New Lower Merion Trash, Recycling Schedule In Effect

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA – Some Lower Merion Township residents now have a new recycling and trash collection schedule they need to be aware of as the township enacted a new collection schedule on Monday, Feb. 5.

Residents whose trash and recycling collections affected by the new schedule should have received notification from the township by letter and by a Blackboard Connect phone call or email.

Less than a quarter of residents will see a change in their collections.

However, many residents my notice their materials are collected at a different time of day than in the past.

You can use the township website here to determine your trash collection day.

See here to find out when your recycling will be collected.

The changes aim to increase efficiency in the collections.

"This new, more optimal routing of refuse and recycling trucks will increase efficiency of the trash and recycling collection service," the township said in its announcement. "In the past, many homes had different days for their refuse and recycling pickups. Now, all will have the same day. At the same time, routes for drivers will become condensed — saving time for crews, and saving taxpayer money on gasoline, oil, and wear-and-tear on tires and the trucks themselves."

Residents are reminded that trash and recycling must be placed curbside no early than 7 p.m. the night before collections. Trash and recycling should not be placed at the curb later than 7 a.m. on the collection day, as well.

Residents with questions on the changes can call (610) 726-7144 for more information.

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