• Accepted Materials: Leaves, grass clippings, small branches, shrubbery, and garden waste.
• Preparation: Use paper compost bags or open-top containers (32–38 gallons).
• Bundling: Branches must be tied with twine, under 3–4 feet long and under 3 inches in diameter.

*NOTE* Any person with a disability requiring a special accommodation to attend a Council Meeting should notify the Borough Secretary at (570) 562-1400 as early as possible, but not later than 3 business days prior to the meeting, Taylor Borough will make every effort to provide a reasonable accommodation.

No plastic bags in recycling, this is considered contamination. Recycle material should be placed loosely in the container and the plastic bag either reused, taken back to the retailer or disposed of in the trash container.

Recycling containers are available to Borough residents. Proof of address must be shown before receiving a can. Recycling cans can be picked up at the DPW Facility during regular working hours. If you require a can please call 570-562-1413 and a time for you to pick up a can will be scheduled.

Reminder – Please keep recycling separated, Cans, Glass & Plastic one week, Paper & Cardboard the other. Do not place other items in with your recycling. Please rinse out cans, glass and plastic containers and leave the tops off them. Read Article Here

Recycling Schedule

Please note that recycling can be placed in open containers other than the traditional recycling cans. Capacity should be 35 gallons or less, color doesn’t matter.

Taylor Borough Yard Waste Pickup – Yard waste will be picked up each Monday. Yard & leaf waste should not be out for collection any sooner than 5:00 P.M. on the day before the scheduled collection day. The use of plastic bags is prohibited for the collection of all yard waste. Yard waste must be kept in separate containers and not mixed into containers with recycling or garbage.

Recycling Schedule (Click)

Recycling – Do’s & Don’t (Click)

Trash and Recycling Routes(Click)

Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule (Click)

To Download a printable copy of The 2026 Recycling Schedule Click Here

Taylor Borough has partnered with Recycle Coach to aid residents with our recycling program, for your specific address. You can access your schedule, events, and accepted recyclable materials, set alerts and reminders so you never miss your recycling day and receive instant updates on recycling events.

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We have partnered with the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs Web Design Program and we are excited to announce that our new website is live. The site includes support for both mobile and desktop versions.