Yard Waste & Fall Leaf Pickup

The 2023 dates for Saturday yard waste and leaf pickups are as follows:

Yard Waste Collection

  • January 7: Christmas Tree Curbside Pick-up
  • March 11: Yard Waste
  • April 15: Yard Waste
  • May 13: Yard Waste
  • June 10: Yard Waste 
  • July 15: Yard Waste
  • August 12: Yard Waste
  • September 23: Yard Waste
  • October 14: Yard Waste
  • November 18: Fall Leaves / Yard Waste
  • December 2: Fall Leaves / Yard Waste
  • December 16: Fall Leaves / Yard Waste

Yard Waste

Sticks, branches, and twigs must be tied in bundles no more than 4 feet in length and 4 feet in diameter, and may not exceed 50 pounds per bundle. Branches may not exceed 4 inches in diameter. Other yard waste may be placed in trash cans or biodegradable paper bags which may be purchased at home improvement stores. Bags are not available through West Goshen Township. There is no limit to the number of bundles or bags that will be collected.

Leaf Collection

Leaves should be placed in biodegradable paper bags or trash cans. Small twigs or branches may be placed in a biodegradable paper bag or tied in bundles. Bags are not available through West Goshen Township, but may be purchased at home improvement stores. There is no limit to the number of bags or cans that will be collected. Leaves may not be burned, raked into streets, or deposited onto stream beds.

No Plastic Bags

Please note that leaves and other yard waste will not be collected from plastic bags.