Section III includes residents who live between Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike and Butler Pike, bordered by Lower Gwynedd Township/Ambler Borough and East Norriton/Plymouth Townships.

Requirements

Leaves must be placed in special biodegradable paper bags which are available at the Township Building, 960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell, PA Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bags will be sold at 3/$1.00 (only in increments of 3). There is no other cost to residents.

Leaves will only be collected if placed in these special bags at curbside. Bags must be placed curbside the night before the scheduled collection day to assure they are collected. Do not mix other trash or garbage with leaves.

Branch and Chip Program

The Township runs two Branch and Chip Collection Programs during the year. The Spring Program runs from mid-March through the end of April. The Fall Program runs from mid-September through the first week of October.

Residents who want tree branches picked up during these periods must call the Public Works Department (610-277-2400, ext. 380) prior to NOON Wednesday of the week they wish to have the branches picked up and leave their address. Branches will normally be collected on Thursday and Friday, weather permitting. Please note, however, that collections may be delayed until Monday or Tuesday of the following week. IF YOU DO NOT CALL, YOUR BRANCHES WILL NOT BE PICKED UP. The Public Works Department chips the branches and stockpiles the chips. Free wood chips are available at the corner of Wentz and Jolly Roads.

Residents must comply with the following:
• Leave the branches as long as possible 
• Nothing over 4 inches (4") in diameter will be 
  accepted 
• Branches should be placed at the curb in an orderly   
  pile with the cut end facing the street
• Branches with thorns WILL NOT be collected

This service does not include hedge and shrub clippings or vines, which should be handled through your private trash hauler.

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