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Trash/Recycling & Holiday Tree Collection Schedule

Just a reminder to residents of Jenkintown that trash and recycling will be postponed one day this week and next week due to Christmas Day and New Years Day falling on a Monday. 
 
Trash and recycling will be collected on Saturday, January 6th due to the New Year holiday. 
 
Holiday Tree Collection will occur on all Tuesdays in January. Trees must be placed on the curb and this collection will only apply to real trees. All lights, tinsel, beads and ornaments must be removed. Trees should not be placed in a tree bag; since all recycled trees will be ground into wood mulch. If there are any questions about tree collection, please call 215-885-0700. 
 
Have a wonderful and healthy New Year!

Trash & Recycling Holiday Schedule

As a reminder to residents, trash and recycling will be picked up a day later than usual due to the Christmas and New Years holidays. Trash and recycling is normally picked up in the Borough on Fridays. However, during the week of Christmas and the week of New Years trash will be collected on Saturday, December 30th and Saturday, January 6th. 
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BOROUGH COUNCIL VACANCY

Jenkintown Borough Council is seeking to fill a vacancy on Borough Council. The term will expire on January 1st, 2019. Interested persons must be a registered elector living in the Third Ward of Jenkintown Borough for at least one year. Letters of Interest and resumes should be submitted by 4:00 PM on Wednesday December 27th, 2017.  Read More »

Revised Special Leaf Pickup Postponed

Due to the snowfall that occurred during the early morning hours, the Borough’s Leaf Pickup schedule has been postponed. The remainder of Leaf Route 2 will be completed on Monday, December 18th. Any addresses that are on Route 3 which was originally scheduled for today, December 14th, have also been postponed and will be picked up on Monday, December 18th. The Borough would like to apologize for any confusion that has occurred. The winter weather has seemed to creep in earlier then expected, and unfortunately for us Mother Nature has caused some delays. Public Works will be working diligently in order to complete the Leaf Schedule promptly.  Read More »

Borough Administration Office Temporarily Closed 12/15

The Borough Administrative Office will be upgrading their phone, computer and IT services this coming Friday December 15th!

Due to the temporary loss of phone service and computer access, Borough Hall will be closed Friday December 15th from 11AM until 3PM. Borough Hall is expected to be re-open on the same day, December 15th at 3PM. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause as this was not a scheduled procedure.

If you should have an emergency please dial 911. For all non-emergencies please dial 215-884-1202.