Trash removal is provided by Northampton Township. Trash and recycling are currently collected at the street curb on Tuesdays. Residents should refer to the Northampton Township website for updates, holiday schedules and to register for notifications at https://www.whitetaildisposal.com/municipality/northampton-township/
All trash receptacles must be stored inside the home and/or garage. RNH homeowners are requested to paint their house number on their trashcan(s) and lid(s).
All trash must be stored in a secured plastic trash bag or in a trashcan before being placed at the curb. All food items must be placed in a trash can with a secure lid (rather than a freestanding plastic bag) to prevent access by animals and birds. The Ridings is surrounded by a nature reserve and proper containment of garbage is paramount.
Bags that will be placed outside for collection must be heavy duty. Any other type of bag (regular kitchen can bags, grocery store bags, etc.) is strictly prohibited. Additionally, paper bags, cardboard boxes or containers smaller than 20-gallons are prohibited.
Trash of any type may not be placed at the street curb before 6 p.m. the evening (currently Monday) before the collection day and should not obstruct sidewalks.
Trash cans must be removed from the street curb and brought inside no later than the evening (currently Tuesday) of the day trash is collected.
Each household may put out a maximum of 3 bags on the side of the can each week or a 55 gallon or less personal bin. If too many items are placed at the street curb and they are not collected, RNH homeowners are responsible for removing said items and storing them inside their home/garage until proper disposal can be arranged.
RNH homeowners must pick up any of their trash that falls/blows onto the street and lawn of surrounding homes after collection.
Yard waste is picked up on Wednesday (the day after regular trash) from April 1 to December 15. Leaves and weeds must be packed in cans or 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags weighing no more than 50 pounds. During this time period, yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected. Tree branches and shrubbery must be no more than 3 inches in diameter and no more than 36 inches long. They must be bundled and tied and/or put in biodegradable bags. If placed in a trash can, they may not extend over the top of the can. After December 15 and until March 31, up to 5 containers of yard waste may be put out with the regular trash collection (currently on Tuesday).
Cardboard boxes that are too big to fit inside the recycling container must be flattened and tied and placed next to the recycling container for pickup. Newspapers should be placed inside the recycling container.
Large bulk items/pieces, such as a chair or sofa, carpet, water heaters, etc. are to be placed at the street curb only on Monday evening for Tuesday collection. Only one (1) large bulk item will be collected at a time. Placing multiple items on the curb may result in township fines for dumping. Multiple items for trash may require a dumpster. (See Section 3U regarding dumpster usage.)
Carpet and padding needs to be rolled and taped closed, no more than three (3) feet in length. 10 rolls of carpet = 1 bulk item.
Windows, mirrors and glass panels will be collected providing they are taped with an “X” to pattern to prevent breakage. If the item breaks, the resident is responsible for promptly cleaning up any pieces of glass.
Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers contain Freon, which is a hazardous material. Residents must call the trash hauler (currently 610-936-9967) to schedule a pickup date in advance. There is no additional cost for this service.
The current Trash Company for Northampton Township is Whitetail Disposal, and the company cannot take hazardous waste including:
- Radioactive, reactive, toxic, ignitable, corrosive, or acidic items.
- E-waste including televisions, computers, etc.
- C & D, including concrete, roofing, and other home remodeling debris.
Most bulk waste will be collected on the regular collection day and limited to one (1) regular household item per week of reasonable size, weight, and safety. All bulk items should be scheduled in advance by calling 610-936-9967.
Not all items can be collected with the normal truck, and some may require a specialty truck that operates on a different schedule. Specialty items may not be included with township service.
Bulk Items Requirements:
- Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic.
- Toilets must be bagged.
- Collection of Items Containing Freon
Freezer, Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Water Cooler:
- All doors must be removed prior to pick up.
- These items cannot be picked up with the regular truck.
C & D, including concrete, roofing, and other home remodeling debris are not considered bulk items.
On January 24, 2013, a landfill ban on desktop and laptop computers, computer monitors, computer peripherals, and televisions went into effect. DEP urges citizens to do their part for the environment by recycling or reusing as many electronic devices as possible to limit the number of those items and their hazardous components from entering the environment through landfills and other disposal activities. Residents needing to dispose of an electronic item should contact Northampton Township for recycling dates and locations. See http://www.ewastepa.org/ for further information on electronics recycling.
Household recycling items will be picked up on the regular trash pick-up day (currently Tuesday) Recyclables must be clean and dry. Do not bag recyclables. If your recycling is contaminated or includes items that are not acceptable according to the following list, they will be rejected.
Acceptable Items
Plastic 1–7 (1 & 2 preferred)
Printed Paper
Cardboard
Aluminum & Tin Cans
Glass Bottles & Jars
Unacceptable Items
Plastic Bags
Plastic Wrap & Film
Flexible Packaging
Food or Yard Waste
Pizza Boxes
Shredded Paper
Styrofoam and Packaging Peanuts
Watch for date changes when regular trash will not be collected. (Refer to Northampton Township website/contact or television channel information per Section 1E1 and sign up for notifications at: www.whitetaildisposal.com/municipality/northampton-township/).
Questions or problems concerning trash collection should be directed to Whitetail Disposal at 610-936-9967or Northampton Township at 215-357-6800.