PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP
Transfer Station Garbage Fees
88 Transfer Station Road
Jim Thorpe Pa 18229
Yearly Garbage Permit Card
January 1, 2025 thru December 31, 2025
The Transfer Station/Garbage Fee invoices will be mailed during November 2024. If you do not receive an invoice by November 30th please call the Municipal Building
570-325-2768 or 570-325-2769 or email at admin1@pennforesttownship.org or admin2@pennforesttownship.org
Each household in the Township MUST obtain a Garbage Permit unless a licensed Carbon County hauler has been contracted for trash pick-up at the household. If a licensed private hauler has been contracted; a copy of the paid contract MUST be submitted to the Township before December 21, 2024.
Return the top portion of the Invoice with your check or money order
PAYABLE TO PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP
Make any corrections needed to your account such as name/mailing address, phone #
FEES FOR 2025
Residential Permit: $150.00
4 bags per week, 8 bag maximum per visit. Full utilization of card allowed for permit year. Included with permit is one free bulk item.
Commercial Permit: $300.00
8 bags per week, 16 bag maximum per visit. Full utilization of card allowed for permit year. Included with permit is one free bulk item.
There will be a $25.00 LATE FEE if payment is not received by December 31st,2024
Please note this is a MANDATORY FEE and each residential unit in Penn Forest Township will be invoiced for this fee whether you’re a full time, part time resident or the home is unoccupied.
NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS :
The Transfer Station is now CLOSED
for all Township Holidays listed.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSURES: 12/24/25 & 12/25/25
Electronic Recycling Day
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