Allentown reminds residents of new trash collector: Here's what's changing

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The City of Allentown is reminding residents that its contract with a new trash collector begins on June 1. 

J.P. Mascaro & Sons will be the new waste hauler.

The city is sending out informational mailers to residents to inform them of updates and existing collection guidelines.

Here’s what’s changing:

Yard waste collection: Shifting to every other week year-round, replacing the current weekly April–November schedule. Collection dates and guidelines will be included in the mailer and posted on the City’s website.

Holiday schedule adjustments: Trash collection will be affected on the night before the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Updates will be available via the City’s website and pre-recorded messages on the trash information phone line.

Here’s what’s staying the same:

Collection nights: Residents’ scheduled collection nights (twice a week) remain unchanged.

Curbside set-out time: Trash and recycling should continue to be placed curbside between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on scheduled collection nights.

Set-out limits: Up to 5 bags (30 gallons or 40 lbs each) or 2 containers (32 gallons, 70 lbs each). All trash must be bagged, either alone or within containers.

Bulk item pickup: Will continue on the second collection night of the week (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday).

Workers wanted

To support the new Allentown contract, J.P. Mascaro is hiring. CDL Class B drivers can make up to $91,000 in their first year, while driver helpers can make up to $61,000 in their first year, the company said.

Interested applicants can learn more and apply online at jpmascaro.com/careers.

For questions about collection nights or service changes, please contact the Allentown Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste at 610-437-8729.