May 14, 2025 – The City of Allentown is reminding residents its new trash collection contract with waste hauler, J.P. Mascaro & Sons will take effect on June 1, 2025. To support a smooth transition, informational mailers have been sent to residents outlining service updates and reminding them of existing collection guidelines.
What’s Changing:
Yard Waste Collection: Shifting to every other week year-round, replacing the current weekly April–November schedule. Collection dates and guidelines will be included in the mailer and posted on the City’s website.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments: Trash collection will be affected on the night before the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Updates will be available via the City’s website and pre-recorded messages on the trash information phone line.
“We want residents to know that while the service provider is changing, their routine won’t be,” said Jessica Trobetsky, Bureau of Recycling & Solid Waste Education Manager. “We’re working closely with J.P. Mascaro to ensure a smooth and transparent handoff.”
What’s Staying the Same:
Collection Nights: Residents’ scheduled collection nights remain unchanged.
Curbside Set-Out Time: Trash and recycling should continue to be placed curbside between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM on scheduled collection nights.
Set-Out Limits: Up to 5 bags (30 gallons or 40 lbs each) or 2 containers (32 gallons, 70 lbs each). All trash must be bagged, either alone or within containers.
Bulk Item Pickup: Will continue on the second collection night of the week (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday).
The City’s yard waste drop-off site is open from the first full week of April until the Saturday before Thanksgiving on Wednesdays from 8 AM until 4 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM until 2 PM.
To support the new Allentown contract, J.P. Mascaro & Sons is hiring:
CDL Class B drivers: Up to $91,000 in their first year
Driver helpers: Up to $61,000 in their first year
Interested applicants can learn more and apply online at jpmascaro.com/careers.
A copy of the educational mailer is also available online at allentownpa.gov/newtrashcontract. For questions about collection nights or service changes, please contact the Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste at (610) 437-8729.
Genesis Ortega
Communications Director
Mayor's Office | City of Allentown
435 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA , 18101