4 rules for unincorporated Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Bucks County does not operate countywide trash collection. Each municipality either contracts with private haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, J.P. Mascaro) or allows residents to contract directly. PA Municipal Waste Planning Act (Act 101 of 1988) requires county plans and municipal participation in recycling.
Bucks County municipalities set bin placement rules through property maintenance and nuisance codes. Bins must be placed curbside on pickup day with lids closed and retrieved within 12-24 hours, stored out of public view between collections. Most boroughs prohibit front-yard bin storage.
Bulk item collection in Bucks County is handled by each municipality's hauler with varied schedules — some include bulk in weekly service, others require appointment. Appliances with refrigerant need professional removal. Bucks County holds periodic HHW and electronics collection events. Illegal dumping is a PA third-degree misdemeanor.
All Bucks County municipalities with populations over 5,000 are required to provide curbside recycling under the PA Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101 of 1988). Mandatory materials include paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, steel cans, and plastics #1-#2. Contamination causes rejection.
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