Small-load homeowner and contractor customers are accepted. TVs, computers and peripherals are free for Chester County residents (limit 3 per customer). Every vehicle drives onto the inbound scale.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Couch / furniture
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Tire
Not acceptedTires are not accepted.
Appliance
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Fridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
AcceptedFree for Chester County residents, limit 3 total per customer.
Normal load fee applies
Paint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedYard waste
Extra feeCharged by the ton at the compost site; no stumps.
Item price: call to confirm
Brush and branches
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Construction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $25.00 |
| Per ton | $100.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| household bag or 30-gallon container | $3.50 each |
| bulky item | $12.00 per item |
| mattress or box spring | $35 each |
| appliance with refrigerant | $22 each (no charge if refrigerant removal is certified and it goes in the scrap metal container) |
| public scale charge | $6 |
| untarped load penalty | $20 |
| leaves and grass (Oct-Jan) | $25 per ton |
| leaves and grass (Feb-Sep) | $55 per ton |
| branches, brush, clean wood, pallets | $55 per ton |
2026 small-load schedule: $25 minimum covers a passenger vehicle or small trailer up to 500 lb; over 500 lb is $100 per ton prorated. Payment methods not listed.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Small-load homeowner and contractor customers are accepted. TVs, computers and peripherals are free for Chester County residents (limit 3 per customer). Every vehicle drives onto the inbound scale.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:00 am–4:30 pm |
| Sat | 7:00 am–11:30 am |
Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Call 484-796-4044 if weather may change hours.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Tires
- Hazardous waste
- Stumps
- Stones, rocks and excessive dirt at the compost site
Free options
TVs, computers and peripherals free for Chester County residents; recycling at the homeowner area is free.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Hours of Operation - Chester County Solid Waste Authority ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Small Load Rates - Chester County Solid Waste Authority ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Small Load Rates - Chester County Solid Waste Authority ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Small Load Rates - Chester County Solid Waste Authority ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Small Load Rates - Chester County Solid Waste Authority ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026