Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lower Southampton
Trash Day
Wednesday
Recycling
Wednesday
Yard Waste
Thursday (April 1 to mid-December; collected with Wednesday regular trash up to 5 containers during winter)
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside collection services are contracted through J.P. Mascaro & Sons and billed annually through the Township Tax Collector.
Billing Cycle
Annually
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A $50 annual trash rebate is available to qualifying homeowner residents who are senior citizens (65 and older) or disabled veterans (50% or greater disability).
Resident-provided (Plastic or Metal) Bin (Trash)
Trash containers must not exceed 32 gallons in size, and bags must not weigh more than 50 pounds. Do not use paper bags, cardboard boxes, or containers smaller than 20 gallons. Construction and demolition debris is strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household trash
- ✓Up to 12 bags or cans per household
Resident-provided Bin (Recycling)
Cardboard boxes must be broken down, tied, and bundled in 2-foot by 2-foot squares. Single-stream recycling is collected on Wednesdays alongside regular trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics
- ✓Clear and colored glass
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Aseptic cartons (milk, juice, broth)
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper
- ✓Corrugated cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Electronics/E-waste
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
- ✕Construction materials
- ✕Motor oil and car batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Branches must be cut to lengths of 3 feet (36 inches) or less and tied in bundles. Loose yard waste must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or standard trash cans. Plastic bags are not permitted for yard waste.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Sticks and twigs
- ✓Branches (under 3 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One item per week on your regular collection day
Placement
Place your single bulk item at the curb next to your regular trash bins by 6:00 AM on Wednesday.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Microwaves
- ✓ Dishwashers, washers, and dryers
- ✓ Water heaters and pool heaters
- ✓ Rolled carpets and padding
- ✓ Tree limbs (larger than 3 inches in diameter, cut to 36 inches)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions and computers (E-waste)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Unscheduled Freon appliances
Standard bulk collection (one item per week) is free. However, specialized items like refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, pianos, or furnaces require advanced scheduling via 1-800-432-1616 and incur an additional fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday lands on a Wednesday, your regular trash and recycling collection will be delayed until Thursday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday or Monday, your Wednesday pickup remains on its normal schedule.
Yard Waste Exception
When a holiday pushes the Wednesday trash collection to Thursday, the standard Thursday yard waste collection will subsequently be pushed to Friday.
J.P. Mascaro & Sons provides the holiday schedule. Always double-check during major holiday weeks.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring through Autumn Yard Cleanup
April 1 to December 15As the weather warms, yard waste shifts to a dedicated Thursday collection. Ensure all branches are tightly bundled under 36 inches long, and place softer materials strictly in biodegradable paper bags or reusable cans—never plastic bags.
Winter Operations
December 16 to March 31During the cold months, the separate Thursday yard waste pickups are paused. Instead, you can dispose of up to five bags of winter yard debris mixed alongside your regular household trash on Wednesdays.
Severe Snow Events
December to MarchLower Southampton Public Works begins plowing roadways after 2 inches of snow accumulation. In significant winter storms, trash collection might face slight delays to allow plows to safely clear major township routes first.
Local Tips & Community Info
Weekly Curbside Collection Guidelines
In Lower Southampton Township, residential refuse and recycling services are comprehensively managed and executed by J.P. Mascaro & Sons. For all standard households, the designated collection day for both garbage and recyclable materials is Wednesday. To maintain a tidy community and guarantee collection by the sanitation trucks, residents must place their bins at the curb by 6:00 AM on Wednesday morning, or the evening prior. The township enforces a generous limit of up to twelve trash cans or secure bags per household each week. However, to protect the safety of the hauling crews, no single container may exceed 32 gallons in capacity, and individual bags must not weigh more than 50 pounds.
Navigating Holiday Service Delays
The standard Wednesday pickup schedule is occasionally altered by major national holidays. J.P. Mascaro formally observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these recognized holidays falls directly on a Wednesday, your household collections will be delayed by exactly one day, shifting to Thursday. Conversely, if a holiday lands on a Sunday or Monday, your weekly Wednesday service will continue completely uninterrupted. Always review the municipal website's calendar during holiday weeks to confirm your neighborhood's updated service date.
Yard Waste and Seasonal Maintenance
Managing seasonal yard debris is a key part of property upkeep in Bucks County. Lower Southampton Township offers a specialized winter yard waste policy. Specifically, from December 16th through March 31st, homeowners are permitted to include up to five bags or cans of yard clippings directly with their regular household trash on Wednesdays. Outside of this winter window, vegetative materials must be managed according to specific seasonal collection guidelines to ensure organic waste is properly composted rather than taking up valuable landfill space.
Strictly Prohibited Hazardous Materials
Certain hazardous items pose severe safety risks to sanitation workers and processing facilities. Lower Southampton explicitly prohibits the disposal of home construction debris, concrete, and roofing materials in regular curbside bins. Furthermore, under no circumstances should residents throw lithium-ion batteries, motor oil, liquid pesticides, or oil-based paints into the trash. Improperly discarded lithium batteries frequently spark dangerous fires inside garbage trucks. To safely discard toxic substances, residents should leverage the Bucks County Household Hazardous Waste collection events by calling the local hotline at 215-345-3400.
Resolving Missed Pickups
Occasionally, a fully prepared trash or recycling container might be missed during the weekly route. If your street was completely serviced but your bins were overlooked, do not panic. Residents are instructed to contact J.P. Mascaro's customer service dispatch directly at 1-800-432-1616 to report the oversight. Their support team operates through Saturday afternoon and will swiftly coordinate a recovery truck to empty your containers as soon as practically possible.
Drop-off Facilities
Bucks County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Hotline)
County-wide collection events (Call 215-345-3400 for locations)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is trash and recycling collected in Lower Southampton Township?
All standard residential trash and single-stream recycling collections occur once a week on Wednesdays, provided by J.P. Mascaro.
Is there a limit to how much garbage I can put at the curb?
Yes. Residents are allowed a maximum of 12 bags or cans per week. Each container must be 32 gallons or smaller and weigh less than 50 pounds.
Can I throw away remodeling debris or lithium batteries in my bin?
No. Construction materials, hazardous chemicals, and lithium batteries are strictly banned from weekly collection and must be discarded via county hazardous waste programs or private dumpsters.