Borough of East Berlin

TRASH & RECYCLING

As of October 1, 2018, East Berlin Borough entered into the Joint Contract for Municipal Waste Collection/Disposal & Recycling for the Southeast Group (Abbottstown Borough, East Berlin Borough, Cumberland Township, Straban Township).

Our hauler is Waste Connections of Pennsylvania

  • Customers are directly billed by Waste Connections. For more information and to sign up for services, click here or call (717) 709-1700.
  • We have weekly curbside trash pick-up, bi-weekly curbside recycling pick-up, and bulk trash pick-up upon request. Pick-up day is Thursday. If pick-up day coincides with a holiday, pick-up day will move to Friday, the following day. 
  • Recycling Guidelines for items acceptable for recycling. Non-recyclables can contaminate an entire load, so please follow these guidelines.
  • All trash must be bagged. Place all recyclables loosely in recycling bin.
  • Weather-related delays will be posted on the company website and in Latest News.
  • Yard waste is limited to two bags per pick-up. Please trim twigs and branches to manageable size and bundle for easy pick-up.
  • If you have bulk trash (large items such as furniture, televisions, etc.), please schedule pick-up with Waste Connections by calling (717) 709-1700 or contacting them through their website or the WasteConnect app. 
  • We have quarterly electronics recycling at drop-off locations chosen by the municipalities in the joint contract. East Berlin hosts the drop-off every December at our Community Park. Date and time will be posted in Latest News.
  • We request that residents and businesses place trash and recycling containers at the curb or alley AFTER 5PM the day before weekly pickup.
  • 2020 Solid Waste Ordinance requires residents and businesses to store trash and recycling containers on the side or rear of their properties, NOT in front of their properties.

2024 E-cycling Collection Events

The Townships of Cumberland and Straban, partnered with the Boroughs of Abbottstown and East Berlin, have announced their

2024 E-cycling Collection Events

Both events are open to constituents of these four municipalities as part of their paid solid waste collection service.

Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8-10 a.m.
at 523 North Avenue, East Berlin

Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 8-10 a.m.
at 230 Greenamyer Lane, Gettysburg

All electronic devices are accepted with Photo ID and a receipt of your Waste Collection bill. Any inquiries can be directed to your municipal office listed above.

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