New Spring Leaf Collection Schedule

The State of Pennsylvania adopted Act 101 which requires East Norriton Township to provide leaf collection in the spring of each year in addition to our normal fall collection program.

Therefore, East Norriton Township will be providing leaf collection each year during the spring for two weeks. Unlike the fall leaf collection program, this is a modified collection schedule and will be bag collection only (bio-degradable bags only). All bags of leaves must be placed at the curb along your property. In addition, the spring leaf collection program will be a CALL-IN-SERVICE. You must call East Norriton Township at (610) 275-2800 ext.111 to schedule a pick-up. All calls must be received by Wednesday of the last week of leaf pick-up.

In 2010, the collection period will be from April 26th to May 7th.

Please note that only raked leaves can be placed in bio-degradable bags. Any bags containing cut-up/mulched leaves, limbs, brush, grass clippings or other debris will not be collected.

This is separate from the Yard Waste Recycling Program. Please refer to the brochure mailed to your home and the Yard Waste Recycling Program article in this newsletter for details about that program.

Fall Leaf Collection Schedule

Leaf collection in East Norriton Township begins about the 3rd Monday of October and ends about the 2nd Friday of December annually. The following is the proposed leaf collection schedule (weather permitting):

Thursdays will also be bag day (plastic trash bags to be used). The following roads will be bag collection only:

Please be reminded that leaf piles should be no larger that 18" high and 18" wide with no trash, tree limbs or other debris mixed with the leaves. All leaves must be placed in the street along the curb or at the edge of the roadway as township employees are not permitted to enter private property to rake leaves. Any delay in the schedule because of inclement weather will be carried out the following work day. Residents are asked not to park on the leaf piles as this hinders the leaf collection process and may cause fires.

Yard Waste Collection Program

Please note that you must now call the Township to schedule a pick-up.  Do not call the contractor directly.

In January of 2008, East Norriton Township kicked-off a yard waste recycling program. The new recycling program provides monthly curbside yard waste collection to single family households and select multifamily properties within the Township. During certain times of the year, the Township will increase the collection frequency to bi-monthly in order to better serve the residents of East Norriton Township. The new yard waste recycling program will be free to all participants in the inaugural year.

East Norriton Township ordinance requires residents to separate yard waste, such as shrubbery, branches, limbs and other yard trimmings, from other garbage and prohibits trash haulers from collecting yard waste with regular garbage pick-up. The new yard waste recycling program will collect and recycle yard waste from single family households and multifamily properties with less than 3 units within the Township.

To participate in the program, residents must contact East Norriton Township at (610) 275-2800 Ext.111 each month which they wish to receive yard waste collection services.  Residents must contact the Township at least 7 days prior to their monthly collection day. Yard waste will be collected on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Up to two days prior to the scheduled collection day, residents may set out yard waste using 32 gallon trash cans or bundles. Since the yard waste will be recycled, residents cannot set out yard waste in plastic bags. Furthermore, residents cannot set-out dirt, rocks, stumps, weeds, grass or leaves. Trash cans used to set out yard waste must be clearly marked as yard waste. For safety of the collectors, each trash can or bundle cannot exceed 40 pounds. Furthermore, each bundle must be less than 2 feet in diameter and placed at the curb with the cut ends of the yard waste towards the street. Branches, limbs, or trunks cannot be more than 5 inches in diameter each. Yard waste properly containerized or bundled should be placed within 5 feet of the curb and in such a manner not to obstruct the road. Yard waste improperly set-out or co-mingled with unacceptable materials will not be collected. East Norriton Township will collect up to 2 cubic yards of yard waste, approximately ten 32 gallon trash cans or six bundles, per household on each scheduled collection day. For more information as to the new yard waste recycling program please contact East Norriton Township at (610) 275-2800.

 How do I schedule a pick-up?

 The program is a Call-In Service.  If you wish to take advantage of this service, you must contact East Norriton Township via phone at (610) 275-2800 Ext.111 at least seven (7) days prior to the monthly collection day (currently set at the 3rd Thursday of each month)
 
 Don't forget to recycle your Christmas Trees!!!

•  View the Curbside Yard Waste Collection Program brochure that was mailed to every resident of East Norriton Township.