Wood Chipping & Bagged Yard Debris Collection
From
Borough of Crafton
When
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 (3 day event)
Where
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Details
The Crafton Public Works Department continues its bi-weekly collection of Limbs, Branches and Bagged Yard Debris. Collection of limbs, branches, and bagged yard debris occurs each week coinciding with recycle collection. Crafton Public Works will complete the list of collection between Wednesday and Friday of these weeks.
Please make sure to contact the Administrative Office by 4PM on the Tuesday prior to each collection if you have items to be chipped or collected. You may also submit your request on the Borough's website at https://www.craftonborough.gov/submitfeedback.
Wood Chipper Service & Yard Debris Pickup
In 2023, the Borough of Crafton, purchased a new Vermer BC1500 Brush Chipper. This equipment allows the Crafton Public Works Department to process and facilitate the recycling of wood waste in the Borough. This service is offered April 15th through November 15th of each year.
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. Loose items should be placed on at tarp or canvas drop cloth.
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 week (same as recycling pickup),
· 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
· Placed on a tarp or canvas drop cloth for ease of pickup.
Bagged Yard Waste:
· Use only compostable paper bags only
· 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 event was posted by Borough of Crafton. Borough of Crafton is solely responsible for this event and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this event.
