Recycling

Recyclable Items

Recycling in West Chester follows the same schedule as trash collection. The Borough's recycling program is a single-stream, curbside collection program. This means that the following recyclables may be mixed together in your blue 20-gallon recycling container:

Aluminum beverage cans
Glass bottles and jars
Cardboard - Breakdown boxes and bundle in manageable bundles with string
Clean aluminum foil and take out containers
Empty aerosol cans
Mixed paper (i.e. newspaper, junk mail, office paper, etc.)
Rigid plastic containers, bottles, & jugs #1-7
Steel food and beverage cans

All items must be cleaned of food waste.
Waxed cardboard will not be collected.

Recycling Containers

Recycling containers cost $15 per container and can be purchased at the Public Works Department, 205 Lacey St. There is no limit to the amount of recycling you may put out each week, so we encourage you to purchase extra bins if needed. Remember to print your address on the container in the space provided. Residents may also choose to use their own containers for recycling. Containers must be no larger than 30-gallons in size and shall not exceed 50 pounds in weight when filled, as per the Borough Code Chapter 62-12. All containers must be clearly marked for recycling and have drainage holes in the bottom to prevent standing water from collecting.