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Welcome to the Borough of Bryn Athyn

Bryn Athyn is a tiny jewel tucked in suburban Montgomery County, just outside of Northeast Philadelphia. 1.9 square miles of mostly open space, Bryn Athyn is an oasis in the suburbs. Originally part of Moreland Township, in 1916 Bryn Athyn leaders petitioned the Commonwealth to become an independent community. The Township of Moreland was then divided into Upper Moreland Township, Bryn Athyn Borough and Lower Moreland Township. Bryn Athyn became a Home Rule Municipality in 1979.

Bryn Athyn Yard Waste Collection will begin Wednesday April 15th

The Borough intends to contract services for yard waste collection beginning on April 15.

Yard Waste will be collected every other WEDNESDAY (twice monthly) from April through November.

This service is entirely separate from trash collection - Do not put yard waste out with your trash on Monday or Friday.

The rules for yard waste collection are as follows:

No more than 8 items (containers, bags or bundles) will be collected per pickup.
Yard waste and leaves must be placed in a biodegradable bag or container up to 32 gallons, not exceeding 50 lbs. All material must be inside the container and may not be above the rim.
Tree limbs may not exceed a diameter of 2 inches, a length of 48 inches and weigh no more than 50 lbs.
Sticks and branches may be bundled and cut into 3-foot sections and tied with manila rope or jute twine and weigh no more than 50 lbs.

Please do not put yard waste at the street until the start of contract on April 15th.

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS

The next scheduled meeting of

Borough Council: Regular Meeting Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm

Bryn Athyn Zoning Hearing Board: Tuesday, 28, 2026 at 7:00pm

Finance Committee: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm

Bryn Athyn Planning Commission: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:30pm

AGENDA

Community Bulletin

RECYCLING UPDATE 3/12/2026

All recycle material MUST be inside the can. Cut down or fold all cardboard and place it in the tote, not next to. If residents require more recycling space, you may purchase a larger Tote similar to the garbage tote (96-gal). It must be labeled with house number and a recycle logo.

Recycling for residents of Huntingdon Pike will be picked up on Thursdays effective immediately.

Effective Monday, March 2, 2026 recycling will be picked up on Mondays for residents of Fetters Mill Road. Friday recycling has been discontinued for Bryn Athyn residents. Trash will be picked up on Mondays and Thursdays.

NEW 2026 TRASH COLLECTION INFORMATION

Helpful information to help you navigate our new trash collection services:

The Trash Company will use different trucks throughout the Borough depending on the day of collection and the amount of waste to be collected. Please follow the same routine for each pick-up and they will adjust their route or move cans as needed.
Unless you have prior approval from the Borough, only ONE garbage & recycle tote will be collected per day for a single-family residence. If you have additional garbage that will not fit in the tote - on occasion, and not as a regular practice, they will pick-up one additional can.
All recycle material MUST be inside the can. Cut down or fold all cardboard and place it in the tote, not next to.
The trucks will have to back-down our narrow residential streets - Orchard, King, Cherry, Marlin, Sycamore, Alden, the Southwest end of Woodland and Rose (similar to recycle pick-up). All waste will be picked-up from the right side of the vehicle, as they exit the street.
Totes must be 2-3 feet clear of any obstruction, the the front side of the can facing the street, and lid closed. This means that the wheels and handle should face toward the house.
All containers should be placed out the evening prior to collection and should be removed the same day as collection.
If collection is pushed back one day for weather or for Holidays, the second collection of the week will also be delayed one day (Thursday to Friday & Monday to Tuesday). Holiday schedule is posted below.
For any questions or issues regarding daily collection, please contact the Borough (215-947-9889) so we can communicate directly with our drivers and dispatch team. A call to the Blosenski Company might not be routed properly and will cause delays in addressing your issue.

2026 TRASH INFORMATION Click Here

Trash Collection Schedule for 2026 Click Here

Click Here to Submit Your Questions

Click Here for Fetters Mill Bridge Project Info

Fetters Mill Bridge Project

Work has begun on the Fetters Mill Bridge Restoration Project.

Click below for a link to this Montgomery County bridge project.

Any residents interested in the Fetters Mill Bridge restoration efforts should direct their comments and questions to the Montgomery County External Affairs Office.

If you are concerened about future traffic issues, pedestrian safety, post office access, parking problems or have any questions, please contact Sarah Charles at the Mont. Co. link above.

If you are concerned about future traffic issues, pedestrian safety, post office access, or parking problems, please use the QR code to add your comment and join the petition