Free Compost for Residents

Because of the recent rain, compost will not be available to residents until the second week of May.

The Township's Leaf and Yard Waste Recycling Program has resumed, with curbside collection on most Wednesdays through late October. Rather than transport materials to the dump, the Township composts the materials, and makes the resulting compost available to residents for free. The program, which complies with the new Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requirements, has already saved Haverford Taxpayers over $100,000.00.

All yard waste must be in brown biodegradable bags or trash cans that can be easily lifted (less than 40 pounds). Plastic bags cannot be used and WILL NOT be collected. Yard waste must be at your collection point by 6:30 a.m. In addition, the Township will collect brush, leaves, and branches that are less than 1-1/2 inches in diameter and less than 3 feet long. These items must be tied together, and bundled securely with twine or rope. Do not use wire.

The following materials are unacceptable and will not be collected:

•Litter/Trash/Garbage
•Grass Clippings
•Kitty Litter/Pet Manure
•Plastic bags
•Containers weighing more than 40 pounds
•Branches over 3 feet in length
•Branches over 1-1/2 inches in diameter
The final composted/mulched material is now available for FREE to township residents.

Residents can pick up the material at the recycling yard (located at the end of Hilltop Road, off of Old West Chester Pike) or any of the locations below, or pay a nominal delivery fee of $40.00 for up to one truckload of material. Additional information and directions are available from the Public Works Department at (610) 446-1000, extension 2263.

Additional Composting Pick-up Locations:

• Karakung Drive (the "Fanelli property")
• Merry Place Parking Lot
• Polo Field Parking Lot
• Steel Field Parking Lot
• Veterans Field Parking Lot