The following information is regarding refuse collection services provided by the Borough of State College Public Works Department.

To set up a new account for refuse collection, contact the State College Borough Finance Department at (814) 278-4766.

Fees for service are billed semi-annually for January and June and include normal refuse, bulk item pick up, grass/leaves/brush and recyclable materials. Questions regarding bill should be directed to (814) 278-4766.

To pay refuse bill online click here.

Refuse collection is provided on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. When you call to set up new service, the Finance Department can tell you what day your refuse is collected. During holiday weeks, please refer to our Holiday Schedule to determine your refuse collection day.

Click here to view the Refuse Collection Day Map.

Refuse cans or bags should be placed at or near the curb or edge of the street/alley easily accessible for collection (within 10 feet of the street/alley).

Refuse containers and recycling bins must be removed from the street on the day of collection. Residents failing to remove the containers and bins are subject to a fine.

For the protection of our collectors and the environment, all loose or fine refuse placed in a plastic or metal refuse can, must be enclosed in a bag. (Examples include: ashes, plastic wrap, food scraps, dog hair, kitty litter, tissues, packing peanuts, etc.). Larger items can be placed in plastic or metal refuse cans but need not be bagged first. (Examples include: pizza boxes, lumber scraps, etc.).

Recyclable materials are collected by the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority on the same day as refuse collection and are collected at the street. For more information on residential recycling, click here.

Persons with physical disabilities who are unable to place the refuse at the curb may request an exemption. If an exemption is granted, refuse will be collected from the house rather than the curb. There is no additional cost for persons with exemptions. The request for exemption must be made to the Public Works Department. Please call (814) 234-7140 or (814) 234-7135 to request an exemption form or click here to submit a Request for Exemption form electronically via the Borough’s website.

Residential customers may opt to have at-the-house or "at-door" service. Residents must provide a three-foot (3’) minimum wide level path (no steps) from the street or alley to the collection location. The path must be clear of overhanging brush and snow and ice. Refuse containers cannot be within a structure.

The additional annual cost of at-the-house collection is $48.00. At-the-house service is limited to three 30-gallon refuse containers per week; however, additional quantities (over 90 gallons) will be collected at the street or alley at no additional cost. Refuse containers, when full, cannot be in excess of 40 lbs. Please call (814) 234-7140 or (814) 234-7135 to request at-door service.

Brush and bulk items (appliances, furniture, etc.) are collected each Monday, except on weeks when there is a holiday. Please call 814-234-7135 to schedule brush and bulk collection or submit a service request online.