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Municipal Waste Services Tatamy 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

Providing Services to Your Community. Place the trash and recycling out on Monday evening for Tuesday pick up.

Trash Service in Tatamy Borough

All You Need to Know About

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

Toters should be placed curbside Monday evening for Tuesday 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

Large Item Removal Bulk Service

To ensure proper pick up, all bulk items should be scheduled in advance by contacting the office by noon on Monday.

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 on Monday to schedule:

Direct Dial 610-936-9967

tatamy@whitetaildisposal.com

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Recycling Services - We Are Here to Guide You

Recycling must be placed in the 64 gal toter provided to residents. Recyclables must be clean and dry. Do not bag recyclables.

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Does Not Belong in Recycling

Learn How to Dispose Yard Waste and Leaves

The most environmentally correct way to dispose of leaves is to utilize the borough’s removal program.

If you have any questions please call the Borough Office at 610-252-7123.

Drop-Off

Northampton County offers yard waste drop off sites for residents.

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.

Curbside Pick-Up

The pick up schedule will be posted at the Municipal Building.

  • Residents are asked to put leaf piles at the end of their yards by the curb NOT in the street, for pick up. Leaves in the gutter causes problems with the drains.

  • Please note that this is for leaves only. Sticks, stones, grass clippings, etc. are not permitted. These items can damage the vacuum.

If you have any questions please call the Borough Office at 610-252-7123.


Christmas Trees

  • 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 - Tatamy Borough


Tatamy 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.

Tatamy Independence Day 2026

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

No service delays.

Tatamy 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.

Tatamy Thanksgiving Day 2026

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

No service delays.

Tatamy Christmas 2026

Friday, December 25th, 2026

No service delays.

Tatamy New Year’s Day 2027

Friday, January 1st, 2027

No service delays.

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Upcoming Events - Tatamy Borough

Check back for 2026 events

FAQs

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.

Do I need to use the Whitetail Disposal toters?

Yes, please utilize the trash and recycling toters provided by Whitetail.