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.
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.
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 (starting February 6, 2024)
- 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:
Narberth trash schedule
Narberth recycling details
More items now recyclable in Narberth
Lower Merion Trash and Recycling
Lower Merion’s Public Works Department has its own Refuse and Recycling Division.
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.
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"Free Dump" Clean-Up Weekends for Lower Merion Residents
For 2024, two weekends have been scheduled for April, and one for October. 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. 2024 Details here |
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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. In 2024, Spring Cleanup Weeks are scheduled for June 3-7. The 2024 details will be added when we have them from the Borough, and the Borough will post them here. For reference, here are the June 2023 details about the Spring Cleanup Week collection schedule and the list of restrictions. Questions can be emailed to [email protected]. |
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.
Both LM and Narberth residents can drop off household hazardous waste (not commercial or construction waste) at drop-off events scheduled throughout the year.
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.
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 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.
Glass 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
In addition to periodic local e-cycle events, both LM and Narberth residents can arrange for at-home pickup with the Retrievr app. Retrievr does household pickups of clothes and small electronics. Retriever will take just about any clean and dry textile or fabric in your home, and most electronic devices or accessories. Please note that they do not take household appliances, such as dishwashers, refrigerators, toasters, vacuums, hair dryers and the like.
Staples also has a e-cycle program. Details here.
In addition to periodic local e-cycle events, both LM and Narberth residents can arrange for at-home pickup with the Retrievr app. Retrievr does household pickups of clothes and small electronics. Retriever will take just about any clean and dry textile or fabric in your home, and most electronic devices or accessories. Please note that they do not take household appliances, such as dishwashers, refrigerators, toasters, vacuums, hair dryers and the like.
- See the How It Works page for details and the full list of accepted items. (fee for TVs and some small appliances)
- Schedule a pickup at your home at the retrievr website
- Montco also has this list of electronics recycling options
Staples also has a e-cycle program. Details here.
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Clothing
In addition to the Retrievr App home pickup of clothing (previous paragraph), you can also donate clothing to these Goodwill drop-off locations or to the GreenDrop Narberth location |
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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.
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.
There are a few document shredding events every year. Here is a link that compiles Montgomery County shredding opportunities.
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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. 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. |
