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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Springfield Township Public Works Operations
In Springfield Township, Delaware County, residents do not need to hunt for private waste haulers. The local Public Works Department directly manages all household garbage and recycling collections. This municipal service is funded through your local taxes, meaning there are no separate quarterly invoices to worry about for standard refuse removal. Township crews work diligently throughout the week, dividing neighborhoods into specific collection zones to maintain order and keep the community looking pristine.
Strict Container Weight and Size Limits
To protect the health and safety of the sanitation workers, Springfield enforces strict regulations on garbage containers. Homeowners must use durable trash cans equipped with tight-fitting lids. Each individual can or tied heavy-duty trash bag must not exceed 50 pounds in weight. When positioning your receptacles at the curb, they must be set out prior to 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning, but no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before. All empty cans must be retrieved from the street edge by the evening of your pickup day.
Navigating Co-Mingled Recycling Days
The township strongly advocates for environmental responsibility through a co-mingled, single-stream recycling program. On your designated recycling day, all approved items—including glass bottles, aluminum food cans, and plastic containers marked with numbers 1 through 7—can be placed together in the township-issued recycling bin. Cardboard boxes must be broken down and flattened. Residents are strictly reminded never to put recyclables in plastic grocery bags, as the Delaware County sorting facilities will reject the load and send it straight to the landfill.
Special Leaf and Brush Collection Procedures
Keeping your yard tidy during the changing Pennsylvania seasons requires following specific township guidelines. Brush, branches, and hedge trimmings will be collected provided they are cut to lengths of three feet or less and securely tied into manageable bundles. During the autumn leaf fall, the township publishes a zone-by-zone vacuum schedule. For the rest of the year, organic yard debris must be placed in biodegradable paper bags. Yard waste mixed with regular trash or packed in plastic bags will be left at the curb.
Delaware County E-Waste and Hazmat Protocols
Springfield crews cannot legally collect hazardous household chemicals, wet paints, or electronic waste. Throwing these items into the back of a garbage truck poses severe fire risks and environmental hazards. To safely discard old laptops, televisions, automotive fluids, and toxic cleaning supplies, residents must participate in the specialized collection events organized by the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority (DCSWA). These events are hosted at various locations throughout the county and typically require advance online registration.
Drop-off Facilities
Springfield Public Works Department
1258 Church Road, Springfield, PA 19064
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Springfield Township provide the garbage collection service directly?
Yes, the Springfield Township Public Works Department operates its own fleet of sanitation trucks to collect residential trash and recycling.
What is the maximum weight limit for my trash cans?
For the safety of the municipal crews, no single trash can or bagged bundle may exceed 50 pounds in weight.
How do I dispose of tree branches and yard clippings?
Branches must be cut to three feet or shorter and bundled with twine. Smaller yard clippings must be placed in biodegradable paper bags, not plastic.