A new trash & recycling contract has been approved, effective June 1, 2025. Residents can expect continued twice-weekly trash collection and weekly recycling, while yard waste collection will shift to twice a month. Any additional changes, such as collection days, will be communicated as we approach June. Unfortunately, due to rising operational costs, the price of trash & recycling collection will increase to $605 in 2025. Allentown residents aged 65 and older with a household income of $15,000