The City of Bethlehem Community and Economic Development Permit Office will be closed Wednesday afternoons to walk-ins from 1 to 4:30pm. This temporary closure is due to the digitization of the permit files. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Home / Community & Economic Development / Recycling / Curbside Collection Schedule

Curbside Collection Schedule

According to Article 933 City Ordinance #3821, Article 933.04 all residents of the City of Bethlehem are required to recycle. The City of Bethlehem Recycling Department provides biweekly curbside recycling pickup for all residents.

Your recycling day does not change. For example, if you are a "B" Monday, you will be a "B" Monday next year. Only the calendar changes, not your pick up day. Find out if you are an "A" or "B" Day by contacting the Recycling Bureau office at (610) 865-7082, press option # 3.

2023 OBSERVED HOLIDAYS:

MONDAY 5/29/23 MEMORIAL DAY
TUESDAY 7/4/23 INDEPENDENCE DAY
MONDAY 9/4/23 LABOR DAY
THURSDAY 11/23/23 THANKSGIVING
MONDAY 12/25/23 CHRISTMAS

If your pick up day falls on a holiday or after a holiday, your recyclable materials will be picked up one date later.

View the collection schedule