Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Whitehall Township
Trash Day
Trash is collected Monday through Friday by neighborhood zone: Monday for Hokendauqua and Stiles; Tuesday for Cementon and Egypt; Wednesday for West Catasauqua and North Fullerton (North of Grape St); Thursday for Peachtree, Presidential, Walnut Gardens, and Mickley Gardens; and Friday for South Fullerton (South of Grape St).
Recycling
Single-stream recycling is collected weekly on the same day as regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste, grass, and leaves are collected the day after your normal trash day (seasonally from March through December; Friday zone leaf pickup occurs on Monday).
Set Out Time
By 5:30 AM on collection day (no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Garbage bills are issued annually around March 1st to cover the calendar year, with an installment plan available if enrolled by April 30th.
Billing Cycle
Annual
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior discounts and fee exonerations are available for qualifying low-income residents age 72 or older through the Treasurer's Office.
Maroon (Township-issued 95-gallon cart) Bin (Trash)
All refuse is strictly limited to the single 95-gallon maroon cart. Place at the curb by 5:30 AM (no earlier than 6:00 PM the night before), spaced at least 3-4 feet from the recycling toter.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Shredded paper (must be bagged)
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Township-issued Recycling Toter Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be empty, clean, and placed loosely in the toter. Never use plastic garbage bags. Put out before 5:00 AM on your collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7
- ✓Clear, green, and brown glass bottles/jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Newspaper, junk mail, and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Plastic shopping bags
- ✕Window glass and mirrors
- ✕Ceramics and drinking glasses
- ✕Light bulbs
- ✕Food residue
Yard Waste Bin
Limit of four tied bundles or four 50-gallon containers (max 50 lbs each) per week. Leaves must be in solid containers. Grass clippings are collected on a separate schedule.
Accepted Items
- ✓Branch clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Garden plants
- ✓Shrubbery
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two items per week
Placement
Place at the curb by 5:30 AM. Shower doors, mirrors, or glass table tops must be wrapped heavily in newspaper or duct-taped in a star pattern to prevent shattering.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and sofas
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Large non-Freon appliances (Requires call for 4th-Wednesday pickup)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Freon appliances (unless specialized sticker is purchased)
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paint
Two standard bulk items are free weekly. Freon appliances (refrigerators, AC units) require a $25 sticker purchased from the Tax Office for a specialized 4th-Wednesday pickup.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, collections for that day and the remainder of the week are pushed back by one day, resulting in a Saturday pickup for Friday zones.
Yard Waste Exception
The Range Road Drop-Off Center and the Cameron Tract Organic Recycling Center are closed on observed holidays and during periods of severe inclement weather.
If a holiday like Independence Day falls on a Saturday, the regular weekday curbside schedule remains completely unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring & Summer
April - SeptemberGrass clipping disposal follows a unique schedule in Whitehall Township. Cut green grass is collected curbside on the day immediately following your regular trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup day.
Autumn
October - NovemberDuring the fall leaf cleanup, leaves placed at the curb must be stored in solid containers. If you choose to use bags, they must be left entirely open and accompanied by at least one solid container to hold the empty bags post-collection.
Winter
December - MarchIf severe winter weather or snowstorms render local roads and alleys inaccessible, J.P. Mascaro may delay service. Pull your containers from the street to allow for plowing and check local networks like WFMZ for official hauler updates.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Aluminum Cans? Turn 'Em into Cash Around Whitehall!
While Whitehall Township itself might not have a specific buyback center listed right in town, the good news is that Pennsylvania has a solid bottle and can redemption program. That means you can take your rinsed aluminum cans (and plastic bottles with the PA deposit sticker) to many local grocery stores or dedicated redemption centers in the Lehigh Valley area. Just look for the 'PA Deposit' on the label! For bulkier metal items like old appliances or scrap metal, check out places like St Luke's Hospital Thrift Store, a few miles away in Allentown, which sometimes takes working appliances, or search for local scrap yards in the Bethlehem or Allentown areas; they'll often pay you for heavier metal goods.
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life Near Whitehall
Instead of tossing items that still have plenty of life left in them, consider donating! For clothing, household goods, and even furniture, the Salvation Army and Goodwill have locations in nearby Allentown where your donations can help fund their programs. If you've got tools, appliances, or home improvement materials, Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Bethlehem is a fantastic spot to drop them off. They're always looking for usable items to help build homes in our community.
Let's Keep Whitehall Beautiful: Tackling Bulky Junk Together
While Whitehall Township has rules for bulky item pickup, sometimes unwanted items can end up where they shouldn't. If you see illegal dumping, it's best to report it to the Township Public Works Department so they can investigate and clean it up. Keeping an eye out helps protect our neighborhoods and environment. You can also keep an eye on community boards and local news for announcements about special collection days for things like electronics or hazardous waste that aren't part of regular trash pickup.
Drop-off Facilities
Range Road Recycling Drop-Off Center
Corner of Eberhart and Range Roads (Behind Giant Food Store), Whitehall, PA 18052
Materials Accepted
Eberhart Road / Cameron Tract Organic Recycling Center
Eberhart Road, Whitehall, PA 18052
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I throw away a refrigerator, freezer, or air conditioner in Whitehall Township?
Appliances containing Freon (white goods) require a special pickup to ensure environmental safety. You must purchase a $25 sticker from the Township Tax Office at 610-437-5529 and completely remove the appliance's doors. The specialized pickup occurs on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Can I put extra garbage bags outside my maroon refuse cart?
No. Whitehall Township operates on a strict volume limit. Beginning in 2025, all of your household refuse must fit inside the single 95-gallon maroon cart provided by the Township. Extra bags or trash cans left on the ground will not be collected by J.P. Mascaro & Sons.
Where can I take my old television or computer monitor?
Electronic waste is legally banned from Pennsylvania landfills and will not be collected at the curb. You must use certified e-waste recyclers, such as GER Solutions located in nearby Allentown, or attend specialized township electronics recycling drop-off events.
When do I put my grass clippings out for pickup?
Grass clippings are not collected on your standard refuse and yard waste day. In Whitehall Township, cut green grass is uniquely collected curbside the day immediately following your regular trash, recycling, and yard waste service.