City of Chester

Department of Streets & Public Improvements

Recycling

It is now mandatory that all residents separate newspaper, aluminium and metal cans, and glass from their regular trash. Put bundled newspaper in the red recycling containers along side of the blue recycling container. Read more on how to recycle household hazardous waste.

Recycling Containers

Containers for all City residents are available to be picked up at City Hall, 1 Fourth Street, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Recycling Collection

Recyclables should be placed at the same location from which your regular trash is collected. Collection begins at 7:00 am, every Wednesday. If a major holiday is observed during any week, recyclables should be held until the following Wednesday.

Yard-waste Drop-off Site

The Delaware County Compost Farm is a convenient drop off site for yard-waste. The site is open the third Wednesday of each month through September from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. The site is located in Chester Township.

Delaware County Compost Farm
2300 Concord Road/Incinerator Road
Feltonville, PA 19014

Refuse Collection

Collection begins at 7:00 am, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. In the event of a holiday falling on one of these days, please check the area newspaper fora change in scheduled day.

Bulk Waste Collection

Collection is offered to all residential properties. Residents are required to call for a collection time and date prior to placing any items out. There is a limit of six (6) household items per pick-up. Building materials are not acceptable for bulk-waste collection.

Contact Information:
Recycling & Trash    610-447-7740
Bulk waste               610-447-7888
                                 610-447-7889

CHESTER, Pennsylvania