Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Peters Township
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, based on your street schedule.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same scheduled day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Curbside leaf pickup occurs on scheduled Mondays in the spring and fall (registration with Public Works required).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling services are billed quarterly through Jordan Tax Service rather than bundled into local property taxes.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH Debits), Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A 10% Senior Citizen Discount is available for residents 65 and older. Low-Income and Snowbird (temporary absence) discounts are also offered.
Gray cart with gray lid Bin (Trash)
All trash must be bagged before being placed in the cart. The lid must close completely. Have your cart at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day, keeping it at least 3 feet from vehicles and mailboxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household trash
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Chip bags
- ✓Paper towels
- ✓Yard waste (must fit inside the cart)
Township-issued Recycling Cart Bin (Recycling)
Single-stream collection. Do not bag your recyclables. Remove any plastic film from boxes and flatten cardboard completely. Remove lids from glass items.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics by shape: bottles, jars, jugs, cups, and tubs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum, bi-metal, steel, and tin cans
- ✓Paper, junk mail, magazines, and newspaper
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard boxes
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags (including blue bags)
- ✕Berry or clam shell containers
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Styrofoam or fast food wrappers
- ✕Ceramics
- ✕Loose plastic caps or metal lids
Yard Waste Bin
General yard waste must fit inside your standard garbage cart year-round. Only during the 5-week Fall Leaf Bag Collection can leaves be placed outside the cart in compostable paper lawn bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small branches
- ✓Grass clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a month (First full pickup week of the month)
Placement
Place items at the curb by 6:00 AM on your regular service day during the first full week of the month. For glass items like tables or doors, completely tape all edges and tape a large 'X' across the glass.
Accepted
- ✓ Household appliances (freon removed & tagged)
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, dressers, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Carpet/padding (rolled and taped/tied, max 4 feet long)
- ✓ Toilets (must be separated into 2 pieces)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Extra trash bags
- ✕ Large cardboard boxes
- ✕ Yard waste outside the cart
- ✕ Electronics
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
If you have more than two items or need a pickup outside the designated week, you can schedule a special collection at least 48 hours in advance by calling WM at 1-800-866-4460 for a $75 base fee plus individual item rates.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a major holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week will be pushed back one day (e.g., Thursday collections move to Friday). If the holiday falls on a weekend, there are no delays.
Yard Waste Exception
Fall leaf collection operations may shift slightly due to Thanksgiving, but residents must still follow the 6:00 AM placement rule.
Always consult the Waste Management holiday schedule to confirm your exact delay.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
Late October - Early DecemberDuring the five-week Fall Leaf Bag Collection, place leaves in paper yard bags at the curb by 6:00 AM. A separate WM truck will collect them on your normal trash day. Bags put out before or after this window will be left behind.
Fall
September - NovemberThe Township offers a premium Leaf Vacuuming Program. For an annual $150 season pass, the Public Works department will vacuum unbagged leaves directly from your curbside based on a specific route map.
Winter
JanuaryReal Christmas trees can be collected as one of your allotted bulk items during the first full pickup week of the month. Ensure the tree is cut into 4-foot sections and completely free of decorations.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turning Your Cans and Bottles into Cash in PA!
Hey Peters Township neighbors! Did you know Pennsylvania has a sweet program for getting cash back on your drinks? Those bottles and cans you recycle? You can actually get a deposit back on them! Keep an eye out for the PA-specific recycling symbols on beverage containers. While there aren't specific buyback centers right in Peters Township, many grocery stores across the state, especially larger ones, will take these back for you. It's a great little way to make some extra pocket money while helping the environment. For scrap metal or other items, you might have to travel a bit further into nearby towns like Washington or McMurray, but it's worth checking out local scrap yards if you have bigger metal items to get rid of.
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life Near Peters Township
Before you toss something that's still got some life in it, think about donating it! There are some fantastic places around the Peters Township area where your old clothes, furniture, or household goods can go to good homes. Check out the Washington City Mission, which has thrift stores that help support their programs. You could also look into Goodwill or Salvation Army locations in nearby communities. And if you've got bigger projects, Habitat for Humanity ReStores are often looking for gently used building materials and furniture, which could be a great option if you're decluttering your home.
Keeping Peters Township Clean: Say NO to Dumping!
We all want our township to look its best, right? If you ever see trash dumped where it shouldn't be, please don't just ignore it. In Pennsylvania, illegal dumping is a serious problem that can hurt our environment and our community. The best thing to do is report it. You can usually contact your local Peters Township municipal office or the Public Works Department to let them know. They have ways to deal with it and can help prevent it from happening again. Let's all pitch in to keep our beautiful Peters Township clean and tidy for everyone to enjoy.
Drop-off Facilities
Fire Station #1 Drop-Off (Glass & Cardboard)
245 E. McMurray Rd, McMurray, PA 15317 (Behind the station)
Materials Accepted
Woehler Landscape Supply & Recycling Yard
202 Buckeye Street, McMurray, PA 15317
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my garbage cart breaks in Peters Township?
If your Township-issued cart is damaged, contact the Peters Township Municipal Building at 724-941-4180 to schedule a repair with Waste Management. However, if an additional cart you rented directly from WM is damaged, you must call WM at 1-800-866-4460.
Are excess trash bags considered bulk items during the first week of the month?
No. Trash bags, yard waste bags, and large cardboard boxes are explicitly excluded from bulk item collection. These items left outside of your container will not be picked up.
How can I dispose of old paint, chemicals, or an old TV?
Peters Township residents can use the 'Waste Management At Your Door' program at no extra charge. This service collects electronics and household hazardous waste directly from your home. Schedule a pickup online or call 1-800-449-7587.
Can I leave yard waste next to my garbage can?
No, except during the specific five-week Fall Leaf Bag Collection when leaves in paper bags are accepted. For the rest of the year, all yard waste must fit completely inside your Township-issued gray garbage cart.