Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Spring 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.
Blue 96-Gallon Toter (Red for J.P. Mascaro rural routes) Bin (Trash)
All trash must be placed INSIDE the designated 96-gallon toter. Items left on the ground or extra bags will not be collected by the automated trucks.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste and non-recyclable wrappers
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Small trace amounts of food residue packaging
Green 96-Gallon Toter Bin (Recycling)
Items must be placed loosely in the green toter. Do not bag recyclables in plastic grocery bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspapers, junk mail, office paper
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Clear, green, or brown glass bottles
- ✓Steel and aluminum cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (check specific numbers)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and stretch film
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Ceramics and Pyrex
- ✕Hazardous liquid containers (gas cans, wet paint)
Yard Waste Bin
Not collected with weekly trash. Must be taken to the Goose Lane or Yerger Blvd drop-off sites using a purchased resident key card.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree branches
- ✓Shrubbery
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One item per designated collection cycle (Weekly for standard routes, Monthly for rural routes)
Placement
You must call your specific trash hauler (A.J. Blosenski or J.P. Mascaro) prior to your collection day to register the item. Breakdown large items if necessary.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and chairs
- ✓ Dressers and wooden furniture
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses
- ✓ Rolled carpet (cut to 4-foot sections, 5 rolls = 1 item)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Freon appliances (refrigerators, AC units)
- ✕ Televisions and electronics
- ✕ Construction materials
- ✕ Propane tanks and tires
The single allowed bulk item is included in your service. Exceeding the limit requires a private arrangement and possible fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week are delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste drop-off sites (Goose Lane and Yerger Blvd) operate independently of trash schedules but require a valid access key card.
The Township administration office is closed on major holidays, which may affect your ability to call in and schedule bulk item pickups.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Recyclables Unbagged
Never place your recyclables in plastic grocery bags or garbage bags. Bagged items jam sorting equipment and are sent straight to the landfill.
No Shredded Paper
Shredded paper cannot be processed by the recycling facility and will act as a contaminant. Throw shredded documents in the regular trash.
Mattress Wrapping Rule
If you are disposing of a mattress or box spring as a bulk item, you must wrap it completely in plastic. Unwrapped mattresses pose health risks to haulers and will be left at the curb.
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilThe Township Road Crew conducts a special door-to-door branch and limb pickup mid-April. Residents must call 610-678-5393 ahead of time to be added to the collection list.
Fall
September - OctoberA secondary branch collection occurs in late September. Additionally, Berks County hosts paper shredding and household hazardous waste events in October at the Ag Center.
Winter
December - FebruaryDuring snow events, keep your toters out of the street plow path. Clear an area on your grass or driveway edge so automated trucks can still access the bins.
About Spring Township Waste Management
Dual-Hauler System and Automated Toter Regulations
Spring Township operates a unique dual-hauler system, employing companies like A.J. Blosenski or J.P. Mascaro for standard and rural trash routes, while Waste Management strictly handles curbside recycling. Every household is assigned designated 96-gallon toters—often blue or red for refuse and green for recycling. Automated truck arms mandate that all standard household waste must fit entirely inside these provided bins with lids closed; loose bags outside the toters are not serviced.
Scheduling Your Weekly Bulk Item
Residents are entitled to dispose of one bulk item during their designated collection cycle. However, this is not an on-demand, set-and-forget service for most routes. Homeowners must proactively call their specific trash hauler—using prompt #2 for A.J. Blosenski customers—to register the item before placing it curbside. Notably, a mattress and box spring are categorized as two separate bulk units and must be entirely wrapped in plastic.
Strict Enforcement on Recycling Contaminants
Berks County processing centers have a zero-tolerance policy for plastic bags and film in the green recycling toters. Residents are strictly advised not to bag their recyclables; everything from flattened cardboard to clean glass jars should be placed loosely in the bin. Additionally, items like shredded paper, styrofoam, and hazardous empty paint cans are entirely banned from the recycling stream.
Secured Yard Waste Drop-Off Sites
Unlike municipalities with weekly curbside organic pickups, Spring Township mandates that general yard waste be taken to designated drop-off facilities located on Goose Lane and Yerger Blvd. Accessing these sites requires a specialized key card, which residents can obtain through the township office for a $20 initial fee plus annual renewals.
Seasonal Curbside Branch Collection Events
While regular grass clippings must go to the drop-off site, the Township Road Crew does conduct specialized door-to-door limb and branch collections twice a year—typically mid-April and late September. To participate in these seasonal sweeps, residents must call the township office in advance to secure their address on the collection route map.
Drop-off Facilities
Berks County Electronics & Tire Recycling Center
1316 Hilltop Rd., Leesport, PA 19533
Materials Accepted
Goose Lane and Yerger Blvd Yard Waste Sites
Goose Lane & Yerger Blvd, Spring Township, PA
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of a mattress in Spring Township?
A mattress and a box spring are considered TWO separate bulk items. You must wrap them entirely in plastic and call your trash hauler in advance to schedule the pickup on your designated bulk collection day.
Can I put extra garbage bags next to my trash toter?
No. Spring Township uses automated collection trucks. All household trash must fit completely inside your provided 96-gallon toter with the lid closed. If you frequently have excess trash, you can contact the township to pay for an additional toter.
Where do I take my grass clippings and yard waste?
Yard waste is not collected at the curb with regular trash. Residents must use the Township's Goose Lane or Yerger Blvd Yard Waste Drop-off Sites. Access requires a key card, which can be purchased for an initial $20 fee at the Township Municipal Office.
What should I do with my old television or computer?
Electronics cannot be placed in your trash or recycling toters under Pennsylvania law. You must take TVs, computers, and monitors to the Berks County Electronics & Tire Recycling Center located at 1316 Hilltop Rd in Leesport.