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Municipal Waste Services Borough of Freemansburg

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 Wednesday

Place the trash out on Tuesday evening for Wednesday pick up.

Trash Service in the Borough of Freemansburg

One (1) 96 gal trash toter is provided to Freemansburg residents.

Trash toters should be placed curbside Tuesday evening for Wednesday pick-up.

  • Your containers should be at least 3 feet clear of any other objects including other carts, mailboxes, cars, street signs, etc.

  • Wheels on your cart should be toward the house so that all materials are emptied.

  • Be sure trash is bagged and lids are closed to prevent spills.


We cannot take:

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

Trash & Recycle Toters

Bulk Waste

All bulk items must be scheduled in advance by contacting the Whitetail (Casella) team.

  • Bulk items: $30

  • Whitegoods (non-freon appliances): $25

  • Extra bags: $3.50 per bag


Mattresses and Toilets

For our employees’ safety:

  • Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.

  • Toilets must be bagged.

How to Schedule:

Contact our Borough Department by 12 noon the day before your service day:

Direct Dial 610-936-9967

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We Are Here to Guide You Recycling Services

Recycling will be collected curbside on the last Tuesday of each month. Please ensure recycling is in personal cans or clear plastic bags.

Accepted Items

All recyclables must be clean and dry.

  • Cardboard. Flatten and bundle all cardboard for drop off. *Please note pizza boxes are trash and not recyclable.

  • Numbers 1 & 2 plastics. These are the most environmentally correct recyclable plastics.

  • Clean and dry glass containers.

  • Clean and dry glass metal cans (Tin/Aluminum/ Steel).


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Yard Waste and Leaves

The most environmentally correct way to dispose of leaves is to utilize the county’s drop off sites.


Drop-Off

Special rules and instructions may apply, it is recommended to call Drop-Off locations before visiting.

  • Proof of residency is required. Some municipalities may require purchase of an ID card, or fees may be associated with dropping off material, contact your municipality for questions.

  • Items not accepted as Yard Waste: railroad ties, telephone poles, pressure treated wood, lumber, construction materials, rocks, stone, brick, cinder block, concrete, plywood, treated fence post or fence, plastic/synthetic material, manure, plastic bags.

Christmas Tree

  • Trees from Christmas 2025 will be picked up: Saturday January 17th, 2026.

  • Trees over 6′ tall should be cut in half.

  • All decorations must be removed.

  • Do not bag trees for pick up.

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Holiday Services and Schedule Borough of Freemansburg


Freemansburg Memorial Day 2026

Monday, May 25th, 2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED

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

  • Wednesday service will occur on Thursday.



Freemansburg Independence Day 2026

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

NO SERVICE DELAYS



Freemansburg Labor Day 2026

Monday, September 7th, 2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED

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

  • Wednesday service will occur on Thursday.



Freemansburg Thanksgiving 2026

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

NO SERVICE DELAYS



Freemansburg Christmas 2026

Friday, December 25th, 2026

NO SERVICE DELAYS



Freemansburg New Year’s Day 2027

Friday, January 1st, 2027

NO SERVICE DELAYS

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Upcoming Events - Borough of Freemansburg

Registration Required. Northampton County Household Hazardous Waste Event. Stay tuned for 2026 dates.

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FAQs

Do I need to us the Whitetail Disposal Toter

Yes, please utilize the trash toter provided by Whitetail.

What can I throw away?

If you have anything unusual like construction material, paint cans, or appliances, please contact us first – we may be able to help make these items disappear for you!