Ebensburg

Pennsylvania

FAQ

Garbage & Recycling

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WHO IS MY GARBAGE HAULER?

Ebensburg Borough contracts out garbage pick-up in the borough to one hauler. Pro Disposal is the collection agency. Garbage pick-up day is every Friday for all residents. Recycling is every other Thursday. Residents are permitted four 30-gallon bags per pick-up. Garbage is billed bi-monthly with your water and sewer bill. View current rates here.

For more information call the borough office at (814) 472-8780.

Pro Disposal Inc. : 814-736-3631

ARE THERE RECYCLING FACILITIES AVAILABLE?

Curbside recycling will be picked up bi-weekly with trash.

Materials included in Ebensburg’s residential recycling program:

Glass Containers Aluminum Cans Steel & Bi-metallic Cans Plastics (#1 through #7) Cardboard (cereal and food boxes, gift boxes, etc. ) Corrugated Boxes (moving boxes, packing boxes, etc. ) Newspaper – stack and tie with string or place in a paper bag or a container of its own. DO NOT put in plastic bags or mix loose newspaper with other recyclables. ALL items must be placed in blue recycling containers for pick-up; DO NOT put recyclables in PLASTIC BAGS

Ebensburg Borough is not large enough to be required to have a recycling program, but instead does so voluntarily. Recycling containers are available from Pro Disposal for those wishing to participate.

The closest drop-off site is located on Manor Drive, next to Lions ballpark and near Lake Rowena. For other recycling options, please contact the Cambria County recycling office at (814) 472-2109 or visit www. cambriarecycles. org

HOLIDAY COLLECTION & SPRING CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE

Click on the link below to see the holiday pick-up schedule.

SPRING CLEAN-UP INFORMATION – Friday, May 1, 2026

2026 Holiday Garbage and Recycle Schedule 
2026 Full Year Pick Up Schedule – Color Coded

WHEN CAN I BURN IN THE BOROUGH?

Never. Open burning is prohibited in Ebensburg within the borough.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE ELECTRONICS, ETC?

Check out the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority website for more information on recycling household items.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW)?

Check out the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority website for more information on recycling household hazardous waste items or email them with questions at cambriarecycles@earthlink. net.

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE EXPIRED/UNUSED MEDICATION?

If you have prescription or over-the-counter and other unused medicines, drop boxes are a safe, effective and environmentally-friendly way to dispose of them. There are several drop boxes conveniently located in Ebensburg at the following locations:

Cambria County Courthouse, 200 S. Center Street, Ebensburg
Pennsylvania State Police, 100 Casale Court, Ebensburg
Cambria Township Municipal Building, 184 Municipal Road, Ebensburg

WHERE CAN I RECYCLE USED TIRES?

Check out the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority website for more information on recycling household hazardous waste items or email them with questions at cambriarecycles@earthlink. net.

WHY SHOULD I RECYCLE?

Benefits of Recycling

  • Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators
  • Conserves natural resources such as timber, water and minerals
  • Increases economic security by tapping a domestic source of materials
  • Prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials
  • Saves energy
  • Supports American manufacturing and conserves valuable resources
  • Helps create jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United StatesFor more information, visit: https://www. epa. gov/recycle/recycling-basics.

KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL

Keep Cambria County Beautiful
Mark Stockley
401 Candlelight Drive, Ste. 221
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-2120
E-mail

Water and Sewer Rates (Effective Jan/Feb 2024)

The document outlines rate changes for water and sewer services across various municipalities. Most water rates are increasing, while bulk water and sewer rates remain unchanged.

Water Rates (Increases):

  • Borough Water: Increases from $70. 25 + $8. 50 per 1,000 to $85. 75 + $10. 50 per 1,000.
  • Township Water: Increases from $72. 65 + $8. 50 per 1,000 to $88. 15 + $10. 50 per 1,000.
  • Saltlick Water: Increases from $72. 65 + $8. 70 per 1,000 to $88. 15 + $10. 70 per 1,000.
  • Jackson Water: Increases from $72. 65 + $8. 70 per 1,000 to $88. 15 + $10. 70 per 1,000.

Water Rates (No Increase):

  • Ogden/Jackson Bulk: Remains at $6. 40 per 1,000.
  • Blacklick Bulk: Remains at $2. 48 per 1,000 (Minimum 20,000/day).
  • Nanty Glo Bulk: Remains at $2. 48 per 1,000.

Sewer Rates (No Increase):

  • Borough Sewer: Remains at $97. 50 + $8. 75 per 1,000.
  • Township Sewer: Remains at $100. 65 + $8. 75 per 1,000.

Garbage and Stormwater Rates (Effective Jan/Feb 2024)

Garbage:

  • Borough Garbage: Increases from $37. 90 to $56. 28.

Stormwater:

  • Borough Stormwater: Remains at $16. 00/ERU.

Fire Service (Jackson Township):

  • Remains at $2. 75.

Minimum Bill Calculations

The document provides a breakdown of the minimum monthly bill for residents in different jurisdictions.

Borough Minimum Bill:

  • Water: $85. 75
  • Sewer: $97. 50
  • Subtotal: $183. 25
  • Garbage: $56. 28
  • Stormwater: $16. 00
  • Total Minimum Bill: $255. 53

Township Minimum Bill:

  • Water: $88. 15
  • Sewer: $100. 65
  • Total Minimum Bill: $188. 80
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