Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Manheim
Trash Day
Every Thursday
Recycling
Every Thursday
Yard Waste
Every other Thursday from April through October, with weekly leaf collections in November and December
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling service fees are billed twice a year on January 1st and July 1st. Your paper bill includes the unique account number and access code needed to set up online portal payments.
Billing Cycle
Semi-Annually
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Resident's Choice (or Hauler-Provided Carts) Bin (Trash)
Containers must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day, but no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before. Empty containers must be removed from the curb by the end of the collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and wrappers
- ✓Dried latex paint (lids removed)
Green or Blue (Official Borough Bins) Bin (Recycling)
Rinse all containers thoroughly. Remove all lids and caps and throw them in the regular trash. Do NOT bag your recyclables; place them loosely in the bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Metal food and beverage cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (with a neck narrower than the base)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Paperboard (cereal boxes)
- ✕Newspaper or junk mail
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yogurt tubs or fruit cups
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in biodegradable Kraft paper bags or tied into bundles no longer than 4 feet and no heavier than 30 pounds. Do not use plastic tape or wire to tie bundles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Garden residues
- ✓Shrubbery clippings
- ✓Tree trimmings (under 4 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One (1) large item per week on your regular trash day.
Placement
Place the single bulk item next to your regular trash bins by 6:00 AM on your collection day. Items must be manageable by two workers.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and couches
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Wooden furniture
- ✓ Carpet (cut into 4-foot lengths and tied)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions and computers (Covered Devices)
- ✕ Hazardous waste (chemicals, wet paint)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Tires
While standard bulk items are free, large "white goods" (stoves, washers, refrigerators) require a special sticker purchased from the Borough Office.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regular collection day falls on or after an observed holiday, your pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk item collections are subject to the same holiday delays as standard trash.
If the holiday falls on a weekend, the collection schedule for the preceding or following week is not impacted.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October - DecemberThe Manheim Borough Public Works Department conducts curbside leaf collection during the fall. Leaves must be raked to the curb line, but keep them out of the storm drains to prevent localized street flooding.
Winter
JanuaryReal Christmas trees are collected during the first two weeks of January on your normal trash day. You must remove all ornaments, lights, stands, and plastic tree bags for the tree to be accepted.
Spring/Summer
April - SeptemberGrass clippings are generally not accepted as yard waste. Residents are encouraged to "grasscycle" by leaving clippings on the lawn as natural fertilizer, or they must be bagged and thrown away as regular garbage.
Local Tips & Community Info
Manheim Borough Thursday Collection Framework
For households situated within Manheim Borough, weekly waste removal is systematically scheduled for every Thursday. Properties participating in the municipal solid waste program must ensure all standard refuse is placed securely at the curb by the designated morning time to avoid missed pickups. While standard household garbage is covered under the base service, residents who occasionally generate excess debris must purchase an extra bag tag for $4 per unit. These brightly colored surplus tags are available directly at the local Borough office and must be visibly attached to any bag that exceeds the normal volume allowance before the collection truck arrives.
Recent Upgrades to Single-Stream Recycling
Manheim Borough actively encourages environmental sustainability and has streamlined its recycling protocols significantly. Following recent changes backed by the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA), the community completely eliminated external cardboard dumpsters from public parks due to floodplain regulations. Consequently, residents can now effortlessly place all flattened corrugated cardboard directly into their residential curbside recycling bins. Accepted single-stream items also include glass jars, metal food cans, and plastic bottles possessing a visible neck. Importantly, materials must never be bagged in plastic grocery sacks, as these items tangle the regional processing machinery.
Safe Disposal of Household Batteries and Sharps
Navigating hazardous materials requires specialized care, and the local administration offers fantastic free resources to handle them. For dead batteries, homeowners can stop by the municipal building to grab complimentary orange recycling bags. Once filled, these specialized orange pouches are placed right beside your regular trash can for safe retrieval. Furthermore, for residents who require medical injections at home, the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority provides a free 'Safe Clip' device that easily stores up to 1,500 used needles. Once the secure device reaches capacity, it can simply be tossed into your regular garbage—but never in the recycling container.
Seasonal White Goods and Heavy Tire Pickups
Instead of permitting bulky appliances to sit on the sidewalk year-round, Manheim organizes specific large item collections tailored for the spring and fall seasons. To dispose of white goods—which legally encompasses any appliance containing a motor, engine, or compressor like a refrigerator or washing machine—you are required to purchase a $20 appliance tag ahead of time. On the very same day as the seasonal appliance sweep, the contracted haulers will also collect used vehicle tires. Discarding tires requires a $6 fee per unit, making it incredibly convenient to clean out your garage responsibly without hiring an expensive private junk removal firm.
Organic Debris and Recognized Holiday Shifts
To maintain the pristine landscape of Lancaster County, Manheim Borough operates a targeted yard waste season spanning from April through the end of October, transitioning to dedicated leaf sweeps in November and December. Homeowners can retrieve free biodegradable yard waste bags located outside the Public Works complex fence line. Regarding holiday disruptions, the Thursday sanitation route will temporarily shift to Friday if a major recognized holiday—specifically New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas—lands earlier in the workweek.
Drop-off Facilities
LCSWMA Transfer Station Complex
1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
Materials Accepted
Manheim Borough Office
15 East High Street, Manheim, PA 17545
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy extra trash tags if I have too many bags?
If your household refuse exceeds the standard municipal limits, you can easily purchase $4 extra bag tags in person at the Manheim Borough administrative office. Simply affix the tag to your surplus garbage before Thursday morning.
Can I throw away rechargeable batteries in the regular trash?
No, household and rechargeable batteries should not be thrown freely into the trash. The Borough offers free orange battery bags; you fill these up and set them next to your bins so they can be disposed of safely without risking a landfill fire.
How do I get rid of an old couch or recliner in Manheim?
Oversized furniture items like couches, treadmills, or large chairs require a specific $10 oversized item tag. You must purchase this tag from the municipal office and attach it to the furniture prior to your scheduled pickup day.