Bulk Yard Waste Recycling

The Berks Street yard waste recycling site has been operating since 2002. This site is to be used only by Palmer Township residents. It is only for yard waste (limbs (up to 12" in diameter), leaves, bushes, etc.) and there will NO CONSTRUCTION WASTE, STUMPS, OR GRASS CLIPPINGS ALLOWED. During the hours of operation there will be a site attendant on duty to monitor all waste being left at the site. If any load is deemed contaminated the whole load will be rejected.

The site is located at the end of Berks Street. Berks Street is located off Freemansburg Avenue across for Suburban EMS.

Fee for Using the Facility

  • Car trunk full - $5.00
  • Pickup or small utility trailer - $10.00
  • Stake body truck - $30.00
  • Small dump truck (up to Class 4 window sticker) - $50.00

No large dump trucks allowed.

Days and Hours of Operation

April thru November
All weekends (Saturday & Sunday)*
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
December
January
February
First Sunday of the Month*
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March
Every Sunday*
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

* Except holidays

In the event of a serious storm, this facility may open for an additional amount of time. Please call the Municipal Building at (610) 253-7191 for information.

In the event of heavy rain the site may be closed due to poor ground conditions. It could also be closed during times of extremely cold conditions.

Remember....when it comes to grass clippings, it is best to CUT IT AND LEAVE IT.

Free Hardwood Mulch

During the months of April through September, Palmer Township will be offering a special service at the yard waste site. A front end loader will be available on site the first Saturday of each of these months to help load hardwood mulch for anyone who is interested in taking the material - FOR FREE! This service will be available as long as the hardwood mulch lasts.

If you have small amounts of yard waste they can be brought to the Hartley Avenue Recycling Center and placed in the yard waste dumpster.