Free Curbside Collection Coming in 2026
As part of the new Host Municipality Agreement between WM and Plainfield township in planning for the future of the Eastern Expansion, residents will receive new trash carts in 2026.
Free curbside collection will begin at the end of the current trash contract: July 1, 2026. For more information, take a look at the flyer below.
Grand Central Landfill is dedicated to being the Slate Belt’s premiere waste solutions provider with a commitment to sustainability, biodiversity and environmental stewardship. In 2020, our team submitted a request to Plainfield Township to rezone 211 acres of land next to the existing landfill. While the initial application was denied, we continue to be dedicated to serving our community. At this time we are reviewing feedback from residents and the Township to incorporate into a new request.
The rezoning of the property would be the first step in the Township, state and federal approval process to allow the landfill to continue operations.
Grand Central Landfill has provided waste disposal services since it was opened in 1951 and in 1983, the landfill became the second in the state to use a synthetic liner. The landfill was sold to USA Waste in 1997 which later merged with WM.
To learn more, you can view and download these documents:
Learn about the proposed 211 acre expansion to the existing Grand Central Landfill facilities.
This expansion will allow WM to continue operations that benefit the community with trash/recycling support and jobs for residents and their families.
Wondering what the eastern landfill expansion will look like in 20 years when its complete? Take a look at this animation for more details.
With populations throughout the Lehigh Valley and Slate Belt region projected to increase 24% by 2045, more waste will be generated and trash and recycling services will be needed.
That's where WM's team of experts can help.
