Weekday holidays will delay collection by one day for the remainder of the week. For example, if a holiday falls on a Thursday, Thursday customer will be collected on Friday and Friday customers will be collected on Saturday.
Home Waste Service in Lower Macungie Township, PA
Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pickup
Lower Macungie Township has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
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Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Trash Service
Service & Collection Information
WM provides a 96 gallon cart for once (1x) 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 with wheels against the curb by midnight prior to collection days and remove same 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 container - the lid must close tightly.
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.
Report a Missed Pickup
If your container was curbside by the specified time and not emptied, click here to report a missed pickup via the link that will appear under the "Next Pickup" section after 6 p.m. on your service day and will remain for 72 hours. Missed pickups cannot be scheduled if your container was not out or was blocked at the time of service.
If you do not see the "Report Missed Pickup for Prior Service" link, that means you are not eligible or are outside the specified time.
Questions? Unable to submit your request? Please scroll to the bottom of the page to live chat with an agent or request help.
Request an Additional Container
Additional carts are available for a fee. To change your service, visit Lower Macungie Township Request Form.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
To request a container, visit Lower Macungie Township Request Form.
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Local Waste Management Services
Communities across North America trust WM for residential waste and recycling services.
At WM, we take the utmost care in everything we do — from collecting your trash and recycling on time to defining the future of sustainable waste management. WM is more than your waste services provider. We're your neighbors — proudly serving our community while taking care of our planet.
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