FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Waste Management's curbside recycling program collects glass bottles and containers along with other approved recyclables. Learn more about WM's Recycle Right Program.
The Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC) and the Quaker Valley Council of Governments offers a convenient and accessible glass recycling drop off site in the Borough of Avalon, 629 New Brighton Rd Avalon, PA 15202. This affords residents and businesses to continue to recycle their glass. To learn more about PRC’s efforts, go to the PRC's Glass Recycling Program page.
As part of our trash collection service, Waste Management will pick up a variety of special materials not accepted in the standard pickup, including paint products, automotive batteries, televisions, household chemicals and more. A special pickup MUST be scheduled, and can be done by calling 1-800-449-7587, by email at AtYourDoor [at] WM.com, or online at Waste Management at your Door website.
You can visit the Waste Management website or call at 1-800-866-4460.
Normal trash and recycling collection takes place weekly on Wednesdays. Trash and recyclables should be placed at the curb after 5 p.m. the day before pickup. Recycling containers can be purchased at any hardware or home improvement store (Ben Avon Borough does not provide bins).
If a holiday (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day) falls on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, trash/recycle pickup will be moved to Thursday.
See the borough calendar for trash and recycling collection dates.
Waste management currently accepts:
- Plastic Bottles, Jars, Jugs & Tubs;
- Food & Beverage Cans;
- Glass Bottles & Containers;
- Paper; and
- Flattended Cardboard & Paperboard.
For more information, visit WM Recycle Right or call 1-800-866-4460.
- Comcast Cable 1-800-COMCAST
- Verizon 1-800-660-2215
Waste Management serves Ben Avon. You can contact them at 1-800-866-4460 or on their website. Ben Avon residents are billed directly from Waste Management, and should contact them with any billing questions or concerns.
Duquesne Light Company services Ben Avon and can be reached at (412) 393-6000.
West View Water provides public water service to borough residents and can be reached by calling (412) 931-3292.