Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Springfield
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.
Resident provided (metal or substantial plastic) Bin (Trash)
Use watertight containers up to 32 gallons in capacity and weighing no more than 40 lbs. Drain all free liquids and wrap garbage in paper or plastic bags before placing it in the bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Drained and wrapped garbage
- ✓Household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Small non-recyclable plastics
Yellow rectangular bin (Paper) & Yellow round bin (Commingled) Bin (Recycling)
Employ a dual-stream system: put paper products in the rectangular bin and commingled containers in the round bin. Do not use random boxes or plastic bags for recycling.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard & mixed paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastics #1-7
- ✓Beverage cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Blue glass
- ✕Lead crystal
- ✕Light bulbs
- ✕Porcelain
- ✕Tempered plate glass
Yard Waste Bin
Cut brush to a maximum of 3 feet in length and securely tie it in bundles no more than 2 feet thick and 40 pounds. Do not put brush inside your standard trash containers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree trimmings
- ✓Hedge clippings
- ✓Brush
- ✓Leaves (during scheduled fall events)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Wednesdays only
Placement
You may not place your approved bulk items at the curb until after 12:00 PM on the Tuesday directly preceding your Wednesday pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Bedding
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Carpeting (cut to 3ft and tied)
- ✓ Large household junk
Not Accepted
- ✕ Propane tanks
- ✕ Business trash
- ✕ Construction or demolition material
- ✕ Automotive parts & tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste
Fees are $30 for a standard pickup truck pile, $40 for a dump truck pile, $20 for standard appliances, and $50 for televisions.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regular collection day falls on a recognized township holiday, there will be no pickup. You must hold your trash and recyclables until your next regularly scheduled collection day.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush pickup generally remains on the 3rd Wednesday, but if a holiday falls on that Wednesday, refer to Township calendar updates for alternate instructions.
Unlike many municipalities that push collection by one day, Springfield simply requires you to wait for your next route day (e.g., if Monday is a holiday, Area 1 residents wait until Thursday).
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Rinse and Remove Lids
Before tossing beverage bottles and food jars into your round commingled bin, make sure to remove their caps and rinse out food residue. Leaving the paper rings and labels on the containers is perfectly fine.
Say No to Plastic Bags
Never use plastic bags, cardboard boxes, or unapproved heavy drums to hold your recyclables. Only use the free yellow containers specifically provided by Springfield Township to avoid collection rejection.
Handling Hazardous and Sharp Materials
Ash, animal feces, and sharp items like broken glass must be handled safely. Feces must be sealed in water-tight plastic bags, and medical sharps must be placed in proper puncture-proof containers, never thrown loose into the garbage.
Seasonal Information
Fall
October - DecemberLeaf burning is strictly prohibited by Springfield code. Rake your loose leaves to the inside edge of your sidewalk—never past the curb into the street or gutters—for the Township's officially scheduled fall leaf collection.
Winter
December - MarchDuring heavy winter storms, snow must be completely cleared from your public sidewalks within 24 hours of the snowfall ceasing to ensure sanitation crews and pedestrians can navigate the neighborhood safely.
Spring/Summer
April - SeptemberWhile grass clippings can be drained and included with your regular trash, ensure you maintain your lawn. Allowing grass to grow taller than 8 inches violates Springfield's local property maintenance codes.
About Springfield Waste Management
Springfield Township (PA) Trash & Recycling Guidelines
For the nearly 24,000 residents of Springfield Township, PA, municipal trash and recycling collection is efficiently managed directly by the local Public Works Department. Depending on your neighborhood's location within Delaware County, your household garbage is collected twice weekly. Area 1 receives service on Mondays and Thursdays, while Area 2 is serviced on Tuesdays and Fridays, ensuring a consistently clean and sanitary community environment.
Preparing Your Bins for Public Works Crews
Springfield enforces strict neighborhood guidelines regarding curbside bin placement to maintain local aesthetics and prevent animal scavenging. You are not permitted to place your refuse, recycling, or bulk items out at the curb before sundown on the evening prior to your scheduled pickup. Furthermore, all emptied containers must be removed from the street side within 12 hours of collection and stored discreetly behind the front building line of your property.
Delaware County Dual-Stream Recycling Standards
Springfield prides itself on being a leader in recycling across Pennsylvania, utilizing a specific dual-bin separation system. Residents must use a rectangular bin for flat paper and cardboard, while a round commingled bin is reserved for rinsed glass, aluminum, steel, cartons, and plastics numbered 1 through 7. The Township provides these specific reusable yellow buckets completely free of charge; you just need to pick them up at the Public Works facility.
Wednesday Bulk Waste and Brush Collection
Heavy household items and yard brush follow completely different routines than your daily garbage. Standard bulk waste pickups are executed strictly on Wednesdays and require an advanced, pre-paid request submitted online or in person by noon on the preceding Tuesday. Meanwhile, bundled yard brush is collected on the third Wednesday of each month, provided branches are cut under three feet in length and bundled to weigh no more than 40 pounds.
Drop-off Facilities
Springfield Public Works Department
1258 Church Road, Springfield, PA 19064
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my trash collection in Springfield if there is a holiday?
Unlike many towns that delay service by a single day, Springfield Township requires you to hold your trash and recyclables until your next regularly scheduled collection day. For example, if you live in Area 1 and Monday is a holiday, your next pickup will be on Thursday.
How do I get rid of an old television or refrigerator in Springfield Township?
You must schedule a specific bulk pickup which takes place on Wednesdays. Requests and payments must be finalized online or at the Public Works building by noon on Tuesday. There is a $50 fee for televisions and a $20 fee for most other household appliances.
Can I burn leaves or put yard brush inside my regular garbage can?
Leaf burning is strictly prohibited by local code. Leaves must be raked just inside the sidewalk for fall collection or bagged for normal trash after the season ends. Brush cannot go in standard trash cans; it must be cut under 3 feet, tied securely, and set out for the dedicated 3rd Wednesday brush collection.
Where can I get official recycling bins in Springfield, PA?
Springfield provides its specialized recycling buckets entirely free of charge. You can pick up the yellow rectangular bin (used for paper and cardboard) and the round bin (used for commingled plastics, metals, and glass) at either the Township Building or the Public Works facility.