Pick-up Information
- Recycling is picked up on Wednesday UNLESS a holiday falls on that day, then recycling would be picked up on Thursday
- Recyclables should be placed at the curb the night before pick-up.
- NO NEED TO REMOVE: paper clips, stamps, address labels, staples, metal fasteners, cellophane, address windows, rubber bands, spiral bindings, plastic tabs.
- Flatten All Cardboard Boxes. Empty And Rinse All Containers.
- Do Not Include:
- PLASTICS- plastic film, plastic bags, paint, pesticides, oil & cleansers, VHSNCR tapes, phones, computers, etc., needles or syringes, Styrofoam, to-go containers, organic material, and food waste.
- GLASS- window panes, mirrors, ceramics & Pyrex dishware, paint, pesticides, oil & cleansers, organic material and food waste.
- CANS AND METAL ITEMS- scrap metal, needles or syringes, paint, pesticides, oil & cleansers, electronic waste (batteries, cell, etc), phones, computers, etc.
- PAPER- stickers or address labels sheet waste, waxed paper or waxed cardboard paper to-go containers.
Visit Delaware County Solid Waste Authority for more info!
STYROFOAM RECYCLING - PACKAGING PEANUTS ONLY
Polystyrene Packaging Peanuts
(Reused at locations such as Mail Boxes, Etc., Mr. Postman and Postman Plus)
| Location | Instructions | Location | Instructions |
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Mail Boxes, Etc. 64 E. Uwchlan Ave. Exton PA 610-524-8722 |
Peanuts must be in plastic bags. Do not include any other Styrofoam products | Mail Boxes, Etc. 1554 Paoli Pike West Chester PA 610-692-6076 | Peanuts must be in plastic bags. Do not include any other Styrofoam products |
Recycling Hauler
Township recycling is picked up B&L Disposal. Recycling bins are the responsibility of the homeowner. If your bin needs to be replaced, you may purchase a new one at your convenience. Please note that neither B&L Disposal nor Thornbury Township has recycling bins available for distribution.
For questions regarding the Township's recycling program, call 610-399-8383 (Ext. 107) or email Melissa [at] thornbury.org (Melissa[at]thornbury[dot]org).
If you do not wish to utilize the Township's Recycling Program, you may contact a private contractor to pick up your recycling.
Water Conservation
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