Trash and Recycling Information
Trash Curbside Collection Information
All garbage will be collected (as early as 6 a.m.) on Monday mornings at your curb-side. In addition, there will be a collection every other week for recyclable items. The Community Calendar has the actual pickup schedule.
A clearly marked recycling container must be placed beside your regular garbage cans every other Monday and a separate recycling truck will collect these materials. Please do not take trash cans to the curb before Sunday evening and bring in your trash cans as soon as possible on Monday. Curb-side collection and recycling will be paid by the Borough, making Ben Avon Heights the only community in the area which does NOT charge their residents for trash and recycling collection.
Recycling Collection Information
Ben Avon Heights residents can now enjoy Single-Stream Recycling!
All recycling for the Borough of Ben Avon Heights will be collected on every other MONDAY. Please make sure it is at the curb by 6:00 a.m. for collection. The Community Calendar has the actual pickup schedule.
Is it recyclable?
Yes these are recyclable:- Aluminum cans
- Corrugated cardboard
- Newsprint & inserts
- Office paper
- Type 1 & 2 plastics
- Glass bottles & jars
- Steel cans
- Phone books
- Paperback books
- Junk mail & envelopes
- Pizza box lids (without oil or food)
- Boxboard: tissue, dry food, cereal, noodles and cake boxes
- Types 3-7 plastics
- Garbage: food waste, diapers, paper plates, hangers, old plastic toys
- Meat or dairy plastic or paper packaging
- Wax or plastic wrap/bags
- Freezer food packagin
- Plastic deli, product or take out packaging or utensils
- Formed or pellet styrofoam packaging
Trash - Special Pick-up Items Information
Large household items such as televisions, e-waste, washers, refrigerators and the like require special pick-up arrangements. Individual homeowners need to schedule and pay for this type of special disposal service directly. Please contact County Hauling for details.
Recycling Drop-off Information
Other materials can be recycled as well although they are not collected. Drop-off Locations are:- Construction Junction will take all of the above items. Each classification should be separated and when taken for drop-off placed in the correct bin. All Cardboard and Paperboard boxes must be flattened.
- Alibibi will take Newspaper, Magazines, White Office Paper, and Mixed Paper. There are many drop-off bins throughout the community including all Avonworth Schools and the libraries.
Household Hazardous Waste
The Southwest Pennsylvania Household Hazardous Waste Task Force works with local municipalities and businesses to promote 2010 household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events. Collection events provide residents with opportunities to protect the environment and community health by safely and economically disposing of common household chemicals. Visit their website for locations and times.
