowbanks, and check your hauler's app or website for weather-related delay schedules.
Fall
October - DecemberHorsham Township operates a curbside leaf vacuuming program. Check the township's zone map for your specific collection week, and avoid parking cars over leaf piles on the street.
Spring
April - MaySpring cleanup yields higher volumes of yard waste. Ensure branches and brush are tied in lengths manageable by your private hauler, or utilize Montgomery County's regional yard waste drop-off sites.
Local Tips & Community Info
Private Subscription Trash Services
Unlike many neighboring towns, Horsham Township operates on a private subscription model for residential refuse. The local government does not deploy municipal sanitation trucks. Instead, homeowners are responsible for contacting and hiring an independent, township-licensed waste management company, such as Casella, Whitetail Disposal, or Waste Management, to handle their weekly household garbage. This free-market approach allows families to select the specific cart sizes, collection days, and service tiers that best fit their lifestyle and budget.
Mandatory Pennsylvania Act 101 Recycling
Even though residents use private hauling companies, recycling remains strictly mandatory under Pennsylvania state law. When you set up your account with a local hauler, they are legally required to provide you with a recycling bin and a collection schedule. You must separate items like corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, and glass jars from your daily trash. Never put recyclable materials into plastic grocery bags, as private sorting facilities will reject them and penalize the hauling company, which can eventually impact your service rates.
Managing Large Appliances and Furniture
Disposing of a broken refrigerator or an old sectional sofa is not as simple as leaving it on the sidewalk. Because every private contract in Horsham is slightly different, you must call your specific service provider ahead of time to arrange a bulk item pickup. Many haulers will collect one oversized item per month for free, but Freon-containing appliances or extremely heavy construction debris usually require a supplementary fee. Mattresses typically need to be wrapped in a protective plastic cover before the drivers will safely handle them.
Montgomery County Hazardous Waste Disposal
Private trash collectors serving Horsham are prohibited from accepting hazardous household chemicals in regular curbside bins. Items like wet latex paint, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, and lithium-ion batteries pose severe fire risks to collection vehicles. To discard these dangerous materials, residents must utilize the special collection events organized by the Montgomery County hazardous waste program. For standard alkaline batteries, however, it is entirely safe to throw them directly into your normal kitchen trash.
Navigating Holiday Pickups
Your exact collection day depends on the specific route established by the company you hired. However, the vast majority of local haulers observe standard national holidays like New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If your scheduled pickup falls on or after one of these major holidays, your service will typically slide over by one day for the remainder of that calendar week. Always check your specific hauler's website for weather-related or holiday delays.
Drop-off Facilities
Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Various locations across Montgomery County (Pre-registration required)
Materials Accepted
Abington Township Residential Recycling Center
2201 Florey Lane, Abington, PA 19001
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Horsham Township provide municipal trash pickup?
No. Horsham operates on a private subscription model. Homeowners must independently hire a licensed private hauler to collect their garbage and recycling.
How do I recycle my household items in Horsham?
Your chosen private hauler will provide you with a recycling cart. Pennsylvania law requires all residents to separate clean cardboard, plastics, and metals from regular refuse.
Where can I throw away old paint and chemicals?
Hazardous materials cannot be placed in curbside bins. Residents must bring these items to designated Montgomery County household hazardous waste collection events.