We’re here to help you find the Upper Darby trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The Township of Upper Darby is in Pennsylvania with Lower Merion to the north, Ridley to the south, Lancaster to the northwest, Philadelphia and Camden to the east, Wilmington to the southwest.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Upper Darby Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/PublicWorks/calendar/214/
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
Friday, April 7th is a township holiday and the trash and recycling schedules are different this week: Wednesday’s recycling will be collected on Tuesday for Area 2 and Wednesday for Area 1. Friday’s trash and recycling will be collected on Wednesday.
Due to the holidays, your waste collection may take place one day later than your usual collection day.
Please go to Current News News & Press Releases for more information.
Upper Darby Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/PublicWorks/BulkPickup for find the collection day for your bulk waste.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
Upper Darby Township will pick up the following metal household items for a fee of $10 per item:
- Large Metal Appliace
- Washers
- Dryers
- Dishwashers
- Freezers
- Hot water heaters
- Air conditioners
- dehumidifiers
- Metal filing cabinets
- Metal Shelving
Payment may be made ONLINE at upperdarby.org/bulkpickup or by check or money order payable to “Upper Darby Township” and mailed to:
Upper Darby Township
Department of Public Works
100 Garrett Road – Room 301
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Contact the Department of Public Works with any questions, https://upperdarby.org/departments/PublicWorks/bulkpickuprequestor call 610-734-7635.
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- BBQ grills
- Fencing
- Basketball nets
- Exercise equipment
- Residential “Clean Outs” related to the sale of property or expiration of rental lease agreements.
Residential Contractor and Landscape Contractor materials or debris of any kind.
Dirt, rocks, concrete, bricks
Hazardous waste, metal drums, oil tanks, gas tanks, tires
Furnaces, boilers
Pianos
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Upper Darby and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2024
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/PublicWorks/calendar/214/
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Upper Darby?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/PublicWorks/BulkPickup
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/PublicWorks/calendar/214/
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Upper Darby Public Works Department?
Phone Numbers: 610-734-7635
Fax: 610-734-7775
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
100 Garrett Road Room 301
Upper Darby, PA 19082
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