10/19/2026
Tips and Suggestions on Collection Day for Borough of Kutztown residents:
REFUSE COLLECTION
North Side of Main Street refuse collections days are Tuesday and Friday
South Side of Main Street refuse collection days are Monday and Thursday
Place refuse at collection points by 7:00 am on collection days. If it is not put out on time, it will be picked up on your next scheduled collection day. If refuse is cancelled, you may leave up to three extra bags at the curb on the next collection day at no additional charge.
Help keep our collection crew safe by using refuse containers 32 gallons or smaller and removing all nails and screws from lumber.
RECYCLING COLLECTION
Recycling is every other Wednesday for North or South sides of Main Street. A schedule can be found on the Borough’s website, linked below.
Place recycling at the collection point by 7:00 am on collection days. Recycling containers are available for residents to pick up at 45 Railroad Street, M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Help keep our collection crew safe by not exceeding 50 pounds in weight and using a container of a manageable size (55 gallon drums are not accepted)
Mixed recyclables will NOT be picked up, but all paper can be commingled. Please prepare your recycling as follows:
ALUMINUM — B**r and soda cans only (No Tin Cans) — do not need to be rinsed.
GLASS — Please rinse, remove lids or caps, and separate by color into individual recycling buckets — labels may remain. MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED: mirrors, ceramic cups and plates, clay flowerpots, crystal, light bulbs, window glass, heat resistant ovenware and kitchen glasses.
NEWSPAPER — Bundle with string – please use paper bags, NOT plastic bags.
CARDBOARD — Must be flattened.
MAGAZINES — Bundle with string.
COMPUTER PAPER — Bundle with string.
MIXED PAPER — Junk mail, folders, non-wax food packages, telephone books, school and office papers and clean pizza boxes. Remove any synthetic materials – cellophane, staples, plastic, windows on envelopes and carbon paper. Flatten all food packaging, bundle separately with string.
PLASTICS NO. 1 THROUGH 7 ONLY — Please rinse recyclables and remove lids or caps. Plastics may be commingled and put into one container of your choice, except for 55-gallon drums, which the recycling crew will not remove.
MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED: oil containers, Styrofoam, PVC, and anti-freeze containers, or items larger than a detergent bottle.
Find more information on the Refuse & Recycling Department page on the Borough of Kutztown's website.
