Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Manor Township
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 contracted hauler Bin (Trash)
Residents must independently establish service with an approved private hauler. Container rules, bag limits, and set-out times (usually the night before) are dictated entirely by your chosen service provider.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-hazardous materials
Green bins (available for $2 at the Township Office) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling rules align with LCSWMA and your specific hauler's guidelines. Green recycling bins can be purchased for a nominal $2 fee at the Township municipal office from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastics by specific numbers (check with your hauler)
- ✓Paper and flattened cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕Food-soiled paper
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Leaves are collected curbside from October through early December. Other yard waste must be taken directly to the LCSWMA River Road facility using a free Township-issued pass.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush
- ✓Branches
- ✓Yard trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Varies depending on your private hauler contract.
Placement
Contact your private hauler directly to schedule and pay for heavy bulk item removal.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses (often must be wrapped)
- ✓ Appliances (Freon removal policies vary by hauler)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Electronics and TVs
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction debris
Bulk pickup fees are not covered by the Township and must be negotiated or added to your subscription with your private hauling service.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday collection delays are determined entirely by the private hauler you contract with. Most approved haulers observe major holidays and delay service by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
The River Road landfill facility observing LCSWMA holidays will be closed, which affects when you can utilize your Township yard waste pass.
Always refer directly to your specific hauler's official website (e.g., Penn Waste, Casella) for their specific holiday calendar.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Pizza Boxes Out of the Drop-Off
When utilizing the Manor Township Administration Building's cardboard drop-off, ensure absolutely no pizza boxes, ice cream boxes, or food-soiled cardboard are deposited. Only clean, flattened corrugated cardboard is accepted.
Strip Your Christmas Tree Completely
If you are dropping your Christmas tree off at one of the four designated Township parks in winter, you must remove all plastic tree bags, tinsel, lights, and ornaments. Contaminated trees cannot be mulched.
Take Hazardous Goods to Harrisburg Pike
Never place TVs, paint, or household chemicals in your curbside bins, as no private hauler can legally accept them. These must be taken directly to the LCSWMA Household Hazardous Waste facility in Lancaster.
Seasonal Information
Fall
October to DecemberAnnual curbside leaf collection runs from October to the first week of December. Rake your leaves to the edge of your property near the street, keeping them unbagged and free of sticks and rocks so the vacuum trucks can collect them.
Winter
December 26 to Mid-JanuaryThe Township offers free Christmas tree disposal. Residents can drop off bare trees at Charlestown, Greider, Washington Boro, and Creswell parks starting the day after Christmas until mid-January.
Winter
December to MarchWhen snow accumulations reach 2 inches, the Township deploys plows and salt trucks. Ensure your privately serviced trash and recycling bins are placed in your driveway or behind the curb line so they are not struck by plows.
About Manor Township Waste Management
Navigating Manor Township's Open Market Waste System
Unlike municipalities that manage a single contract, Manor Township operates on a private subscription, open-market system. This means residents are responsible for independently selecting and contracting with one of the Township's officially licensed haulers (such as Penn Waste, Casella, Goods Disposal Service, or Waste Management). You do not need to notify the municipal office of your choice, provided the company appears on the officially approved list.
The Municipal Corrugated Cardboard Drop-Off
Because online shopping yields more boxes than standard bins can handle, Manor Township provides a dedicated Residential Corrugated Cardboard drop-off site directly at the Administration Building on West Fairway Drive. It is vital to note that this is exclusively for corrugated boxes; paperboard items like cereal boxes, shirt boxes, or food-soiled pizza boxes are strictly prohibited and must be processed through your regular curbside recycling.
Managing Yard Waste with LCSWMA Landfill Passes
Instead of a standard weekly curbside yard waste pickup, Manor Township has partnered with the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA). Residents can easily manage large amounts of landscaping debris by picking up a free yard waste pass from the Township office. This pass allows you to haul and drop off your brush and branches at the LCSWMA River Road landfill completely free of charge.
Fall Leaf Vacuuming and Winter Weather Protocols
The Township Public Works department runs an annual curbside leaf vacuuming program spanning from October through the first week of December. Once winter weather arrives, it's important to keep your trash receptacles off the streets during snow emergencies; plowing operations typically commence as soon as two inches of snow have accumulated, and blocking the roadway with bins can disrupt plowing and result in missed collections.
Drop-off Facilities
Manor Township Cardboard Collection Drop-Off
950 West Fairway Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603 (Administration Building)
Materials Accepted
LCSWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility
1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to notify Manor Township about which trash hauler I selected?
No. As long as you contract with one of the approved and licensed trash haulers listed on the Township website (such as Penn Waste, Waste Management, Casella, etc.), you do not need to inform the municipal office.
Where can I get a new recycling bin for my home?
Standard green recycling bins are available for purchase for $2 at the Manor Township municipal office, located at 950 West Fairway Drive. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I dispose of my Christmas tree after the holidays?
There are four free drop-off locations in Manor Township: Charlestown, Greider, Washington Boro, and Creswell parks. You can start dropping off on December 26th through mid-January. Trees must be completely bare (no bags, ornaments, or lights).
How do I get rid of excess yard waste and branches?
Manor Township residents can pick up a special yard waste pass from the municipal office. This pass allows you to take your yard waste to the LCSWMA landfill on River Road completely free of charge.