UPDATE: Residents of Wilkes-Barre City are urged to prepare for delays in recycling collection due to severe weather conditions forecasted for December 26, 2023. The City has confirmed that neighborhoods including South Wilkes-Barre 2, East End, Parsons, and Miners Mills may experience interruptions in their scheduled cardboard and paper recycling pickups.
As the City anticipates a high volume of post-holiday recycling, officials advise residents to compact and consolidate their materials as much as possible to facilitate collection. Any recycling not picked up on December 26 will be rescheduled for December 29, 2023.
While recycling services face potential delays, garbage collection will proceed as planned on December 26. This timely information is crucial for residents to manage their waste and recycling effectively during this challenging weather period.
Stay tuned for further updates as Wilkes-Barre City navigates these weather challenges. Residents are encouraged to share this information widely to ensure their neighbors are informed.
