2026 Curbside Collection of Limbs, Branches, and Bagged Yard Debris
From
Borough of Crafton
Sent
Tue, Mar 31 @ 11:20am
Description
Spring is here! The Crafton Public Works Department will begin their regularly scheduled collection of Limbs/Branches and Bagged Yard Debris. The next scheduled collection will occur between April 8th, and April 10th, 2026.
Please note the updated Rules & Guidelines for Yard Debris Pickup and Chipper Service below:
Crafton Borough Yard Waste Collection & Chipper Service Notice
Important: The Borough will ONLY collect the following yard waste:
1. Branches under 5 inches in diameter and under 10 feet long.
2. Compostable paper bags weighing less than 40 lbs.
3. Will fit in one pick-up truck.
4. Items must be placed at the curb where public works can access it from the street.
5. Requests must be made by 4:00 pm on Tuesday during the week of collection.
If Public Works encounters larger branches, unbagged debris, or non-compostable bags, they will not collect it.
Collection Schedule:
· April 8, 2026 to November 18, 2026,
· Every other Wednesday (same as recycling pickup week),
· Collections occur Wednesday through Friday of the scheduled week,
· Weather permitting.
To request pickup:
· Submit a request by 4 PM the Tuesday before collection,
· Online Service Request - https://craftonborough.gov/publicworks
· By Phone - (412) 921-0752 x 10
Branch Requirements:
· Diameter: Less than 5 inches
· Length: Up to 10 feet
· Volume: Should fit in a pickup truck
Bagged Yard Waste:
· Use only compostable paper bags
· Weight limit: Less than 40 lbs. per bag
· Contents: Leaves and small yard debris only – no soil, fill, or gravel.
Note:
· Do NOT place yard waste in regular garbage bags.
· Hedge cuttings, limbs, and branches are prohibited in regular trash (PA Act 101).
· Our waste haulers will not collect these items with regular garbage collection.
This notification was posted by Borough of Crafton. Borough of Crafton is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
