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Large Item Pick Up
The Public Works Department offers large item pick-up for items that may not fit in normal trash pick-up or require being taken to a dumpster. Residents can pay per item and a refuse truck will come pick up the item(s) on the scheduled pick-up date. All items must be curbside by 7:00 AM on their pick-up date. Please click on the tabs below for additional information regarding large item pick up. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Refuse Department at (267) 536-1036.
No propane tanks will be collected. Propane tanks can be taken to Montgomery County's Hazardous Waste Collection.
Now accepting online orders! Schedule and pay for a large item pick up by clicking here!
Frequently Asked Questions
Please click on the tabs below to be taken to more information about each topic.
When you schedule your large item pick up order online, you will select your preferred date of pick up.
Please note: Metal items and non-metal items are collected on separate days. Metal items are collected on Wednesdays and Fridays and non-metal items are collected on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
| Wednesday |
| Wednesday |
| Thursday |
PICK UP TYPE
Metal: Any item that is 80% or greater metal. If you are not sure if your item is metal, it would likely be considered non-metal and should be selected as non-metal item.
Non-metal: Any item that is less than 80% metal. This includes items made of wood, plastic, glass, cloth materials and other non-metal materials.
SCHEDULE
Please refer to your email receipt for the date you selected for pick up.
As a reminder:
- Metal items are collected on Wednesday or Friday.
- Non-metal items, including furniture, are collected on Tuesday or Thursday.
PLEASE NOTE, there is no large item collection on holidays or the day after a holiday.
LOCATION
All items must be placed curbside at your normal trash collection location by 7:00 AM on the scheduled date of pick-up. Those items not placed curbside by 7:00 AM may not be collected. Township employees are not to go on private property to pick up any items. ONLY ITEMS PAID FOR WILL BE COLLECTED.
REFUNDS
To cancel an order and request a refund, please contact Public Works at 267-536-1038.
PLEASE NOTE: There are NO REFUNDS seven (7) days after payment is submitted. There is a ten ($10) dollar processing FEE on ANY item not cancelled 48 hours prior to the collection date.
For a PDF version of the "Important Information" for large item pick-up above, please click here.
Below is a list of the most common requested items. If you cannot find an item you are looking for or would like a quote for several large items or a house clean out, please call the Public Works Department at (267) 536-1036 or (267) 536-1038 to schedule an appointment for someone to come out to your residence and determine the fee. Please note, we DO NOT pick up TVs.
| Air Condition - Central Unit | $ 40.00 |
| Air Conditioner - Window Unit/Portable Unit | $ 30.00 |
| Area Rugs (Small (4x5, 5x7) anything larger is a room) | $ 8.00 |
| Area Rugs (Large than 5x7, up to 8x10) | $ 10.00 |
| Auto Fender | $ 15.00 |
| Awning | $ 10.00 |
| Small Baby Stroller | $ 2.00 |
| Baby Stroller | $ 5.00 |
| Basketball Back Board | $ 10.00 |
| Basketball Stand (Entire) (Wednesday/Friday P/U Only) no concrete, sand, or water in base | $ 25.00 |
| Bathtub (Fiberglass/Non-metal) | $ 20.00 |
| Bathtub (Cast iron/Metal) | $ 30.00 |
| Beach Umbrella | $ 5.00 |
| Bedframe (METAL All Sizes) | $ 5.00 |
| Bench outside | $ 15.00 |
| Bicycle | $ 5.00 |
| Bookcase | $ 10.00 |
| Box spring (twin) | $ 5.00 |
| Box spring (full, queen) | $ 10.00 |
| Box spring (king) | $ 15.00 |
| Bucket seat - Automobile | $ 15.00 |
| Bureau | $ 15.00 |
| Cabinet | $ 8.00 |
| Car seat/baby | $ 5.00 |
| Car Top Carrier | $ 10.00 |
| Carpet/pad (room) (cut in 3' lengths, rolled, tied & bound) | $ 20.00 |
| Ceiling Fan | $ 10.00 |
| Chair (Kitchen, Dining Room) | $ 3.00 |
| Chair Lift | $ 25.00 |
| Chair Living Room | $ 10.00 |
| Chair - over sized | $ 15.00 |
| Coffee Table | $ 8.00 |
