Waste Management

Refuse and Recycling Collection in JACOBUS

[Penn Waste Thrash Update April 2020]
[Recycling Guidelines; Effective January 2020]
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 www.pennwaste.com
Weekly Curbside Service
  • Trash and Recycling Collection Day: Thursday
  • One Large Item per Week (contact Penn Waste to schedule)
Penn Waste's Holiday Collection Policy
There are six observed holidays per year - New Year's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Fourth of July, and Memorial Day. Collection days that fall on or after the holiday will be delayed one day. EXCEPTION: If holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no change in service prior to or after the holiday.
Bulk Item Guidelines - Call to Schedule Pickup
  • Acceptable Materials - appliances, furniture, mattresses, box springs, two (2) car tire without the rim, lawn mowers (oil and gasoline removed), plumbing fixtures such as toilets and sinks, three (3) 4 ft. rolls of carpet (must be tied)
  • Non-acceptable Materials - electronic devices, chemicals, stains, liquids, batteries, automobile parts, hazardous waste, tires on rims, commercial/industrial waste, construction materials (drywall, brick, block, lumber, shingles, tiles, concrete).
  • Additional Instructions - items which are too heavy to be lifted into a truck by two people will not be accepted. Additional thrash bags are NOT considered a bulk item. Bulk items will be collected by appointment ONLY.
[Large Item Collection List - Acceptable & Non-Acceptable Items (See below for additional information)]
Electronic Equipment Recycling
The Covered Devices Recycling Act bans the disposal of devices like laptops, monitors, and printers at the curb or in the trash. Below are resources to help you legally dispose of your covered devices and participate in electronics recycling:
York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC).
2651 Blackbridge RoadYork, PA 17406
Hours of OperationMon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMSat: 8:00 AM – NoonFor more details, visit the YCSWA website at www.ycswa.com