Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for West Whiteland Township
Trash Day
Every Tuesday
Recycling
Every Tuesday
Yard Waste
First Friday of each month (March through December, with an extra date in November) and a designated Friday in January for Christmas trees
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residents receive a single annual bill covering calendar-year recycling and sanitary sewer fees, while trash collection is paid as you throw via official Township bags.
Billing Cycle
Annually
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail
Official 33-Gallon WWT Bags Bin (Trash)
Trash must be securely tied or sealed inside official PAYT bags. You may place the bags inside a personal trash can to deter animals, but the outer can must be clearly marked 'TRASH'.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Township-issued Tote (or rigid wall container) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be placed in a rigid-walled container or the township-provided 96-gallon tote. Loose cardboard must be flattened and tied if not inside the tote.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard (flattened and bundled)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and bi-metallic cans
- ✓Plastic bags, film, and wrap (weighed down)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Batteries of any kind
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on specific pre-scheduled Fridays. Leaves must be in 30-gallon brown paper bags. Branches must be tied in bundles with string (not wire).
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Branches (max 4 feet long, 4 inches thick)
- ✓Small twigs (in rigid containers)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Tuesdays)
Placement
Place your labeled bulk item next to your PAYT trash bags before 6:00 AM on Tuesday.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Washers, dryers, and dishwashers
- ✓ Bicycles and push mowers (oil/gas removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions, computers, and printers
- ✕ Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, ACs)
- ✕ Building materials (drywall, shingles, wood)
- ✕ Tires
There is no additional fee for your single weekly bulk item; it is factored into your annual PAYT subscription fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
On specific holiday weeks (such as Memorial Day or Labor Day), the standard Tuesday trash and recycling collection is pushed back one day to Wednesday. Check the township website for the exact schedule.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard debris is always collected on pre-scheduled Fridays, so it is rarely impacted by Monday holidays.
Not all federal holidays disrupt the hauler's schedule. Always confirm with the West Whiteland Township calendar if you are unsure whether your Tuesday pickup will be delayed.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October - NovemberDuring peak leaf-falling season, the township increases yard debris pickups to two Fridays in November. Remember that leaves in plastic bags will be completely ignored; you must use biodegradable brown paper bags.
Winter
JanuaryA dedicated Christmas tree curbside pickup happens on the first or second Friday of January. You must remove all ornaments, lights, and tinsel, and you cannot wrap the tree in plastic. Trees taller than 4 feet must be cut in half.
Spring/Summer
May - SeptemberHolidays like Memorial Day and Labor Day disrupt the standard Tuesday collection schedule. During these specific holiday weeks, all trash, recycling, and bulk collections are pushed to Wednesday.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Cans? Turn Your Scrap into Cash Around West Whiteland!
While West Whiteland Township might not have specific buyback centers right within its borders, Pennsylvania has a great bottle and can redemption program. You can get 5 cents back for every aluminum beverage can, plastic bottle, and glass bottle. Look for recycling centers that participate in this program in nearby towns like Exton or Downingtown. It's a simple way to make a little extra cash while doing good for the planet. For larger metal items like old appliances or scrap metal, you might need to search for scrap yards in Chester County. These places often pay by weight for metals like steel, aluminum, and copper.
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life Near West Whiteland
Instead of tossing perfectly good items, consider donating them to a local charity! Right around West Whiteland, you've got options. Goodwill Community Foundation has a location in Exton that accepts clothing, household goods, and electronics. Another fantastic choice is the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Downingtown. They take furniture, appliances, building materials, and home decor. It's a win-win: you declutter your home, and your items get a new purpose, helping others in our community.
Keeping West Whiteland Beautiful: What to Do About Dumping
If you ever spot illegal dumping in or around West Whiteland Township, it’s super important to report it. Chester County has resources to help tackle this. You can usually report it to your local township office or the county's waste management or environmental protection department. They have procedures in place to investigate and clean up these messes, which helps keep our neighborhoods looking great and protects the environment. Keeping an eye out and letting the right people know makes a big difference for everyone living here.
Drop-off Facilities
Lanchester Landfill and Reclamation Center (LLARC)
7224 Division Hwy, Narvon, PA 17555
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I required to buy special trash bags in West Whiteland Township?
Yes. If you live in a single-family home or participating townhome, you are part of the Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) program. You must purchase official 33-gallon West Whiteland Township bags ($2.50 each at local stores like Wawa, CVS, and Giant) for all your non-recyclable garbage.
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator or air conditioner?
Items containing Freon are strictly prohibited from the weekly bulk pickup. You must contact the township's hauler, AJ Blosenski, or a private junk removal company to schedule and pay for a specialized Freon appliance collection.
Can I recycle plastic grocery bags in my curbside bin?
Yes! Unlike most municipalities in Pennsylvania, West Whiteland Township's recycling program actually allows residents to put plastic bags, plastic wrap, and plastic film into their rigid recycling totes. Just make sure they are weighed down so they do not blow away.
When does the township collect yard waste and leaves?
Yard debris is not collected with regular Tuesday trash. Instead, it is picked up on pre-scheduled Fridays (typically the first Friday of the month from March to December). Leaves must be in biodegradable brown paper bags, and branches must be tied into manageable bundles.