If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Saturday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
Home Trash Service in Elgin Borough, PA
Trash Pickup Service
At WM, we're proud to take care of our Elgin Borough neighbors — and our planet — with residential trash pickup services.
Set Up Service
The city has chosen WM to provide waste pickup, but you'll need your own WM profile
to ensure proper service and billing. Enter your address and we'll help you get set up.
Residential Pickup Schedules
For regular service and holidays
My WM Quick Access
Service Guides & Instructions
Service & Collection Information
WM provides weekly trash collection. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select “Verify”.
Container Setout Instructions
Place container on the street against the curb the night before the collection days and remove on the collection day. Keep container at least three (3) feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged. Do not overfill your containers.
What Belongs in Your Container
Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Set Up New Residential Service
Sign up for new service online, any time by entering your address in the “Set Up Your Service” section above.
Report a Missed Pickup
Did you know you can get updates on your service ETA by signing up or logging in to your My WM account? If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, you can also report a missed pickup online. On the main dashboard, locate the services card. Click details on current service to submit your missed pickup request.
Missed pickups must be reported within three (3) days and will not be eligible for recovery pickup if your container was not out or was blocked at the time of service. Visit our support article for more details.
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