Borough of Quakertown recently issued the following announcement.
Yard Waste Drop-Off
Date: 09/02/2021 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Wastewater Treatment Facility
650 Erie Rd
Quakertown, Pennsylvania 18951
The Borough has expanded our yard waste drop off program for resident. Yard waste is now accepted at the Borough’s composting facility Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 3pm. The compost facility is located at the rear entrance of the Borough’s wastewater treatment facility, 650 Erie Rd. The compost facility is only available to Borough residents and for yard waste generated in the Borough. Residents may be asked for ID to prove residency. Please follow signs for drop off location.
"Yard Waste" is defined as leaves, grass clippings, garden materials, shrub/hedge trimmings, weeds, and brush one inch or less in diameter. The yard waste drop-off and composting are the most environmentally and cost-effective method to collect and dispose of yard waste and leaves. After the material is composted, it is used as a soil enrichment and mulching for Borough use and is offered free to Borough residents.
- Large branch and loose brush drop-off service is only available during regular hours of operation. (8am to 3pm)
- Max size of limbs is six (6) inches in diameter and eight (8) feet in length.
- Loose (untied or un-baled) brush can be dropped off at this site; however, loads must be secured and/or covered while transporting loose materials to the drop-off site.
- NO tree stumps will be accepted.
- Garden waste, shrubbery trimmings, leaves, and grass clippings are accepted.
- No yard waste from commercial sources will be accepted.
- Dumping materials other than yard waste at yard waste locations is strictly forbidden and is considered illegal dumping.
- Only biodegradable paper bags can be left at compost facility. Plastic trash bags are considered illegal dumping.
- No dirt will be accepted.
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