| Couch/sofa | $ 25.00 |
| Couch (sectional) | $ 30.00 |
| Couch (sleeper) | $ 30.00 |
| Couch (w/recliners) | $ 30.00 |
| Countertop (max. 8 ft.) | $ 15.00 |
| Crib/mattress | $ 15.00 |
| Dehumidifier/Humidifier | $ 30.00 |
| Desk (small) | $ 10.00 |
| Desk (large) | $ 20.00 |
| Dishwasher | $ 20.00 |
| Door - Screen/Interior | $ 8.00 |
| Door - Entrance | $ 20.00 |
| Dresser | $ 15.00 |
| Dryer | $ 25.00 |
| End Table | $ 5.00 |
| Entertainment Center (Small) | $ 20.00 |
| Entertainment Center/Large Wall Unit | $ 30.00 |
| Exercise Bike | $ 15.00 |
| Fan/box | $ 5.00 |
| Fence pole (No concrete) | $ 3.00 |
| Fence posts wood | $ 3.00 |
| Fence Roll (Chicken Wire - 25ft) | $ 10.00 |
| Fencing (8 ft. sections) | $ 8.00 |
| File Cabinet ( 2 Drawer) | $ 5.00 |
| File Cabinet ( 3 or more Drawers) | $ 10.00 |
| File Cabinet (Larger than 4 drawers) | $ 15.00 |
| Fire Extinguisher (Emptied) | $ 5.00 |
| Fish Tank (10-50 gal) | $ 25.00 |
| Freezer | $ 25.00 |
| Furnace | $ 40.00 |
| Futon Mattress (only) | $ 10.00 |
| Futon (frame only) | $ 10.00 |
| Garage Door (metal) | $ 25.00 |
| Garage Door (wood) | $ 25.00 |
| Garage Door Opener | $ 15.00 |
| Gazebo | $ 25.00 |
| Glider | $ 15.00 |
| Grill | $ 8.00 |
| Gutters & Downspouts - 8 ft. or less | $ 3.00 |
| Headboard/footboard - $5 ea piece | $ 10.00 |
| Highchair | $ 5.00 |
| Hospital Bed | $ 30.00 |
| Hospital Bed Mattress | $ 5.00 |
| Hot tub must be cut up | $ 40.00 |
| Hot Tub cover | $ 20.00 |
| Hot water heater | $ 30.00 |
| Humidifier/Dehumidifier | $ 30.00 |
| Hutch (Dining Room) | $ 20.00 |
| Ironer | $ 15.00 |
| Kerosene Heater (empty) | $ 8.00 |
| Ladder ( up to 8 ft.) | $ 10.00 |
| Lamp - Small | $ 3.00 |
| Lamp - Small w/pole | $ 5.00 |
| Mattress - Twin | $ 5.00 |
| Mattress - Full, Queen | $ 10.00 |
| Mattress - King | $ 15.00 |
| Microwave | $ 8.00 |
| Mirror (cover w/tape) ALL SIZES | $ 10.00 |
| Mower (push) GASOLINE AND OIL MUST BE EMPTIED OUT | $ 15.00 |
| Mower (riding) | $ 25.00 |
| Nightstand | $ 5.00 |
| Oil Tank (cut in half) | $ 30.00 |
| Outboard Motor | $ 20.00 |
| Ottoman | $ 5.00 |
| Oven/Stove (any type/style) | $ 25.00 |
| Pallet | $ 3.00 |
| Plastic Playset (swing/slide - Little tikes, etc) | $ 15.00 |
| Patio Table | $ 10.00 |
| Picnic Table w/attached benches | $ 25.00 |
| Ping pong Table | $ 20.00 |
| Plastic Outdoor Chair | $ 2.00 |
| Pole/post (6 ft. & under - no concrete) | $ 3.00 |
| Pole - Basketball | $ 7.00 |
| Pool Cover | $ 20.00 |
| Pool Liner ( need to be cut up) | $ 20.00 |
| Pool Filter | $ 15.00 |
| Pool Heater | $ 30.00 |
| Pool Table (small) | $ 20.00 |
| Pool Table w/slate | $ 30.00 |
| Radiator - iron | $ 25.00 |
| Radiator - electric | $ 5.00 |
| Railing | $ 5.00 |
| Railroad Ties (cut in half) | $ 5.00 |
| Range Hood | $ 5.00 |
| Recliner | $ 15.00 |
| Refrigerator (large) | $ 40.00 |
| Refrigerator (small) | $ 30.00 |
| Rowing machine | $ 20.00 |
| Sewing Machine | $ 10.00 |
| Shed Door | $ 8.00 |
| Shed MUST BE DISMANTLED - Metal or Wood | $ 30.00 |
| Shower Door (glass) | $ 10.00 |
| Sink, porcelain (bathroom/kitchen) | $ 10.00 |
| Sink, metal | $ 10.00 |
| Sink w/vanity | $ 20.00 |
| Ski Machine | $ 25.00 |
| Snow blower | $ 20.00 |
| Sofa/Couch | $25.00 |
| Sofa (Loveseat) | $ 20.00 |
| Sofa (Sectional) | $ 30.00 |
| Sofa (Sleeper) | $ 30.00 |
| Stereo | $ 5.00 |
| Stove/Oven (any kind/style) | $ 25.00 |
| Swing set (dismantled) | $ 25.00 |
| Swing set/Jungle Gym (Wood/Metal - MUST be dismantled!) | $ 35.00 |
| Table (small/kitchen) | $ 10.00 |
| Table ( large/dining) | $ 15.00 |
| Tires, auto (ON RIM - LIMIT 4 - TOTAL AT A TIME) | $ 10.00 |
| Tires, auto (NO RIM, LIMIT 4 AT A TIME) | $ 5.00 |
| Toilet (whole) | $ 10.00 |
| Trampoline (dismantled, 14 ft.) | $ 25.00 |
| Trash Compactor | $ 15.00 |
| Treadmill | $ 25.00 |
| Truck cap | $ 30.00 |
| Tub/Bathtub (Cast iron/Metal) | $ 30.00 |
| Tub/Bathtub (Fiberglass/Non-metal) | $ 20.00 |
| Vacuum Cleaner | $ 5.00 |
| Washer (Must have no water inside) | $ 25.00 |
| Washer/dryer combo | $ 30.00 |
| Water cooler | $ 15.00 |
| Water softener | $ 10.00 |
| Wheelbarrow | $ 10.00 |
| Windows | $ 5.00 |