2023 Leaf Collection

 Every year, Upper Darby Township conducts leaf collection. This year the areas to be collected will be based on the DISTRICT MAP (1-7). District Map

Please follow the instructions below to prepare your leaves for collection.

Leaf collection will take place according to the schedule posted below, weather permitting. All leaves must be to the curb by Monday morning of your scheduled weeks for pickup. Any changes to the schedule will be posted to the township website.

Leaves mixed with grass trimmings, rocks, pieces of wood, or trash will not be collected.

2023 Leaf Collection Schedule ** Updated 11/28/2023

October 23 thru October 27 – District 1, 7, 6

October 30 thru November 3 – District 3 & 4

November 6 thru November 10 – District 2 & 5

November 13 thru November 17 -- District 1, 7, 6

November 20 thru November 24 -- District 3 & 4

November 27 thru December 1 -- District 2 & 5

** No trash, recycling or leaf collections will take place November 7, November 13 and November 23

December 4 thru December 8 -- District 1, 7, 6

December 11 thru December 15 -- District 3 & 4

December 18 thru December 22 -- District 2 & 5

** These weeks are weather permitting **

Yard Waste Collection  

Upper Darby Township collects yard waste every week on your regular recycling day. Place yard waste in biodegradable paper bags or loose in trash cans without bags.

Yard waste includes:

• Leaves
• Garden residues
• Shrubbery
• Tree trimmings (4 inches or less in diameter and less than 3 feet long).

DO NOT USE plastic bags. Plastic Bags cannot be used to recycle yard waste and will NOT be collected.

DO NOT include grass clippings. Grass clippings are not considered yard waste and should be included with your regular trash collection.

Christmas Trees

Christmas Trees will be collected only on the designated recycling day for your area as listed in the calendar. Trees will only be collected if they are free of lights, ornaments, tinsel, tree stands and are NOT in plastic bags.