Bulk Item Pickup
Bulk items will be picked up on Mondays.
The deadline for scheduling a bulk item pickup will be at noon on the previous Friday, or until all available pickup slots have been filled, whichever occurs first. Metal items will be collected at no charge.
To schedule a bulk item pick up, please call the Borough at 610-933-8801.
Payment must be made in advance and can be done over the phone between the hours of 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
New Pricing for Bulk Item Pickup:
| Size of Item | Price |
|---|---|
Small Item | $5.00 |
Medium Item | $15.00 |
Large Item | $25.00 |
Please Note: We DO NOT issue refunds in the event that paid-for bulk items are taken by someone other than Borough Sanitation Staff.
Medium and Large items will ONLY be picked up on a Monday if previously scheduled. Small items may be placed out with your normal trash ONLY if they have a pre-paid bulk sticker, which can be purchased at Borough Hall between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM (please be advised that the office is closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch).
Examples of Each Item By Size:
Small Items:
• Baby Strollers
• Coffee Tables
• Ottoman
• High chair
Medium Items:
• Basketball backboard
• Dresser
• Ping Pong Table
• Crib
Large Items:
• Love Seat
• Recliner
• Box Spring
• Mattress (all sizes)**
**Please Note: ALL mattresses and box springs must now be wrapped in a mattress bag by the resident. Bags of this size can be found online or at your local hardware store.
For a full list of items that can be picked up, view the list here.
Metal Pickup
Metal pickup is free for Borough residents, but must be scheduled in advance.
Metal pickups occur on Mondays, and the deadline to schedule a Monday pickup is the Friday before at 12:00 PM. To schedule a metal pickup, please call the Borough at 610-933-8801.
Appliances such as refrigerators, AC units, and freezers must have the Freon removed, and have a "Certified Freon-Free" sticker in order to be picked up by Borough Sanitation.
Televisions (TV) & Computer Devices
TVs and Computer devices cannot be placed in the regular trash stream collection, they must be recycled. TVs can be recycled at most stores or dealerships that sell them, free of charge. Computer devices can be recycled at Staples free of charge (call for availability).
Lanchester Landfill
TVs, computers and computer monitors are also accepted at the Lanchester Landfill located at:
7224 Division Highway
Narvon, PA 17555
Phone: 610-273-3771
The Borough does not pick up these items. Residents should bring items to the site along with proof of Chester County residency (driver's license). Lanchester will only accept three items per visit.