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Municipal Waste Services Upper Macungie Township

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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Providing Services to Your Community. Please make sure your carts are at the curb the night before your pick-up day.

Trash Services Upper Macungie Township

All You Need to Know About

As a reminder, any trash placed outside your cart will not be collected. However, you can purchase another cart.

  • UMT carts must be used.

  • Your carts 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.

  • E-waste including televisions, computers, etc.

UMT TRASH CAN

Have additional trash or recycling? Additional Cart Order

Any residence may order a 2nd trash or recycling cart (maximum 2 of each cart per residence) at the Township Building.

There is no additional monthly cost for a 2nd cart.

If you are unable to pick up a cart, you may send in a check payable to UMT, along with a completed form.

The Township will not exchange used trash carts or recycle carts for new ones.

Carts remain property of the Township.

Trash or Recycle - 65 Gallon Cart

The price for this cart is $65.


Trash Only - 95 gallon cart

The price for this cart is $85.

Large Items Bulk Service

Bulk waste will be collected on the regular collection day, and limited to one (1) item per week with restriction that the size and weight may be reasonably lifted by two persons.

  • All bulk items should be scheduled in advance. Items not scheduled with enough notice will be picked up the following week.

BULK WASTE STICKERS

  • Can be purchased at the Municipal Township building for a fee for additional waste

  • Debris pile shall be no larger than four 4’x4’x6′

  • A maximum of four (4) stickers per calendar year

Mattresses and Toilets

For our employees’ safety:

  • Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.

  • Toilets must be bagged.

White Goods Collection

Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, Air conditioner, Dishwasher, Dehumidifier, Water Softener:

  • Residents must schedule removal in advance.

  • All doors must be removed.

UMT Bulk List

How to Schedule

Contact our Borough Department by 11am the day prior to your service day (for Monday service by 11am on Friday) to schedule:

Direct Dial 610-936-9967

umt@whitetaildisposal.com

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Recycling Services - We Are Here to Guide You

Place clean loose recycling in your yellow lidded recycle cart. If your recycling is contaminated, or includes items that are not acceptable according to the list below, they will be rejected.

Belongs in Recycling

Does Not Belong in Recycling

Learn How to Dispose Yard Waste and Leaves

The most environmentally correct way to dispose of yard waste is to utilize Upper Macungie’s yard waste programs.

For the convenience of their residents, Upper Macungie Township provides property owners with two ways to properly dispose of leaves and yard waste.

  • Curbside Pick-Ups twice a year by the Public Works Department (generally May and October).

  • Yard Waste Drop-Off Site is located on Grim Road, across from the Township Office Building.

Drop-Off

Drop-off Site located on the corner or intersection of Schantz & Grim Roads, next to the Public Works garage.

DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: Closed on observed UMT Holidays in addition to Federal Holidays. Please call 610-395-4892 if you are unsure of the hours.

  • UMT residents may drop-off grass clippings, leaves, shrubs and small trees (including Christmas Trees).

  • Shrubs and small trees no longer than 4 feet long and 5 inches wide are accepted.

  • All waste must be removed from bags.

  • Please remember that grass must be separated from other yard-waste.

Curbside Pick-Up

Curbside pickups of yard-waste occur semi-annually, once in the Fall (October) and once in the Spring (May).

  • Accepted Items - leaves from trees, garden residue, shrubbery trimmings, and tree trimmings.

  • Limbs and branches tied and bundled to a maximum of 48″ x 18″ x 18″.

  • If branches and limbs are not tied and bundled, they will not be picked up.

  • NO PLASTIC BAGS, STONES, LUMBER, GRASS CLIPPINGS OR ROOTS WILL BE COLLECTED!

  • Items improperly bagged or bundled will not be accepted.

  • Leaf waste can be placed in open trash containers, no larger than 32 gallon capacity and less than 60 pounds.

  • A combined maximum of six (6) bundles or containers per household will be collected.

  • PLEASE PUT YOUR YARD-WASTE OUT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE PICK UP.

IF YOU MISSED THE PICK-UP DATE: Yard-wastes may be deposited at the UMT Yard Waste Drop-off Site.

Christmas Trees

Residents can drop off Christmas trees at the UMT Yard Waste Drop off site on Grim Road, across from the Township Office Building.

Curbside Christmas tree pick up will be the day after your regular refuse pick-up day beginning 1/5/26 – 1/22/26 (3 weeks).

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Holiday Services and Schedule - Upper Macungie Township


Upper Macungie Memorial Day 2026

Monday, May 25th, 2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED

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

  • Monday service will occur on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday service will occur on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday service will occur on Thursday.

  • Thursday service will occur on Friday.

Upper Macungie Independence Day 2026

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

No service delays.

Upper Macungie Labor Day 2026

Monday, September 7th, 2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED

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

  • Monday service will occur on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday service will occur on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday service will occur on Thursday.

  • Thursday service will occur on Friday.

Upper Macungie Thanksgiving 2026

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED

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

  • Thursday service will occur on Friday.

Upper Macungie Christmas 2026

Friday, December 25th, 2026

No service delays.

Upper Macungie New Year’s Day 2027

Friday, January 1st, 2027

No service delays.

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Upcoming Events - Upper Macungie Township

Shredding Recycling Event Check back for 2026 events

UMT Recycling 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 have to use a UMT Cart?

Yes, Upper Macungie supplies containers for their residents which must be used for service.

If you have additional trash or recycling that does not fit into your cart you can purchase a 2nd cart through the Township.