The Borough of Port Carbon provides residential garbage collection services through a contract with Casella. Waste Systems, the Borough’s designated waste hauler. Regular curbside collection helps keep our community clean, safe, and attractive for residents and visitors alike.
Residents are encouraged to place properly bagged household waste at the curb in accordance with the Borough’s collection schedule and regulations. Certain materials may require special handling or are prohibited from regular collection. Please review the Borough’s sanitation guidelines for information regarding acceptable waste, bulk item collection, recycling requirements, and prohibited items.
Working together to properly dispose of waste helps maintain the quality of life that makes Port Carbon a great place to live, work, and visit.
SANITATION COMMITTEE:
- Chairperson: Cody Herndon
- Committee member: Heather Maley
- Committee member: Kim Hrenyo
Sanitation Rates
Quarterly Rates: $100.00 per quarter ($10.00 Late Fee)
Yearly Rates: $400.00 (Late Fees Apply)
Due Dates
1st Quarter: March 31st
2nd Quarter: June 30th
3rd Quarter: September 30th
4th Quarter: December 31st
Sanitation Payment
Sanitation fees for the Borough of Port Carbon are administered and collected by Berkheimer Digital Tax Solutions. Residents should remit all sanitation payments directly to Berkheimer using the payment instructions provided on their bill.
Residents may mail their garbage bill payment to
HAB-MISC
P.O. Box 21450
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-1450
Mail your payment by using the payment coupons provided with their bill. Payments by check should be made payable to HAB-MISC. Cash payments will not be accepted.
Residents may also look up their utility account balance and/or make payments online by using the button below.
Missed Pickup
If your garbage was not collected on your scheduled collection day, please contact:
- Call the Borough Office at (570) 622-2255
- Send a message through the Official Port Carbon Facebook Page
- Email the Borough Secretary at pcboroughsecretary@gmail.com
When reporting a missed pickup, please provide your name, address, and a brief description of the issue so that the Borough can promptly coordinate with the waste hauler to resolve the matter.
Garbage Collection
All waste must be placed curbside after 6:00 p.m. and no later than midnight on the evening before your scheduled collection day. Garbage containers must be suitable refuse containers and may not consist of metal or plastic drums.
Holiday Collection Schedule
When a collection day falls on or after New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day, garbage collection may be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Residents should monitor Borough announcements for any holiday-related schedule changes.
The Borough will provide advance notice of holiday collection adjustments whenever possible. Please ensure all refuse is placed curbside according to the revised collection schedule.
2026 Garbage Collection Schedule
RECYCLING:
Aluminum cans are collected by the Boy Scouts at the intersection of Commerce and Baden Powell Ave., and the Fire Company collects in the lot on Washington St. at the station.
ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
Mamoth Recycling helps residents and businesses responsibly dispose of computers, electronics, and other technology. The company securely destroys sensitive data, refurbishes reusable equipment, and recycles remaining materials to reduce electronic waste. Click on the button below to visit their website.
This ordinance requires a Borough permit before placing a portable storage unit (POD) or dumpster within the Borough. The regulations help ensure these containers are placed safely, protect public streets and sidewalks, maintain emergency access, and preserve the appearance and orderly use of the community.
Dumpster/POD Permit Application Form
Dumpster/POD Ordinance
