Lehighton is in search of bids for its garbage collection.

The borough will accept bids for a one-, three- or five-year contract for garbage collection, including recyclable materials within the borough.Bids are due to the borough on or before 3:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the borough secretary's office at 1 Constitution Ave. Lehighton.All interested parties must pick up bid specifications at the borough office weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. except borough holidays.Collections are to be made borough-wide once a week.Collections include residential and commercial.