Allentown's new trash collector hosting hiring events

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The company which will soon be responsible for trash collection in the Lehigh Valley is looking to hire new employees.

J.P. Mascaro & Sons is hosting hiring events the following days at its Lehigh Valley/Allentown Division, located at 315 Basin Street Allentown, PA 18103:

Saturday 3/8/2025- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday 3/20/2025- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 3/29/2025- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday- 4/7/2025- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday- 4/17/2025- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday- 5/3/2025- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

People can apply on the company’s website.

J.P. Mascaro & Sons said Allentown City Council voted to approve a long-term service contract award for the collection of city residential waste and recyclables starting June 1, 2025.

The company says it will service the city contract from its Lehigh Valley/Allentown Division at 315 Basin Street, with 21 new collection vehicles and 60 new employees.

Company President Pat Mascaro said, “Our company is thrilled to be able to serve the City and its residents, and we look forward to the June 2025 start date.” Mascaro added, “This contract is a natural for J. P. Mascaro & Sons because of our experience, business in the region, local infrastructure and resources.”

Under the contract, Mascaro will provide city residents with twice-a-week trash collection, once-a-week recyclables collection, twice-a-month yard waste collection, and one bulk item per week.

The company says it is hiring Rear Load (Class B) CDL drivers (up to $91,000 in the first year) and Drivers’ Helpers (up to $61,000 in the first year).