2023 Garbage Collection Rate for Trash District is $280 per residence
2023 Recycling Collection Rate for Township is $92 per residence
According to the current 2023 Bern Township Trash Collection Contract the only holidays observed by the Trash District collector are:
New Year’s Day,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas Day
Click this link to the Berks County Solid Waste Authority for information on recycling or to find out about or sign up for special waste collection days.
| 2024 Trash & Recycling Dates, Districts and What will be picked up |
| Township-wide Recycling Dates for 2024 & what will be picked up |
| Trash District Collection Dates & Location of Districts |
| Recycling Districts 2024 & Lists of Streets in Districts |
| Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Dates (Call Twp office to arrange pickup) |
| 2023 Trash & Recycling Dates, Districts, Locations & What will be picked up |
| Township-wide Recycling Dates for 2023 & What to Recycle |
| Recycling District 2023 Dates & List of Streets in Districts |
| Trash District Collection 2023 Dates & Locations of Districts |
Aseptic cartons will now be accepted for recycling. These cartons are made from multi-layer packaging that combines layers of paper, plastic, and metal to make food containers, especially for liquids such as orange juice and soups. This material is recyclable, once it is sorted to a pure stream and baled.
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Electronic Recycling
Free for residents of Berks County
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 AM – Noon
(1316 Hilltop Road, Bern Township)
Tire Collection
Fees apply
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 AM – Noon
(1316 Hilltop Road, Bern Township)
Absolutely no Latex Paint will be accepted
Pharmaceutical Waste
– Medication Drop Box Program
Free to Berks County Residents