Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Warminster
Trash Day
Trash is collected twice per week based on your neighborhood zone across the township's eight designated sections.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once per week on one of your scheduled collection days.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected once per week from April 1 through December 15 (included in regular trash from December 16 to March 31).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (or after 6:00 PM the night before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
The residential trash fee is billed annually as part of your township and county tax bill handled by the Warminster Township Tax Collector.
Billing Cycle
Annual
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizens aged 62 and older are eligible for a $55 discount on the annual trash fee by presenting valid proof of age and residency to the Tax Collector.
Township-provided toter or personal cans up to 35-gallons Bin (Trash)
Maximum of 6 containers total per collection. Personal cans cannot exceed 35 gallons or 50 lbs. Place at the curb after 6:00 p.m. the night before or before 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Lightly used textiles
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Recycling Container Bin (Recycling)
Single-stream collection. All recyclables must be clean and placed loosely in the bin. Cardboard boxes must be broken down and tied into bundles no larger than 2 ft by 3 ft.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (food and drink only)
- ✓Plastics #1-#7
- ✓Corrugated cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper
- ✓Newspaper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Mirrors and window glass
- ✕Light bulbs
- ✕Ceramics
- ✕Paper towels
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Collected weekly on a specific day from April 1 to Dec 15. Must be in 50-gallon kraft biodegradable bags or loose in cans (max 10 containers). NO plastic bags. Branches and logs are considered bulk items, not yard waste.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once per week on your second collection day.
Placement
Place your single bulk item alongside your regular trash by 7:00 a.m. on your SECOND collection day of the week.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Carpets (cut to 3-foot strips, up to 10 rolls)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (MUST be plastic wrapped)
- ✓ Non-freon appliances
- ✓ Bundled branches (max 3-foot lengths)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Televisions
- ✕ Computer monitors
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Auto parts
Standard bulk items are included in your service. Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, AC units, freezers) require you to call 1-800-432-1616 to schedule a specialized pickup, which may incur a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your service is skipped until your NEXT scheduled collection day. There is no one-day delay system.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is skipped and pushed to the following week if its dedicated day falls on a holiday.
Because Warminster offers twice-a-week collection, holding your trash for an extra 2 to 3 days until the next scheduled pickup replaces the standard delay model commonly used by other towns.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December 16 to March 31From December 16th through March 31st, dedicated yard waste routes are suspended. Any winter yard debris or leaves you accumulate during this period should be bagged and placed out with your regular twice-a-week household trash.
Post-Holiday
JanuaryNatural Christmas trees are collected as yard waste during the week of the second Monday in January. Place the bare tree at the curb on your designated yard waste day. If you miss this week, the tree will count toward your weekly bulk item limit.
Spring to Fall
April 1 to December 15Active yard waste collection runs from April 1st to December 15th. Remember that you can set out a maximum of 10 biodegradable kraft bags or loose cans of grass clippings and leaves per week.
Local Tips & Community Info
Community Waste Management Protocols
Keeping Warminster Township neighborhoods pristine requires strict adherence to the local waste removal program. Through the municipality's designated hauling contract, each residential property is provided with weekly curbside pickup for both refuse and recyclables. To ensure you never miss a collection, all designated trash toters must be positioned at the edge of your driveway or sidewalk no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of your assigned route. Make sure the cart handles face your home and the lids are tightly closed to prevent wildlife from accessing the contents.
Sorting Your Single-Stream Recyclables
Warminster utilizes a single-stream recycling initiative, making it incredibly convenient for homeowners to process their household materials. You can freely combine unbagged plastics, rinsed glass bottles, metal soup cans, and flattened corrugated cardboard directly into your designated recycling bin. However, vigilance is required to prevent contamination. Items such as expanded polystyrene foam, food-soiled paper products, and thin plastic grocery bags will be rejected by the collection drivers and can disrupt the operations at the regional material recovery facility.
Handling Yard Debris and Vegetative Waste
Seasonal yard maintenance produces a significant amount of vegetative debris, which must be handled separately from normal household garbage. During the designated growing and autumn months, residents should bundle tree branches securely with twine or utilize biodegradable paper lawn bags for loose leaves and shrub clippings. Be aware that the sanitation crews will absolutely not accept yard waste placed in plastic bags. Furthermore, heavy materials like dirt, rocks, and root balls are strictly prohibited from the municipal yard waste stream.
Heavy Object and Furniture Regulations
Disposing of large, cumbersome household items is permitted under the current township contract, though it requires specific preparation. Residents are generally allowed to set out one heavy object—such as an old couch, a wooden desk, or a bundled mattress—per week alongside their normal refuse. Importantly, the contracted waste provider mandates that all mattresses and box springs must be entirely encased in a heavy-duty plastic bag before they are placed at the curb, a rule designed specifically to protect sanitation workers from potential bedbug exposure.
E-Waste and Hazardous Material Bans
Pennsylvania state law strictly outlaws the disposal of electronic devices in standard municipal landfills. Therefore, tossing old computers, stereos, and televisions into your weekly garbage cart is illegal. Warminster residents must take advantage of the periodic Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste drop-off events hosted throughout Bucks County to safely discard these regulated electronics. Similarly, volatile liquids like paint thinner, gasoline, and harsh cleaning chemicals must be retained for these specific county-sponsored collection days.
Drop-off Facilities
Bucks County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Various locations across Bucks County
Materials Accepted
E-Waste Recycling Programs (Bucks County)
Check buckscounty.org for current drop-off sites
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does my garbage need to be at the curb in Warminster?
All waste and recycling containers must be placed out by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day to guarantee service from the hauling trucks.
Can I throw away an old television with my regular trash?
No, state regulations prohibit electronics in the standard trash stream. You must transport old TVs and computers to an authorized Bucks County e-waste recycling event.
Are there special rules for throwing away a mattress?
Yes, if you are setting out a mattress or box spring as your weekly bulk item, it must be completely sealed inside a plastic encasement to be collected safely.