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Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
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Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
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Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
City collection A couch, small table, chair or other small furniture item goes out with the regular Upper Darby trash collection, limited to one furniture item for each collection. The furniture collection is part of the township trash program rather than a separate service, and the township administers a trash fee, so confirm the current terms with Public Works at 610-734-7635 before a large item goes to the line.
City collection A mattress or box spring goes out with the regular Upper Darby trash, limited to one each for every collection and required to be sealed in a clear plastic or vinyl mattress bag. The mattress collection is part of the township trash program and the township administers a trash fee, so confirm the current terms with Public Works at 610-734-7635 before setting the pieces out.
City collection Upper Darby picks up large metal household items such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, metal filing cabinets and metal shelving for a charge for each item through its bulk trash service. $20 per metal household item collected through the township bulk trash service, with payment through the Public Works portal or by check or money order. Upper Darby Township address; file the bulk trash pickup request form and pay before the collection is scheduled.
City collection Bagged household trash goes to the Upper Darby trash line in cans of 32 gallons or less, up to five containers for each household collection. The weekly collection is part of the township trash program, which carries a trash fee, so confirm the current terms with Public Works at 610-734-7635.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Upper Darby Township collects trash and recycling with its own Department of Public Works. Small furniture, one mattress or box spring, one television and bagged trash travel with the regular collection, and yard waste runs every week on the recycling day from April 6 to October 30. Metal household items are the one category with a published price and a request form, and construction material, tires and exercise equipment are refused at the curb.
A couch, small table, chair or other small furniture item goes out with the regular Upper Darby trash collection, limited to one furniture item for each collection.
City cost & eligibility
The furniture collection is part of the township trash program rather than a separate service, and the township administers a trash fee, so confirm the current terms with Public Works at 610-734-7635 before a large item goes to the line.
When & how
Put the piece on the trash line with the regular household collection on the area's trash day, out before 7 a.m. and with the cans removed by 6 p.m.
Get it ready
One furniture item is allowed for each trash collection, so keep additional pieces for a later collection. Carpet has to be cut to 3 feet, rolled, tied and kept under 40 pounds, and a glass table top or mirror has to be broken down into a sealed box rather than a trash bag.
A mattress or box spring goes out with the regular Upper Darby trash, limited to one each for every collection and required to be sealed in a clear plastic or vinyl mattress bag.
City cost & eligibility
The mattress collection is part of the township trash program and the township administers a trash fee, so confirm the current terms with Public Works at 610-734-7635 before setting the pieces out.
When & how
Put the mattress out with the regular household collection on the area's trash day, wrapped and sealed first.
Get it ready
Wrap the mattress and box spring in a sealable clear plastic or vinyl covering, seal it completely, and keep it dry, because a rain soaked mattress will not be collected. One mattress and one box spring are allowed for each collection.
Upper Darby picks up large metal household items such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, metal filing cabinets and metal shelving for a charge for each item through its bulk trash service.
City cost & eligibility
$20 per metal household item collected through the township bulk trash service, with payment through the Public Works portal or by check or money order. Upper Darby Township address; file the bulk trash pickup request form and pay before the collection is scheduled.
When & how
File the bulk trash pickup request form with the Department of Public Works and pay, then put the item out on the day Public Works assigns.
Get it ready
Empty the appliance, remove or secure the doors, and keep the item at the line rather than blocking the sidewalk. Metal items are the accepted group, which is why a refrigerator, washer or dehumidifier qualifies while a furnace, boiler or piano does not.
A television can go out with the regular Upper Darby trash, one for each trash day, while other electronic devices are not named on the township routes and have to be confirmed.
City cost & eligibility
The television collection is part of the township trash program and no separate fee is published, and no township drop-off for computers, monitors or other devices is published either, so confirm the route with Public Works at 610-734-7635 before a device goes to the line.
When & how
Put one television on the trash line with the regular household collection, out before 7 a.m., and ask Public Works about any other device first.
