Tatamy Borough - Whitetail Disposal (2024)

All bottles and containers must be rinsed clean and dry.

Dirty recycling is contaminated recycling.

Shredded paper cannot be recycle.It clogs the recycling sorting line.

If paper is soiled or wet, compost or trash it.

Must be broken down.

If cardboard is soiled, compost or trash it.

Make sure containers are rinsed out and completely empty to avoid contamination.

Dirty recycling is contaminated recycling.

Make sure glass containers are rinsed out and completely empty to avoid contamination.

Dirty recycling is contaminated recycling.

Plastic bags are not accepted as part of curbside recycling programs – they get tangled in equipment and threaten worker safety.

Plastic bags can be recycled at most grocery stores.

Plastic wrap, bubble wrap, sandwich bags and freezer bags should not go in the recycle bin.

Reuse whenever possible for presents, moving, or storage of similar items, or look for local options to recycle.

Flexible packaging like chip bags and juice or soup pouches cannot be recycled in curbside programs.

This type of packaging is made from multiple materials preventing it from being recycled.

Food and yard was cannot be recycled through our curbside program.

Compost or utilize UMT’s yard waste program.

Polystyrene foam, plastic “to-go” containers and cups are made of non-recyclable materials, and are not acceptable in the curbside recycling program.

Packing peanuts aren’t recyclable either, however some shipping stores will take peanuts back for reuse.

Northampton County offers yard waste drop off sites for residents.

Special rules and instructions may apply, it is recommended to call Drop-Off locations before visiting.

• Proof of residency is required. Some municipalities may require purchase of an ID card, or fees may be associated with dropping off material, contact your municipality for questions.
• Items not accepted as Yard Waste: railroad ties, telephone poles, pressure treated wood, lumber, construction materials, rocks, stone, brick, cinder block, concrete, plywood, treated fence post or fence, plastic/synthetic material, manure, plastic bags.

The pick up schedule will be posted at the Municipal Building.

• Residents are asked to put leaf piles at the end of their yards by the curb NOT in the street, for pick up. Leaves in the gutter causes problems with the drains.
• Please note that this is for leaves only. Sticks, stones, grass clippings, etc. are not permitted. These items can damage the vacuum.

If you have any questions please call the Borough Office at 610-252-7123.

• Trees from Christmas 2023 will be picked up: Saturday January 13th, 2024
• Trees over 6′ tall should be cut in half.
• All decorations must be removed.
• Do not bag trees for pick up.