Township Contact

Upper Uwchlan Township
140 Pottstown Pike
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Phone: 610.458.9400
Fax: 610.458.0307

A Reminder To Recycle Right!

You can commingle all your recyclable food and beverage containers in any open bin. Containers should be rinsed out and the lids removed. Newspapers and mixed paper should be bundled with string or placed in brown paper bags.

Materials We Will Accept:

  • Glass: clear, brown and green.
  • Cans: aluminum, steel and bi-metallic.
  • Plastics: #1 - #7 - the numbers are in a triangle on the bottom of the container.
  • Newspapers: should be bundled with string or placed in brown paper bags.
  • Mixed Paper: phone books, magazines, junk mail, and home, school or office paper, corrugated cardboard cut to 30" x 30" and bound. Bundle with string or place in brown paper bags.

Materials We Will NOT Accept:

  • Aluminum Foil, Styrofoam, Foam
  • Light Bulbs
  • Plate Glass, Ceramics
  • Mirrors
  • Ovenware
  • Plastic Tub Containers
  • Plastic Bags
  • Aerosol or Paint Cans
  • Tissues, Towels, Napkins
  • Cartons, Juice Boxes
  • Waxed or Metallic Paper
  • Pet Food Bags
  • Tyvek or Plastic Envelopes
  • Disposable Diapers

Composting

Composting is encouraged for the disposal of leaves and yard waste. There are three special compost collection days in the fall and one in the spring. Use biodegradable bags or open containers. Biodegradable bags are available for purchase at the Township Office for $2.50/5-bag bundle. These bags should only be used to dispose of leaves and yard waste such as small twigs and sticks and brush on specified compost days. Dates are posted on the Solid Waste - Home Disposal page. Ask about the availability of backyard compost bins when you are in the Township office.