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      • 233 Marlboro Rd
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      • 504 Brookhurst
      • 2729 Oakford Rd
      • 222 E Montgomery
      • 320 Winding Way
      • 208 Jefferson Rd
      • 401 Baird
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      • 127 Chestnut
      • 53 Schiller Ave
      • 101 Conway Ave
      • 314 Grayling Ave
      • 29 Hansen Court
      • 311 Gypsy Ln
      • 8 Brynwood Manor
      • 507 Baird Rd
      • 223 Valley Rd
      • 17 Shirley Road, Narberth
      • 3 Narwyn Ln, Narberth
      • 405 Merwyn Rd
      • 208 Woodbine Ave, Narberth
      • 225 Marlboro Rd, Ardmore
      • 112 Elmwood Ave
      • 262 Barwynne Rd
      • 526 Dudley Ave
      • 120 Merbrook lane
      • 219 Conway Ave
      • 19 Woodside
      • 105 Price Ave
      • 225 Iona
      • 381 E. Montgomery
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      • 509 Monroe
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      • 157 Merion
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      • 225 Price
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LowER Merion and Narberth Trash & Recycling Info

Guidelines and schedules for Lower Merion and Narberth residents
​Narberth Borough and Lower Merion have different schedules and systems for trash and recycling collection, and they both participate in special recycling and drop-off events throughout the year. We have compiled info, schedules, and links for both municipalities below.
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Narberth Trash and Recycling
J.P. Mascaro picks up the Borough's trash, recycling and brush. General Narberth trash and recycling info is here.  Call J.P. Mascaro at 800-432-1616  if you have a question or a missed pickup. More info here.
  • Trash is collected Tuesdays
  •  Brush and yard waste is collected Wednesdays
  • Single-stream recycling (see guide below) is collected Thursdays (Leave items loose and unbagged in recycling bin)
  • Bulk items will be collected same as trash day collection. Each household may put out one (1) bulk item a week. Bulk items are furniture, carpet (rolled and tied, maximum width 48”), construction and demolition debris (maximum length of 48”), washers, dryers, dishwashers. Mattresses and box springs must be bagged and sealed in plastic mattress bags when placed curbside. These plastic bags are available at hardware stores.​ Details below:
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Narberth trash schedule
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Narberth recycling details
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More items now recyclable in Narberth

Lower Merion Trash and Recycling
Lower Merion’s Public Works Department has its own Refuse and Recycling Division.
  • Trash gets collected every week by neighborhood, according to this schedule. 
  • Paper and cardboard get collected one week, and other recyclables the next, according to this schedule.
  • See what to recycle.
  • See all general information, schedules, and details about LM Refuse and Recycling.

"Free Dump" Clean-Up Weekends for Lower Merion Residents
 For 2025, two clean-up weekends have been scheduled for April.. Dispose of your unwanted refuse and recyclables — household appliances, textiles, plastic, glass, newsprint, and plain old trash — without charge! Proof of LM residency is required (such as a driver's license). Recyclable material must be separated from other household trash.  2025 Details here. 
Another event will be scheduled in the Fall of 2025.
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Spring Cleanup Week in Narberth
Also known as "Junk Week", this is the week the Borough schedules extra home trash pickups, so Borough residents can put out any large items, extra trash, and clutter. The 2025 Spring Cleanup Week is scheduled for June 2-6. The Borough has posted the 2025 details here.    Questions can be emailed to [email protected].  

From the Borough: The week of June 2, 2025, has been designated as Spring Clean Up Week in the Borough of Narberth. During this week our waste collection contractor J.P. Mascaro will collect items that are not normally removed during weekly trash service. These materials are to be placed curbside and will be collected on the day of the week as listed below. Due to the stipulations of PA Act 101, the following restrictions will apply:
  • Building materials, such as wood, plaster and concrete, will not be collected.
  • Hazardous waste, such as paint, chemicals, and pesticides will not be collected. 
  • Electronic waste, such as televisions, computers, keyboards, sound equipment, etc. will not be collected. 
  • Lawn & garden waste will not be collected
  • Appliances, such as air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers, will not be collected as part of this free pick up. Please contact J.P. Mascaro directly to arrange a pick-up.
  • Rugs will be collected but must be cut into 4-foot lengths, rolled, and tied with string.
  • Metals will not be collected.
  • TIRES WILL NOT BE COLLECTED!

