Tredyffrin Township
Chester County, Pennsylvania

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Residential Compost Site

Leaf Hauling Regulation

All residents are to haul to the Cassatt Road Site except as noted below.

Vehicles dumping at the Cassatt Road Site will not exceed a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of 5,500 lbs. This weight limit is all that is allowed by the Township, in order to control volume so we can comply with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requirements and operate safely.

Proof of address is required (driver's license, etc.)

Cassatt Road Site Dates and Hours of Operation:

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS:
Starting Monday, March 31 through Wednesday, April 30
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM.

Questions should be directed to the Public Works Department at 610-408-3620.

The gate will be locked at the aforementioned closing times.

Sticks and brush must meet Township regulations and be separate from leaves. Branches from trees and bushes: maximum diameter (6) six inches, maximum length (12) twelve feet, minimum length (4) four feet. THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE: TWIGS AND HEDGE CLIPPINGS, VINES, FRESH OR ROTTEN FIREWOOD, STUMPS, ROOTS, GARDEN DEBRIS, THORN BUSHES.

Volume and access at the Cassatt Site is limited. Therefore, any vehicle over a GVW of 5,500 lbs. will need a permit and must dump at Mill Road Monday through Friday. Please visit the Commericial Composting Site for more information.


Commercial Composting Site - Mill Road

PAYMENT ACCEPTED BY CHECK ONLY AT THE FOLLOWING RATES:

Cost per load:

  1. $10 for a 4 wheel vehicle
  2. $15 for a total combination 6 wheels (trailer) dump or stakebody
  3. $20 for 8 wheels total combination (trailer)
  4. $30 for any stakebody over 14 feet in length

Permits can be obtained from 8:00 am till 12:00 noon Monday thru Thursday at the Public Works Building at the Township Complex, 1100 DuPortail Rd.

There will be no refunds or credits for permits at Mill Rd.


Free Compost

Free compost is also available at the Teegarden and Strafford Parks 7 days per week.


Questions can be directed to publicworks@tredyffrin.org or (610) 408-3620.

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Tredyffrin Township Administration
1100 Duportail Road
Berwyn, PA 19312-1079
Phone: (610) 644-1400,  Fax: (610) 993-9186
Email: tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org