Trash
J.P. Mascaro & Sons
J.P. Mascaro & Sons will be the Township's hauler starting January 1, 2025 thru December 31, 2029.
It is encouraged to contact them directly with any customer service issues at 610-434-2501.
You can also call the Township at 610-437-5524, Extension 1139 or 1100. ONLY TRASH AND RECYCLING IN TOWNSHIP ISSUED CONTAINERS WILL BE COLLECTED BY OUR HAULER.
Regular Trash, Single Stream Recycling, Collection Schedule
Monday Zone
Hokendauqua/Stiles
Tuesday Zone
Cementon/Egypt
Wednesday Zone
West Catasauqua/North Fullerton North of Grape Street
Thursday Zone
Peachtree/Presidential/Walnut Gardens/Mickley Gardens
Friday Zone
South Fullerton South of Grape Street
2025 Holiday Refuse, Recycling, Pickup Schedule
New Year's Day, Wednesay, January 1, 2025
Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025
Monday to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday, Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday.
Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025
Friday to Saturday.
Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025
Monday to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday, Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday.
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025
Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday.
Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Wednesday to Thursday, Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday.
*Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025
Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday.
Please note:
In 2025 the limit per residential unit of refuse is one Township issued 95 gallon maroon colored refuse cart. Two bulk items are permitted per week. For expeditious pick up of bulk items, please call JP Mascaro at 610-434-2501.
Example:
One sofa and one mattress. No construction debris will be picked up at curbside. If you have a DIY construction project or a major clean out, purchase a Bagster at Home Depot or Lowe's and contract on your own with Waste Management for pickup or contract with another commercial dumpster provider or donate items to the Habitat for Humanity Reuse Store, the Salvation Army Store on Mickley Road or the American Family Services Store on MacArthur Road South.
As a Reminder...
- Please do not put out trash, recyclables and leaves at curbside until 6PM on the evening before your scheduled pick up.
- Leaves must be in solid containers.
- If bags are used, leave them open and have one solid container for the empty bags to be put into.
- All materials must be at the curb by 5:30 AM.
Correct Placement Of Material At The Curb
- Place your refuse and recycling carts at least 3-4 feet apart.
- Do not place containers together.
- Do not place the next day pickup yardwaste, grass or leaf containers at the curb until refuse and recyclables have been pickup or by 6:00 PM containers cannot weigh more than 50 LBS.
Eberhart Road/Cameron Tract Organic Recycling Center Residential Yard Waste
Branch clipping, Drop-Off Site and FREE mulch for Whitehall Township residential use.
This service is for residential homeowners only.
Bring a valid PA Drivers License which will be scanned by an Attendant.
NO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS ALLOWED.
Facility is monitored by a digital camera system, the Township Employees and the Police.
2025 Cameron Tract/Eberhart Road Organic Drop Off Saturday Schedule
March 22nd, 29th
April 5th, 12th, 26th
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
June 14th, 28th
July 12th, 19th
August 2nd, 16th, 23rd
September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
November 1st, 8th
Saturday's that are open, hours are 7AM to 11AM and noon to 3PM
Weekdays 10AM or 1PM by appointment call 610-437-5524 Ext. 1139 to schedule an appointment.
The Following Are Collected Curbside
Yard Waste
Branches and clippings- limit of four tied bundles or four fifty gallon containers per curbside each collection.
Cannot be mixed with garbage.
Beginning the first full week of March and ending the last full week of November - No plastic bags, not store bought paper bags must be in open solid will rigid containers or bundled in 4FT max with string that one Picker can carry. No landscaping rocks.
Cut Green Grass
Cut green grass (same day as yardwaste) will be collected on the day after your normal collection day starting the first full week of April and ends the last full week of September. Must be placed in open rigid containers. Picker must be able to lift container or it will be left at the curb if overweight.
Leaf Pickup
Leaves will be collected the day after your normal trash collection day. Leaves will be picked up starting the first full week of October and extending for a ten (10) week period. Residents who live in the Friday Zone collection which is South Fullerton, South of Grape Street. There is no collection on Thanksgiving Day. Leaves must be placed in open rigid containers. Opened Bags not tied, may be used provided there is one open container to deposit the used bags into.
Christmas Trees
First full two weeks in January. "No tree bags, stands, tinsel, lights etc.
Furniture (includes lamps, etc.)
If possible, donate to American Family Services, Salvation Army, Goodwill stores, Habitat for Humanity Reuse Store. Two bulk items can be put out per week.
Example:one sofa and one mattress. For expeditious pick up, please call JP Mascaro at 610-434-2501. Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic.
Paint Cans
Only if latex paint and contents inside are dry. When dry throw in garbage toter.
Glass Items
Shower doors, glass top tables, window glass, mirrors etc. should be wrapped in newspaper or duct taped in a star pattern to prevent shattering or injury.
Major Non-Freon Appliances
Have retailer take them when buying a new appliance, or be put on list for Pick-Up which is FOURTH Wednesday of each month and call 610-437-5529.
Freon Appliances (White Goods)
Items such as refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, etc., containing CFC's (Freon) require special handling. State regulations mandate that the Freon be removed upon disposal. Therefore, before you dispose of any Freon-containing item, you must purchase a sticker for $25.00 from the Tax Office. Please call 610-437-5529.
Pick up for these items is done by JP Mascaro on the FOURTH Wednesday of every month. For safety reasons, please be sure to remove all doors from any appliance that may cause entrapment of a child. Please check our recycling tab for more information.
Annual Garbage Bill
Township garbage bills are sent out as of March 1st. The garbage fee covers the calendar year of January 1st through December 31st. Exoneration or senior discount (age 72 or older) from this fee, based on age and income, are available. Application for senior discount or exoneration, with proof of age and income, must be made through the Treasurer's Office.
The 2024 rate is $335/year. *The 2025 rate is $615/year.
Through the cooperation and commitment of our residents, such efforts as curbside recycling, collection, use of a recycling drop-off center and Cameron Tract and separate pickups for leaves, grass, Christmas trees and white goods, the Township has greatly reduced landfill disposal costs.
Our trash contractor will do its best to pick up trash and recyclables during bad weather. Your patience and cooperation is needed when inclement weather occurs. Do not place containers in the street. If the streets and alleys cannot be accessed due to poor road conditions, residents may be asked to relocate their containers to a more accessible site. If inclement weather occurs and J.P. Mascaro cannot get out to collect, they will post on WFMZ.
