As Palmer Township and our new trash and recycling hauler continue working through the transition period, we want to thank residents for their patience, understanding, and cooperation. We know there have been some bumps along the way, and both the Township and Republic Services are working hard to improve service each week.

Residents are reminded to place trash and recycling toters out the night before their scheduled pickup day, as crews may begin collections earlier than expected while routes continue to be adjusted and improved. Following holidays, including Memorial Day, collection will operate on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week.

For bulk pickup, collection is limited to one item per week, and mattresses must be wrapped in plastic prior to pickup. If your trash, recycling, or bulk item is missed, please report it the following day so it can be addressed as quickly as possible. We kindly ask residents not to report missed pickups through Facebook comments or messages, as those platforms are not monitored for service requests.

To report a missed pickup or ask questions, please contact Palmer Township at 610-253-7191 ext. 8075 or email . Please leave a detailed voicemail including your address and the issue being reported to help staff respond more efficiently.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as service continues to improve and thank residents for helping us help you!

Join Palmer Township for our Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18 at Fairview Park from 10 am - 2 pm. The event begins with a 2-Mile Walk at 8:30 am, followed by a community gathering featuring local vendors, artwork by local elementary students, educational displays, music, and food.

Raffle prizes will be available, generously donated by local businesses and community members

We hope to see you there.

Due to continued growth, Palmer Township has expanded from 7 to 9 polling districts to better serve voters.

Residents may see changes to district names and possibly polling locations. Voters with location changes will receive updated registration cards.

All voters are encouraged to verify their polling place before Election Day. A “Find Your Polling Place” tool will be available soon at northamptonvotes.com.

The Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20 has been canceled.

The Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 has been canceled.

Palmer Township residents are invited to join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at the Charles Chrin Community Center.

Friday, April 3 (Rain Date: April 4)

Ages 2–5: 10:00 AM
Ages 6–8: 11:00 AM

Bring your baskets and enjoy a morning of springtime fun!

Beginning April 1, in-person permit assistance will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 – 1:00 PM).

Applications may still be dropped off during normal hours. Questions can be emailed to permits@palmertwp.com.

Local waste collection company J. P. Mascaro & Sons was awarded a five-year, $1 million contract to accept, process and market residential single-stream recyclables for Palmer Township, Northampton County. The agreement begins May 1, 2026, with recyclables delivered to Mascaro’s Lehigh Valley Recycling facility in Coplay and then on to its TotalRecycle materials recovery facility in Birdsboro.

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The Zoning Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 3rd has been canceled.

The Zoning Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

Trash & Recycling Collection – Holiday Week Schedule. Please be advised that trash and recycling collection start times will be adjusted this week due to landfill closures and increased holiday volume. Collection will begin at 5:00 AM on Wednesday, December 31, 6:00 AM on Friday, January 2, and 4:30 AM on Saturday, January 3, due to double collection and an early landfill closure. Additional trucks will be in service on Saturday to ensure all materials placed outside of toters are collected. Residents are asked to place trash and recycling at the curb the night before or no later than the scheduled start time. Thank you for your cooperation, and Happy New Year.

If your normal trash pickup day is Friday and your trash has not yet been collected, please note that it will be picked up on Saturday, January 3, 2026. We understand that the holidays can mean extra trash, and Waste Management will collect additional items. If everything does not fit in your toter, please bag the extra trash and place it alongside your toter. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to keep everyone safe. Thank you for your cooperation! weather. No collection on Dec. 25. Service will be delayed one day—Thursday pickup moves to Friday, and Friday moves to Saturday.

Collection will start early on 12/23 (4:30 AM) and 12/24 and 12/27 (5:00 AM) due to weather. No collection on Dec. 25. Service will be delayed one day—Thursday pickup moves to Friday, and Friday moves to Saturday.

The Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled for Monday December 22nd has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

Inspections between the dates of December 20th and January 2nd are going to be handled by Keycodes Inspection Agency, they can be reached at 610-866-9663. There will be a fee for any inspections handled by Keycodes Inspection Agency. Municipal Inspections will resume on January 5, 2026.

Waste Management will begin collection at 4:30AM tomorrow (12/10/2025) due to the forecasted snow. Please be sure to have your toters out this evening so they aren't missed. Thank you for your cooperation, and please share this with your neighbors!

Palmer Township’s final leaf pickup is Thursday, December 18th. Be sure to have your leaves out ahead of time—there will be no additional rounds this year. Reminder: Leaves can’t be collected if cars are parked on the piles and please keep trash and recycling toters away from piles. Thanks for helping keep Palmer Township looking great!

The Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township will host the Community Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 6th. Festivities begin at 6:15PM. There will be festive performances, fun and games, as well as a VERY SPECIAL GUEST! We hope to see you there.

REMINDER: Thanksgiving (November 27th) Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day.. -Thursday pickup will move to Friday, -Friday pickup will move to Saturday, Thank you for your cooperation, and please share this reminder with your neighbors!

The Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled for Monday November 24th has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next scheduled Board of Supervisors Meeting is December 1st, 2025 at 7PM.

Welcome Supervisors Marcella Cardone, Baron Vanderburg, and Tung To Lam. We extend our congratulations to the newly elected members of the Board of Supervisors and our sincere thanks to all who ran for office. Your willingness to serve and support our community is greatly appreciated.

Children ages 8 and under are invited to join Palmer Township’s Trick-or-Treat Trail at the Charles Chrin Community Center on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM! Enjoy an evening filled with not-so-scary tricks, tasty treats, and lots of fun!

Do you know a person, group, or business that is making a positive impact in Palmer Township? We want to recognize those who are making our community a better place! Each quarter, the Palmer Township Board of Supervisors will select one standout nominee to be featured. Whether they're volunteering, leading local projects, or spreading kindness through good deeds, help us give them the spotlight they deserve. Let's celebrate the heart of Palmer Township! Download the nomination form here: https://palmertwp.com/forms/community-champion.pdf