A Walnutport woman has again voiced her frustration with yard waste collection.

Tina George, who resides on Oak Street, asked borough council last week for an update on the issue.

Public works director Mike Wentz said that neighboring Washington Township can take grass clippings, as that was part of the stipulation of a grant for yard waste recycling.

Wentz said starting next year, no haulers will take yard waste. He noted Walnutport is facing the same situation as Slatington and Washington Township.

George asked what residents without trucks are supposed to do. Councilman David Wentling said he understood her frustration but noted the borough hasn’t received many complaints.

George said she’s trying to follow the rules but questioned whether she should “just do what everyone else does and throw them out.”

Council President Mike Gaston said the mandate to prohibit yard waste collection comes from the state Department of Environmental Protection and affects all municipalities.

“It’s unfortunate; you’re going to have to pay it,” Gaston said. “It is what it is; we’re not going to get around it.”

George said she’s paying an extra $160 a year yet still can’t get rid of her yard waste. George had raised the same concern at last month’s meeting, asking if her property could be removed from the borough’s waste contract. Solicitor Michael Corriere told her every resident must participate or the system won’t work.

In October, council awarded a four-year, $1.36 million contract to Casella for garbage and recycling service from 2025-28. The deal means residents will pay about $150 to $160 more per year. Casella’s bid was $624,000 less than J.P. Mascaro & Sons’ proposal.

The borough previously had a four-year, $695,640 contract with County Waste from 2021-24.

Councilwoman Jen Wentz said the new quotes included both collection and transport, along with landfill and recycling costs.