Refuse & Recycling

Refuse and Recycling Collection in JACOBUS BOROUGH

JACOBUS BOROUGH is committed to maintaining a clean and sustainable environment for our residents. Proper refuse and recycling collection are essential aspects of this commitment. To help residents manage their waste efficiently, we have provided the following resources and guidelines.
[Pennsylvania Waste Trash (Update April 2020)]
[Recycling Guidelines (Effective January 2020)]

Refuse and Recycling Services

JACOBUS BOROUGH has contracted Penn Waste, Inc. to provide curbside refuse and recycling services. For direct information from Penn Waste, you can visit their website using the links provided on this page or contact them at:
Toll-Free+1 (866) 575-8720
Local(717) 767-4456
Weekly Curbside Service
  • Limit: 8 bags/covered containers
  • Trash Collection Day: Thursday (starting January 1, 2020)
  • Recycling Collection Day: Thursday (starting January 1, 2020)
  • One Large Item per Week: Yes
  • Yard Waste Day: N/A
  • Fall Clean-Up Day: N/A
  • Spring Clean-Up Day: N/A
Penn Waste Recycling Guidelines
Penn Waste's Holiday Collection Information and Schedule Change Notices
If a collection is missed due to a holiday, collection shall be made upon the next regularly scheduled day. Holiday notices are advertised in the following papers:
  • York Newspapers
  • Harrisburg Patriot
  • Hanover Evening Sun
  • Delta Star
6 Major Holidays Are Observed As Follows:
  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
Inclement Weather Policy
Penn Waste broadcasts on the following stations for weather-related emergencies:
  • Operation Snowflake: WSBA 910 AM, WARM 103 FM
  • Storm Watch: WHP 580 AM, 97.3 RIVER FM, 94.9 BOB FM, 99.3 KISS FM, WHP TV-21 CBS, WLYH- TV-15, WGAL TV-8
Large Item Information (As Received from Penn Waste, Inc.)
  • Tree Branches & Brush: Must be bundled and tied, not exceeding 48 inches in length.
  • Scrap Metal: Pieces should not exceed 48 inches in length.
  • Carpet: Sections must be cut to a maximum length of 48 inches.
  • Large Items:
  • One mattress and one box spring count as a single large item.
  • Two standard vehicle tires count as one large item. For truck tire information, please contact Penn Waste.
  • One piece of furniture is considered a large item.
  • One appliance constitutes a large item.
Please Note: Electronics are not accepted in the large item collection.
[Large Item Collection List - Acceptable Non-Acceptable Items]

Additional Recycling Options and Contact Information

Household Hazardous Waste
The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) conducts several collection events annually. These events are advertised in local newspapers. For detailed information, call 717-845-1066 or visit the YCSWA website.
Electronic Equipment Recycling
YCSWA accepts electronic equipment Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The drop-off location is the Yard Waste Transfer Facility at 2651 Blackbridge Road, off Flour Mill Road in Manchester Township. This service is available to all York County residents and businesses. For more details, visit the YCSWA website.
SCROUNGE Program
SCROUNGE is a student-run, nonprofit program at Penn State York Campus. For more information, call (717) 771-8421, email scrounge@yk.psu.edu, or visit their website.
For comprehensive details on waste materials and other recycling topics, please visit the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) website.