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Municipal Waste Services Bangor Borough

We Are Here to Help! Our Customer Service team hours are: 8am – 5pm Monday-Friday 8am – 12pm Saturdays Direct Dial 610-936-9967

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Your Service day is Tuesday

Need to check your service day? Recycle collection will occur every other week on Tuesday depending on where you live within the borough.

Trash Service Bangor Borough

All You Need to Know About

Whitetail Disposal is proud to partner with Bangor Borough to provide weekly trash recycling service to it’s residents.

  • Up to five (5) thirty-five (35) gallon containers not to exceed sixty (60) pounds per container.

  • Please make sure to have your waste curbside Monday night for collection on Tuesday.

We cannot take:

  • Hazardous waste including radioactive, reactive, toxic, ignitable, corrosive, or acidic items.

  • E-waste including televisions, computers, etc.

  • C & D including materials resulting from construction, remodeling, repair or demolition operations.

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Bangor Borough Bulk Waste


Large items of refuse including, furniture, carpet, mattresses, and freon-free appliances normally generated at a residential property.

  • This does not include construction debris: waste building materials resulting from construction, remodeling, repair or demolition operations.

Mattresses and Toilets

For our employees’ safety:

  • Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.

  • Toilets must be bagged.

How to Schedule

Direct Dial 610-936-9967

Bangor@whitetaildisposal.com

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Recycling Services - We Are Here to Guide You

Recyclables must be clean and dry. Do not bag recyclables. If your recycling is contaminated it will be handled as trash.

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Learn How to Dispose Yard Waste and Leaves

Bangor Borough provides a year round yard waste drop off at Bangor Memorial Park.

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to Friday 2:00 p.m

  • Leaves, branches (1-1/2″in diameter & 3′ long) and shrubbery.

  • All leaf/yard waste must be contained in brown bio-degradable bags

Christmas Trees

Can be dropped off at the roll off container at Bangor Memorial Park.

Will not be picked up at the curb.

Grass Clippings

Can be placed in open containers on your normal garbage day.

Leaf Vacuuming

Is available through the borough select times in November. Check back with the borough for 2024 dates.

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Holiday Services and Schedule - Bangor Borough


Bangor Memorial Day 2026

Monday, May 25th, 2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED

Collection will be completed on a one day delay for service.
Tuesday service will occur on Wednesday.

Bangor Independence Day 2026

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

No service delays.

Bangor Labor Day 2026

Monday, September 7th, 2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED

Collection will be completed on a one day delay for service.
Tuesday service will occur on Wednesday.

Bangor Thanksgiving Day 2026

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

No service delays.

Bangor Christmas Day 2026

Friday, December 25th, 2026

No service delays.

Bangor New Years Day 2027

Friday, January 1st, 2027

No service delays.

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Upcoming Events - Bangor Borough

Pre-Registration is Required Northampton Co. Hazardous Waste Event Stay tuned for 2026 dates

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I safely dispose of hazardous waste?

Follow the link below for location resources.

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How to I properly dispose of lightbulbs?

Follow the link below for local drop-off locations.

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How do I dispose of automotive waste?

Follow the link below for local drop-off locations.

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How to I dispose of batteries?

DO NOT dispose of batteries in your trash or recycling.

Lithium batteries are highly flammable and potentially explosive.

Improper disposal is a major safety concern for the community and the disposal crew.

Follow the link below for local Drop-off locations.

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How do I bundle extra cardboard?

  1. Breakdown and flatten all boxes.

  2. Stack boxes neatly.

  3. Secure with tape or twine.


Bundles should be 4′ long x 1′ thick or less.

One (1) bundle per week can be put out next to the recycling cart.

What can I throw away?

If you have anything unusual like construction material, paint cans, or appliances, please contact us first and we may be able to help you find a way to get rid of theses items.

Where can I get rid of Freon based appliances?

Follow the link below for local resources.

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How do I dispose of medication?

Follow the link below for med-return box locations.

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Where can I donate instead of disposing of items?

Follow the link below for local donation centers.

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How do I get rid of TVs and computers?

For the links below for local drop-off locations.

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