Trash Collection

The Township has a Single Hauler Ordinance (No. 08-05) whereby the Township contracts with one private hauler to provide waste and recycling service.  Beginning January 1, 2026, the Township's waste and recycling will be collected by Whitetail Disposal. 

*  Whitetail Hanover Township Website * 2026

 Toter Placement for Collection Day

Whitetail toters should be placed at the curb with the metal pickup bar facing the street and the wheels toward your home.

The blue-lidded toter is for recycling, and the black-lidded toter is for trash.  Please refer to the website for your scheduled recycling & trash collection dates.   

The gray/brown toter with the Hanover Township logo is for yard waste and will not be collected by Whitetail. 

Please refer to the yard waste mailer for your scheduled collection dates.

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Trash bills are mailed to residents by February 15 each year. Payments are due by April 15.

To make a payment, please click the link below.

Trash Payments

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2026 Trash Collection Information:  

Visit the dedicated Whitetail-Hanover Township Website at: 
https://www.whitetaildisposal.com/municipality/hanover-township/  

When will we know our trash pickup schedule? 

Please visit the Whitetail dedicated Hanover Township website to view the service map:  SERVICE MAP WEPSITE

Can we put out more than one toter for garbage? 

 You may get a second toter directly from Whitetail for a one-time service fee of $80.00.  There is no additional charge for curbside collection. 

To request a second toter please use one of these methods to place yourself on the list: 

• Email hanover@hanovertwp-nc.org 
• Call the Township at 610-866-1140 x0 (while the Township is open) 
• Call the Township at 610-866-1140 x200 (after hours) 
• Call Whitetail at 610-936-9967 

Please leave the following information: 

• Name 
• Address 
• Phone number to contact you 

The initial distribution of second toters will be delivered in late January through early February. 

What if the toters are too large and we don’t have much garbage? Can we receive a small toter? 

Yes. After Whitetail begins collection, residents may contact the Township to request smaller toters. There is no discount for choosing smaller sizes. 

To request a smaller toter please use one of these methods to place yourself on the list: 

• Email hanover@hanovertwp-nc.org 
• Call the Township at 610-866-1140 x0 (while the Township is open) 
• Call the Township at 610-866-1140 x200 (after hours) 
• Call Whitetail at 610-936-9967 

Please leave the following information: 

• Name 
• Address 
• Phone number to contact you 
• The initial exchange of a large toter for a smaller toter will be swapped in late January through early February 

Who do I contact if my Whitetail/Casella toter is broken? 

Please call Whitetail at 610-936-9967 or email Whitetail at Whitetail.HanoverNC@Casella.com 

Do we have to separate our recycling in any way? 

No. Recycling remains single-stream—all recyclables can be placed together in your recycling toter.

How do we get rid of our old toters, bins, or cans? 

You may place your old toters, bins, or cans at the curb with your trash. Please have them empty and clearly mark them with “TRASH – PLEASE TAKE.” 

In the meantime, the following Q&A provides an overview of key changes and answers to common questions about the transition.

Can we use our own bins?

All residents must use the toters provided by Whitetail. Two toters—one for trash and one for recycling—will be delivered free of charge to all residents in December.

Can we use our old toters / bins / cans for yard waste?

Residents may repurpose their existing trash cans for yard waste, as long as they are rigid with solid sides. Please clearly label these cans with “YW.” If your yard waste collection occurs on the same day as trash and recycling, place trash and recycling on one side of the driveway and yard waste on the opposite side.

How often will recycling be picked up?

Recycling will be collected every other week.  

Why was Whitetail selected for the contract that began in 2026? (PA laws, bid process, bids received, etc.)
The contract with Republic Services was a five-year agreement that expired at the end of 2025.  In accordance with Pennsylvania law, the Township is required to publicly bid a new refuse and recycling collection contract. In 2025 the Township solicited bids for trash collection bidding two options:

• Option 1 – Manual Collection, which would continue service similar to our current system, and
• Option 2 – Automated Collection, which has become the preferred and more efficient method of trash collection.

The Township received one bid for the manual collection option, totaling $9,658,992 for a five-year term. Three bids were received for the automated collection option. After review, the Township awarded the contract to Whitetail Disposal, the lowest responsible bidder, with a total five-year contract amount of $6,443,414.

Republic Services, our current hauler, did not submit a bid for manual collection and only provided pricing for automated service.