Dear Upper Darby Property Owners and Residents

Dear Upper Darby Property Owners and Residents, 

Public Works has been working diligently since the recent snowstorm to collect trash and recycling in accordance with the regular schedule, and we appreciate the patience of our residents during these challenging conditions. 

In certain areas, however, particularly in some alleyways, trash and recycling collection has been delayed or unable to be completed. This is due to hazardous conditions where snow and ice have not been adequately cleared, preventing sanitation trucks from safely traveling through the alleys and allowing sanitation workers to perform their duties safely. 

If your trash or recycling has not been collected, it is likely because access through the alleyway was obstructed or unsafe due to uncleared snow and ice. Maintaining clear and passable alleyways is a shared responsibility of all property owners, and conditions in one property or section of an alley can impact service for multiple neighboring properties. 

We ask all property owners and residents to ensure that alleyways are properly cleared to provide safe and unobstructed access—not only for sanitation trucks and workers, but also for Police vehicles and Fire trucks, should an emergency arise. 

If your designated trash day was missed, please leave your trash cans on the “trash line.”   

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our community safe and accessible to everyone. 

If you have any questions, please contact The One Center (610) 734-7625.