Bulk Trash Pickup
Media collects bulk items on the last Wednesday of the month. Each residential unit shall be entitled to one free heavy trash pickup per calendar year. Additional heavy trash pickups are subject to a fee of $30 per pickup. Each pickup is limited to five items, with no more than two large appliances. Additional large appliances will be subject to an additional fee of $15 per large appliance. We no longer accept appliances containing freon. The Borough must be called 48 hours prior to pickup to be added to the pickup schedule. All requests must be made prior to Noon on Monday. Requests after Noon on Monday will be picked up the following month.
We cannot accept pianos or wood pallets.
For more information call 610-566-5210, ext. 249.
Effective, October 1, 2022, the following items are not accepted for bulk pickup. These items can be disposed of at an Electronic Recycling Event or by contacting an e-Waste recycling company.
Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Microwaves, Copiers, Printers, and TVs. For a full list of accepted items, view the e-Waste Collection List (PDF).
Those devices may not be taken to, nor accepted by transfer stations, energy-from-waste facilities, or landfills for disposal. Residents that wish to dispose of these devices should be directed towards retailers that sell those devices, e-waste programs offered by the County of Delaware, and e-waste programs offered by local businesses and/or municipalities. See the attached list for more information.