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East Goshen Township
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Chester County, PA
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Yard Waste

PLEASE PUT YARD WASTE OUT THE NIGHT BEFORE COLLECTION DAY!

In 2025, yard waste will be collected every Wednesday except for January 1, May 28, & September 3.

The 2025 yard waste collection schedule is below.  Click here for a printable version.

CLICK HERE to report missed trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk trash collections.

 

Only paper bags will be collected; no plastic bags will be taken. You may also use a trash can; however, it cannot weigh more than 50 lbs. There is no limit on the number of bags and/or trash cans.

Accepted: Leaves, brush, grass clippings, plants, small branches. All branches must be bundled and tied and branches cannot exceed 3 feet.  Branches over 6″ in diameter will not be collected.

Christmas Trees: All Christmas trees are considered yard waste and will be collected on scheduled yard waste days. Trees that exceed 8 ft. must be cut into two pieces as they will not fit into the trucks.

Not Accepted: Dirt, rocks, logs, pumpkins

The Lanchester Landfill will accept wood and vegetative waste for a fee.  Click here for the fee schedule.  Click here for hours.