Hazardous Waste
Both LM and Narberth residents can drop off household hazardous waste  (not commercial or construction waste) at drop-off events scheduled throughout the year. 
  • Acceptable and unacceptable items are listed here
  • Details and 2025 event dates are here. 
  • All the info about Hazardous waste recycling in Montgomery County is here. 
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Paint
Oil-based paint is considered hazardous waste, and should be dropped off at hazardous waste events described above. 
Latex paint should be dried out and discarded with the regular trash. See how to dry out latex paint cans here. ​
Glass
Glass can be recycled with the regular recycling collection, but it is known to be the heaviest item in our recycling stream and since recycling costs are driven in part by weight -- diverting glass from our recycling bins into PRC's collection bin can help reduce the cost of recycling for the Township. Additionally, nearly 100% of the glass collected is recycled into new bottles and jars, while glass collected curbside may be recycled, but may also be trashed or used as landfill cover. Using PRC's Traveling Glass Bin ensures that your glass is being recycled properly. More info here.​

Electronics
  • Montgomery County has this page with more information on recycling electronics.
  • Staples also has a e-cycle program. Details here. 
  • Watch out for notices about periodic e-cycle days, like this one:
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Clothing
You can donate clothing to these Goodwill drop-off locations or to the GreenDrop Narberth location. Any recommendations of other drop-off locations can be sent to us here.
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Plastic Bags
Some grocery stores have plastic bag recycling bins, including Acme on Montgomery Ave and  Giant in Wynnewood.  This website has a list of plastic bag recycling locations. Plastic bags do not get recycled curbside in LM. In Narberth, plastic bags can now be recycled curbside with the regular mixed recycling collection. ​

Document Shredding
There are a few document shredding events every year.  Here is a link that compiles Montgomery County shredding opportunities.

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Children's Books
Mighty Writers distributes books and helps kids to write.  Book drop-off info here.

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Christmas Tree Pickup
​Narberth 
residents can put their Christmas trees on the curb on Tuesdays nights in January.  They will be collected with the regular Wednesday brush pickups in January. All ornaments, stands and other decorations must be removed. 
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Lower Merion will begin the collection of trees (which must be placed curbside) during the first two weeks in January on the regular refuse collection day. Residents may also dispose of Christmas trees at the Public Works Complex located at 1300 N Woodbine Avenue in Penn Valley., Monday through Friday 8am-3pm and Saturday 9am-2:30pm. All ornaments, stands and other decorations must be removed.

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Everything Else
Consult Montgomery County's A-Z Recycling Page
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[email protected]
215.370.4830
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4 E. Montgomery Ave,  Ardmore, PA  19003
610.822.3356 (office)  
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  • Home
  • Contact
  • Testimonials
    • Read Reviews
    • Leave a Review
  • Listings
    • 13 Chatham Rd
    • 304 Conshohocken State Rd
    • 400 N. Essex Ave
    • 149 Merion Ave
    • 420 Merwyn Rd
    • 5 Hempstead Rd
    • 323 Grayling Ave
    • 114 Merion Ave
    • 511 Kenilworth Rd
    • Previous Listings >
      • Merion Station 2023
      • 207-209 Wayne Ave
      • 509 Kenilworth Rd
      • 525 Broad Acres Rd
      • 115 Winchester Rd
      • 115 Glenwood Rd
      • 139 Powell Rd
      • 249 Iona Ave
      • 637 S. Bowman
      • 40 Derwen Rd
      • 233 Marlboro Rd
      • 932 Clover Hill
      • 504 Brookhurst
      • 2729 Oakford Rd
      • 222 E Montgomery
      • 320 Winding Way
      • 208 Jefferson Rd
      • 401 Baird
      • 123 Glenwood
      • 127 Chestnut
      • 53 Schiller Ave
      • 101 Conway Ave
      • 314 Grayling Ave
      • 29 Hansen Court
      • 311 Gypsy Ln
      • 8 Brynwood Manor
      • 507 Baird Rd
      • 223 Valley Rd
      • 17 Shirley Road, Narberth
      • 3 Narwyn Ln, Narberth
      • 405 Merwyn Rd
      • 208 Woodbine Ave, Narberth
      • 225 Marlboro Rd, Ardmore
      • 112 Elmwood Ave
      • 262 Barwynne Rd
      • 526 Dudley Ave
      • 120 Merbrook lane
      • 219 Conway Ave
      • 19 Woodside
      • 105 Price Ave
      • 225 Iona
      • 381 E. Montgomery
      • 503 Valley View
      • 509 Monroe
      • 123 Elmwood
      • 157 Merion
      • 9 Chestnut
      • 311 Gypsy Lane
      • 225 Price
  • More
    • Start a Search
    • Our Team
    • Buyer Guide
    • News and Notes
    • Get local news emails
    • LMSD Schools >
      • Elementary Schools
      • Middle Schools
      • High Schools
    • Narberth >
      • Narberth and Narberth Real Estate
      • Narberth Calendar
    • Lower Merion & Narberth Trash & Recycling Info
    • Compass Concierge
    • linktree