BOROUGH TRASH COLLECTION AND RECYCLING:
Effective January 1, 2017, the Borough of Swissvale will be handling all trash collection for Chalfant Borough.
Trash will now be collected on Friday mornings.
Per borough ordinance, please do not put your trash cans on the curb more than 24 hours in advance, and remove them within 24 hours of pick up.
Residents are reminded that Chalfant Borough trash will now be collected on Friday morning, beginning at approximately 6:00 A.M
2026 Holiday Garbage Collection:
Memorial Day: collection delayed until Saturday, May 30th.
Labor Day: collection delayed until Saturday, September 12th.
Thanksgiving: collection delayed until Saturday, November 28th.
Christmas: collection delayed until Saturday, December 26th.
New Year’s Day: collection delayed until Saturday, January 2nd (2027)
Please note, regular Friday collection is scheduled for the week of June 29th, as Independence Day occurs on a Saturday.
Recycling Information:
Chalfant Borough has “single stream” recycling bins in the Public Safety Building Driveway located off Rossmore which can accommodate glass, aluminum, plastic bottles, paperboard, and non-corrugated cardboard.
Recyclable cans, plastic and glass should be clean and paperboard and non-corrugated cardboard should be compacted to make more room in bins.
Recyclables can be placed into the collection bins loose or in paper bags.
Plastic bags, general trash or food waste are not accepted.