Trash Collection

Trash Collection Services

The Township bids the contract for the collection of waste and awards the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.

Collection is made one time per week. 

Curbside collection includes (3) bags/containers, no more than 50 lbs. each.

Recyclable items are not limited in the amount collected.

Bulk Waste includes one item a week.  Items with Freon or hazardous material will not be collected. Special arrangement must be made with the hauler for an additional charge, or items can be dropped off at the Recycling Center for a fee.

Tags must be purchased at a Township facility for containers in excess of the 3 bag limit.

Yard and Leaf Waste will be collected on your regular trash day by the contracted waste hauler the week following the last Saturday of the month from April - October.  Items must be placed in a container not to exceed 32 gallons or in "Kraft" bags not to exceed 50 lbs.  Brnches and tree limbs must not exceed 3" in diameter, cut to 4' in length, bundled and secured by rope or twine and not exceeding 50 lbs.  There is no limit on the number of bags/bundles to be collected.

Lawn clippings are collected as a part of the 3 bag/container regular trash limit, but are placed in a different truck than the trash truck and are brought to the Township's Recycling Center.

Holiday Schedule will fall behind one day for every day following the holiday.

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Leaf Collection

The Department collects leaves beginning mid-October of each year. The collection schedule (see below) is published in the Fall Township Newsletter and the local newspapers early in October. Residents interested in having their leaves picked up are asked to place only leaves at the curbside for pick-up.

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Christmas Tree Collection

The Public Works Department will pick up trees placed at the curb during the month of January, weather permitting.  Residents may also dispose of their tree at the Township Recycling Facility at no charge during operating hours.

Monday
W. Areba Ave., W. Caracas Ave., W. Granada Ave., Beech Ave., Chestnut Ave., Cedar Ave., Swatara Ave., Reese Ave., Half St., Annscott Manor, Robin Rd. (area), Stafford Heights, E. Caracas Ave./E. Granada Ave. (in town), E. Areba Ave., Java Ave., Ceylon Ave., Bahia Ave., Para Ave., Hockersville Rd., Fishburn Rd., Hilltop Rd., Clark Rd., Church Rd., Valley View (area), McCorkle Rd., Old Hershey Rd., Gates Rd., Jacobs Creek

Tuesday
Locust Ave., Maple Ave., Elm Ave., Oak Lane, Briarcrest (area), Cherry Dr., Peach Ave., Somerset Dr., Cambridge Commons, Glenn Acres, Glenn Acres East, Chadds Ford, South Hills (area), Sandhill Rd. (North of Roush Rd.)

Wednesday
Mill St., Hillcrest Rd., Orchard Rd., Glen Rd., Valley Rd. (in town), Cocoa Ave., Cocoa Townes, Laurel Woods, Sandhill Rd. (South of Roush Rd.), Woodridge Manor, Roush Rd., Welbeckon, The Meadows, Hillcrest (area), Hillchurch Road, Twin Oaks/Sunnyside (area), Village of Innsbruck, Shady Hill Estates, Waltonville Road, Walton Spring Hills, Stoney Run, Bullfrog Valley Road, Landvater Road

Thursday
Ridge Rd., Linden Rd., Brook Lane, Governor Rd., Clifton Heights Rd., Stone Creek, Dartmouth Farms, JoAnn Ave., Locust Ave., Middletown Road, Southpoint, Southpoint Commons, Mountain View, Orchard Run, Indian Run, Deer Run, Carol Acres, Carol Acres East, The Oaks, Waltoncroft, Derry Woods, Oakmont, Division St., Royal St., Old Quarry Rd., Park Village Plaza Rd.

Friday
W. Chocolate Ave., E. Chocolate Ave., N. Lingle Ave., Lehman St., Wexford Rd., Brittany Dr., Hotel Rd. (area), Owls Hills (area), Fairway Dr., Trinidad Ave., Palmdale (area), E. Derry Rd., Center Rd., Park Ave., Park Place

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Street Sweeping

The Derry Township Public Works Department works hard to keep the community clean. There is a set schedule for street sweeping, and all residents are asked to be aware of when your street will be swept. 

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Wood Waste Pick-up

Wood Waste will be collected on your regular trash day by the contracted waste hauler the week following the last Saturday of the month during April through October. Items must be placed in a container not to exceed 32 gallons or in a "Kraft" bag not to exceed 50 lbs. Branches and tree limbs must not exceed 3" in diameter, must be cut to 4' in length, bundled and secured by rope or twine and not to exceed 50 lbs.

Grass clippings are not collected as part of this program.  They are to be collected as part of the 3/bag trash limit and must be in trash or in a container.  Do not mix grass and wood waste or it will not be collected.

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Curb and Sidewalk Replacement

Each spring the Public Works Department offers residents the opportunity to participate in the Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Program. The program solicits bids for sidewalk replacement for all interested residents with the goal of receiving a lower cost collectively than residents could receive on their own.  When proposals are received, the participating residents are notified of the cost and have the option of withdrawing, or having the work completed.

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Shade Tree Ordinance

The Shade Tree Ordinance specifies the location for trees between the curb and the sidewalk (tree lawn) in relation to intersections, signs and streetlights. The ordinance also specifies heights of branches over streets and sidewalks and the varieties to be planted. The ordinance requires that a Tree Permit (no charge) be received from the Department of Public Works prior to the planting, or removing of trees in the treelawn.

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Snowfall and Township Roads

The Township of Derry adopted a Winter Maintenance Plan in 1996 to provide effective and timely snow removal in a method that maintains the transportation system with minimal disruption to the daily lives of township residents. The plan classifies the clean-up responses by levels based on the accumulation and duration of the storm. Each of the three levels has an established action plan. The Winter Maintenance Plan requires the establishment of a snow emergency center for the coordination of snow removal and resident communication, activation of Snow Emergency Routes, and enforcement of parking restrictions.

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Road Occupancy Permits

These permits are issued for road work ("street cuts") to be done in the Township right-of-way, usually involving utilities.  A road occupancy permit is also required whenever a new driveway connection is made to a Township road.

The application is available at the Public Works office.

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Recycling Program

The Township of Derry Recycling Booklet, a complete listing of recycling instructions (services can be downloaded) is available in our "Documents" section of the site. This publication is also available at the Municipal Building, Public Works, and the Recycling Center.

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