Bristol Township, PA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Section 170-14(D) of the Bristol Township Code sets the preparation rules for residential pickup. It was added through the Municipal Waste Management Ordinance adopted by the Township Council as Ord. No. 2008-02 and amended 12-19-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05. Residential garbage goes in the roll-out container provided by the hauler or Township for household garbage. Trash and garbage not placed in a hauler or Township provided container is not collected by the hauler and must be removed by the property owner.

The containers are for household use only: solid waste containers provided by the hauler or Township are to be used only for household garbage from households located within the Township. All containers must be kept clean by the customer, and municipal waste must be placed inside the container with the lid closed.

Ownership is spelled out. The containers are the property of the Township and are to be used only for household garbage. The roll-out container is assigned to the individual home, and it must stay with the location even with the sale of the property. If the wheeled container is damaged, altered, lost or destroyed through the negligence of the person to whom it was assigned, that person reimburses the Township or hauler for the cost of a replacement. Using the container for any purpose other than household garbage, or letting a person other than the assigned occupant use it, is a violation of the article.

What may go out is also limited. Section 170-13 bars placing volatile liquids, explosives, radioactive material or containers that would explode on contact with heat or fire for collection, except small retail-sold spray cans. Hazardous waste cannot be stored or placed for collection on residential properties except small household quantities available at retail.

When detachable containers or mechanical bins are in use, § 170-14(G) requires them to be easily accessible to the collection vehicle.