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Municipal Waste Services Uwchlan Township

We Are Here to Help! Municipal Customer Service 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? Place your trash and recycling curbside on Monday evening for Tuesday pick up. Bulk pick up will occur the last Tuesday of the month. Effective April 20th, 2026, the yard waste collection is changing. Please view the map and enter your address for your new yard waste collection day.

Trash Service in Uwchlan Township

All You Need to Know About

Make sure to put your trash & recycle carts curbside for collection the night before your pick up day.

  • Casella 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.

  • C & D (Construction and Demolition Materials) including concrete, roofing, and other home remodeling debris.

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Uwchlan Township Trash & Recycle Equipment

Whitetail Disposal: A Casella Company is providing a 96 gallon trash cart and a 96 gallon recycle cart to all township residents.

  • Black lid is for trash

  • Blue lid is for recycling

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Uwchlan Township Bulk Waste

Bulk Items are collected on the last Tuesday of the month and must be scheduled by phone or email prior to pickup.

Large items of refuse such as worn-out furniture, Freon-free appliances, and other household goods which can be handled safely by two people.

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 Municipality Department by 12pm on the last Monday of the month to schedule:

Direct Dial 610-936-9967

Uwchlan@whitetaildisposal.com

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Items Containing Freon

To dispose of items containing refrigerants residents must schedule pick up in advance and have the freon removed. The item must be marked with a certificate showing the freon has been removed.

This includes freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner, dehumidifier, water cooler.

  • All doors must be removed prior to pick up.

  • These items cannot be picked up with the regular truck.

For other disposal options follow the link below.

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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

Curbside Collection

Pruning, branches, weeds, leaves, and general yard and garden wastes.

  • Yard waste should be bundled in neat bundles not exceeding 4-6 feet in length, with branches limited to no greater than 5 inches in circumference.

  • Leaves should be in compostable bags.

Yard waste DOES NOT include grass clipping or stumps and branches larger than 4.5” in diameter.


Yard Waste Schedule. Please Note Effective April 20th, 2026 the collection schedule will change.

  • March 12, 2026th

  • April 9th, 23th, 2026

  • May 7th, 21st, 2026

  • June 11th, 25th, 2026

  • July 9th, 23rd, 2026

  • August 6th, 20th, 2026

  • September 10th, 24th, 2026

  • October 8th, 22nd, 2026

  • November 5th, 19th, 2026

  • December 10th, 2026

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Holiday Services and Schedule - Uwchlan Township


Uwchlan Memorial Day 2026

Monday, May 25th, 2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED

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

  • Tuesday service will occur on Wednesday.

Uwchlan Independence Day 2026

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

Service will be completed as scheduled.

Uwchlan Labor Day 2026

Monday, September 7th, 2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED

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

  • Tuesday service will occur on Wednesday.

Uwchlan Thanksgiving Day 2026

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

Service will be completed as scheduled.

Uwchlan Christmas Day 2026

Friday, December 25th, 2026

Service will be completed as scheduled.

Uwchlan New Years Day 2027

Friday, January 1st, 2027

Service will be completed as scheduled.

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Upcoming Events - Uwchlan Township

Registration is Required for all Household Hazardous Waste Events Chester Co. Hazardous Waste Event: 2026 Saturday, April 26th, 2026: Phoenixville Friday, June 26th, 2026: Coatesville Saturday, August 9th, 2026: Oxford Sunday, October 4th, 2026: Downingtown

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Dumpster Day / E-Waste Day

Uwchlan Township Residents Only May 9th, 2026

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FAQs

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.

Do I have to use Casella carts?

Yes, all residents of the borough must use the provided Casella carts for trash and recycle.

What do I do with EWaste?

Follow the link below for local resources.

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What can I throw away?

Most regular household waste.

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.

What do I do with my old personal can?

We recommend you repurpose you personal can to be used for storage

If you cannot repurpose your personal can you can put it out for collection on your trash day. It should be empty, marked with a red X, and place upside down to let the driver know you want it removed.