Get it ready
Remove or protect personal data before a device leaves the house. Televisions count toward the one furniture item allowed for each collection, and electronics never go in the single stream recycling because only paper, cardboard, cans, plastics 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 and glass containers are collected.
Construction material is refused in Upper Darby. The township will not take contractor or landscape contractor material of any kind, and dirt, rocks, concrete and bricks are on the same refusal list.
City cost & eligibility
Upper Darby publishes no township collection or drop-off for construction and renovation material, and the pickup guide refuses contractor and landscape contractor debris along with dirt, rocks, concrete and bricks, so a project load needs a private hauler or a commercial disposal site arranged by the resident.
When & how
Keep construction material off the trash line and arrange a private route before the project produces debris.
Get it ready
Separate any small household item that still belongs in the regular trash from the project material, and keep hazardous products, metal drums, oil and gas tanks and tires out of the load as well, because the township refuses all of them.
Upper Darby collects yard waste every week on the regular recycling day from April 6 to October 30, 2026, in paper bags or loose in a trash can.
City cost & eligibility
Yard waste collection is part of the township trash and recycling program, which carries a trash fee, so confirm the current terms with Public Works at 610-734-7635 before the season starts.
When & how
Set the yard waste out on the regular recycling day for the area, in paper bags or loose in a trash can, during the April 6 to October 30 collection window.
Get it ready
Use biodegradable paper bags or a trash can and never a plastic bag, because plastic bags are not collected. Bundle tree trimmings at 4 inches or less in diameter and under 3 feet long, and keep grass clippings out of the yard waste because they belong in the regular trash.
Bagged household trash goes to the Upper Darby trash line in cans of 32 gallons or less, up to five containers for each household collection.
City cost & eligibility
The weekly collection is part of the township trash program, which carries a trash fee, so confirm the current terms with Public Works at 610-734-7635.
When & how
Put the cans on the trash line before 7 a.m. on the area's collection day and bring them back in by 6 p.m.
Get it ready
Keep each can at 32 gallons or smaller with no permanently attached lid, keep a can and its contents under 40 pounds, and keep the household total for one pickup under 200 pounds, with up to five containers allowed. Bag the trash inside and keep grass clippings bagged inside the can rather than loose.
Upper Darby collects on a set area day: Monday for Areas 4 and 6, Tuesday for Area 2, Thursday for Areas 3 and 5 and Friday for Area 1, with a twice weekly summer schedule from June 1 to September 4. Trash goes out before 7 a.m. and comes back in by 6 p.m., in cans of 32 gallons or less with no attached lid.
One furniture item and one mattress for each collection
Small tables, chairs, couches, microwaves and televisions go out with the regular trash, but the township allows only one furniture item for each collection. A mattress and box spring go out together as one mattress and one box spring, both wrapped and sealed in a clear plastic or vinyl covering.
Large metal appliances, metal filing cabinets and metal shelving are picked up through the township bulk trash service with a charge for each item, filed on the bulk trash pickup request form and paid before collection. Furnaces, boilers and pianos are not part of this service.
Yard waste goes out every week on the regular recycling day from April 6 to October 30, 2026, in biodegradable paper bags or loose in a trash can. Tree trimmings are bundled at 4 inches or less across and under 3 feet long, and grass clippings stay in the regular trash.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
An Upper Darby household with a large metal appliance, a metal filing cabinet or metal shelving to remove.
Cost & conditions
$20 per metal household item collected through the township bulk trash service, with payment through the Public Works portal or by check or money order. Upper Darby Township address; file the bulk trash pickup request form with the Department of Public Works before the collection is scheduled.
Arrange it
File the bulk trash pickup request form, pay through the Public Works portal or by check or money order to the Department of Public Works, and put the item out as directed.
Only metal household items qualify, and furnaces, boilers, pianos, tires, hazardous waste, oil and gas tanks and metal drums are refused. Payment is required before the collection is scheduled, and the department answers questions on 610-734-7635.
