Map of the Borough (click here)

Trash Collection

The twice a week collection schedule is as follows:

• Properties in the 1st & 3rd Precincts (located east of Swarthmore Avenue) are collected Monday & Thursday beginning January 3. Recyclables are collected every other Wednesday beginning on January 5.
• Properties in the 2nd & 4th Precincts (located west of Swarthmore Avenue and south of Chester Pike) are collected Tuesday & Friday beginning January 4. Recyclables are collected every other Wednesday beginning on January 12.

Note: When scheduled trash collection day or recycling collection days are holidays, collection WILL NOT be made until your NEXT scheduled collection day Recycling pickup dates are also available on Comcast channel 10 or RCN channel 52.

Call the Borough Office if you have an item containing freon (refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners) to be picked up. There is a $25.00 charge to defer the cost of removal. A sticker to be placed on the appliance will be issued. Items will be picked up on Tuesdays and Thursdays by the Highway Department. Items must be placed at the curb with the doors removed.

Any questions, please call J.P. Mascaro & Sons

800-432-1616, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday-Friday.

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(Maps are in Adobe PDF format)

A Certificate of Occupancy is required whenever there is a change in ownership in a residential owner-occupied structure. In addition, an annual Certificate of Occupancy is required for each rental dwelling unit.

The fee for private residences and duplexes is $50.00, $25.00 for each rental unit, and $10.00 for any required re-inspection. Please call the Code Enforcement officer at (610) 532-2100 to schedule an inspection. A Use and Occupancy Certificate must be issued before occupancy can take place.

Building Permit

A Building Permit must be obtained before putting up a fence, shed , pool, deck, roof or addition. Your contractor must register with the Borough.

Refer to the Permits and Forms page on this website for more details.

Animal Control

If you are having problems with wild animals or you find a lost dog or cat call Delaware County Animal Control (610)-522-1113.

Sewer Problems

If you are having sewer problems call Borough hall (610-)531-2100 during business hours. After business hours call 911 and they will contact our Highway Department.

Handicapped Parking

To obtain a Handicapped Parking space in front of your home contact the Borough office at 610-532-2100. A form must be obtained and signed by your Doctor. Make sure your house number is visible from the street in case of an emergency.

Cable Television problems should be referred to your provider.

Dogs

Dogs must be leashed. Owner must clean up after their pet.

School Closing Numbers

Ridley Schools-453

St. Madeline's-485

Ridley School District-(610)-534-1900

St. Madeline's St. Rose School -(610)-583-3662

Other Important Phone Numbers

PECO Electric and Gas- CUSTOMER SERVICE -(800)- 494-4000

EMERGENCY SERVICE -(800)-841-4141