Cheltenham Township announced that they will begin collecting leaves, twigs, grass  and garden debris in the biodegradable paper bags on most Fridays throughout the Spring and Summer. The bags must be placed curb side by 7 a.m. and may not contain large branches, stones, rocks, trash or invasive plants.

You may purchase these biodegradable paper bags at either the township administration building, libraries and community centers for three for $1 or 50 for $16.50.

2018 Spring/Summer Schedule

Routes 1-8      Routes 9-15
n/a                        April 6
April 13                April 20
April 27                May 4
May 11                 May 18
May 25                  June 8
June 22                 June 29
July 13                  July 20
July 27                  Aug 3
Aug 10                 Aug 17
Aug 24                 Aug 31

You also have the option of dropping off your filled biodegradable paper bags at the Waverly Road Compost Facility, located between Church Road and Cheltenham Avenue in Laverock. The compost facility is open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is not open holidays.

For more information  please contact the Cheltenham Township Public Works here.