Any Upper Darby household in one of the six collection areas with ordinary household trash, recyclables or a small furniture piece to put out.
Cost & conditions
The weekly collection is part of the township trash program, which carries a trash fee and a rebate for eligible residents, so confirm the current terms with Public Works at 610-734-7635.
Arrange it
Find the collection area for the address, put the material on the trash or recycling line before 7 a.m. on that area's day, and bring the containers back in by 6 p.m.
One furniture item is allowed for each trash collection, a mattress and box spring have to be bagged and sealed, and fencing, grills, basketball nets, exercise equipment, clean outs tied to a sale or lease, contractor material, dirt, rocks, concrete, bricks, hazardous waste, drums, tanks, tires, furnaces, boilers and pianos are all refused.
Upper Darby Township collects with its own crews and publishes no township drop-off for bulky items, construction debris or electronics. Small furniture, one mattress and box spring, one television and bagged trash go out with the regular collection on the area's day, large metal appliances go through the bulk pickup form with a charge for each item, and yard waste runs on the recycling day between April 6 and October 30. Construction material, tires and exercise equipment are refused, so those loads need a private hauler or a commercial disposal site arranged by the resident. Trash and recycling pickup guideRecycling bins and bulk metal item pickupYard waste collection
Before you book
Your questions. Straight answers.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
How do I put a couch out for trash in Upper Darby?+
A couch goes out with the regular household trash on the area's collection day, but the township allows only one furniture item for each collection, so a couch and a table cannot go out on the same day. Trash has to be on the line before 7 a.m. and the cans come back in by 6 p.m. Carpet is treated separately and has to be cut to 3 feet, rolled, tied and kept under 40 pounds.Official guidance
Does Upper Darby collect mattresses at the curb?+
Yes, with the regular trash and with conditions. One mattress and one box spring are allowed for each collection, both have to be wrapped and sealed in a clear plastic or vinyl covering, and a rain soaked mattress is not collected. Bags made for the purpose are sold at hardware and home improvement stores, and Public Works answers questions on 610-734-7635.Official guidance
How do I get rid of a refrigerator in Upper Darby?+
Use the township bulk trash service. Upper Darby picks up large metal household items including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, metal filing cabinets and metal shelving, and charges a fee for each item. File the bulk trash pickup request form with the Department of Public Works, pay through the Public Works portal or by check or money order, and put the unit out on the day Public Works assigns.Official guidance
When does Upper Darby collect yard waste?+
Yard waste runs every week on the regular recycling day from Monday April 6 to Friday October 30, 2026. Put it in biodegradable paper bags or loose in a trash can, never in plastic, and keep grass clippings out because they are not yard waste and belong in the regular trash. Leaves, garden residues, shrubbery and tree trimmings qualify, with trimmings bundled at 4 inches or less across and under 3 feet long.Official guidance
What does it cost to remove a large item in Upper Darby?+
Most curbside items are part of the township trash program, which carries a trash fee rather than a charge for each piece, and small furniture, one mattress and box spring, one television and yard waste all go out that way. Large metal household items such as appliances are the exception: they are picked up through the bulk trash service with a charge for each item and a request form. Confirm the current terms with Public Works at 610-734-7635.Official guidance
Who collects trash in Upper Darby?+
Upper Darby Township collects trash and recycling itself through the Department of Public Works, with the township split into six areas that each have their own trash and recycling days and a twice weekly summer trash schedule. Public Works answers on 610-734-7635 during business hours, and the township administers a trash fee with a rebate for residents who qualify for the Pennsylvania Property Tax Rebate.Official guidance
Where can I take something the township will not collect?+
Upper Darby publishes no township drop-off for bulky items, construction material or electronics, so a load the township refuses has to go through a private hauler or a commercial disposal site. The township refuses contractor and landscape contractor debris, dirt, rocks, concrete, bricks, tires, hazardous waste, oil and gas tanks, metal drums, furnaces, boilers and pianos, and oil based paint is handled as hazardous waste rather than as trash.Official guidance
