Our contract with Penn Waste is set to expire at the end of 2025. Red Lion Borough put the trash service out for competitive bid and by law, must take the low bid. Anthracite Waste Services was the lowest bidder for trash service.
The Borough has secured a three-year contract for weekly refuse and recycling collection, effective from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. This contract includes the potential for two one-year extensions (see Paragraph XVI of the Specifications for details).
Service Details:
The service includes:
- Weekly collection utilizing a 96-gallon or 32-gallon refuse container provided by Anthracite Waste.
- A 64-gallon recycling container provided by Anthracite Waste.
- Collection of one (1) large item per participant. Contact Anthracite Waste in advance of placing at the trash pick up location so that they are prepared to take it.
Annual Service Costs include the refuse containers which will be provided by Anthracite Waste. You will receive the initial bill in mid-December which will not be due until the end of January. All former pay-per-bag customers will receive the 32-gallon refuse container. All other customers will receive the 96-gallon container. There is no additional cost for the refuse container. Should you have any questions, contact Anthracite Waste Services at (877) 789-2468 .
Rates are fixed for the initial contract term, with optional extension pricing provided below:
| Contract Year | Dates | 96-gallon Refuse Container Annual Cost | 32-gallon Refuse Container Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | $378.00 | $336.00 |
| Second Year | Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | $390.00 | $336.00 |
| Third Year | Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | $399.00 | $336.00 |
| Optional Fourth Year | Jan 1, 2029 – Dec 31, 2029 | $408.00 | $348.00 |
| Optional Fifth Year | Jan 1, 2030 – Dec 31, 2030 | $414.00 | $348.00 |
