Borough News
Street Sweeping Begins Tuesday, April 7th
Street sweeping in Folcroft will begin on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8 and will continue weekly.
Please consult the posted signage on your street for details about which dates and times to expect the sweeper on your block. Notices about cancellation will be posted on this website and social media.
Violations can be issued to vehicles that are parked on the street during the posted times, so please observe posted signage and plan accordingly.
Hometown Heroes Banners Now Available – Apply by May 1st!
Honor Those Who Served in the Armed Forces and First Responders in Our Community.
Banners are printed on durable vinyl, using only the best hardware: cast aluminum brackets and fiberglass arms with reinforced sleeves for ease of installation and longevity.
Applications open April 1st – May 1st
Borough Offices Closed Friday, April 3rd
*** NO CHANGES TO TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULE ***
Folcroft Borough officers will be closed for business on Friday, April 3. Trash pickup will not be affected.
Community Cleanup Day - Saturday, April 25
Help keep Folcroft one of the cleanest boroughs in Delco! Join friends and neighbors on Saturday, April 25 as we collaborate on a community-wide cleanup project. Block captains needed! For more info, to be a block captain, or to volunteer, call 215-301-0188 between 3pm – 9pm
Folcroft’s Easter Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza – Saturday, March 28
Saturday, March 28th – Easter Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza
Free event! Children 10 and under. Bring your camera and get your picture with the Bunny! Hunt starts promptly at 12 noon – Bags provided!
Held in the field behind The Ethan Joner Community Center, 797 E. Ashland Avenue. In the event of rain, we will move indoors to the community center.
Volunteers Wanted for Recreation Committee
The Folcroft Recreation Committee is in need of volunteers!
Plan and support events
Raise funds
Community Programs
For more information, please contact Councilperson Lorna Fyffe at lfyffe@folcroftborough.org
Bingo Night to Benefit Parks and Recreation - Friday, May 1
Bingo Night on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Ethan Joner Community Center, 797 Ashland Avenue. Doors open at 6 pm with games starting at 7 pm.
$25 a ticket. Includes 10 games. For tickets or more information please contact Ramona at Rpetty@folcroftborough.org ~ 610-522-1305
Play Bingo Each Month at the Community Center – Starts April 14th!
Second Tuesday of the Month at 11:00 AM, starting in April - Folcroft Borough presents Bingo once a month at the Ethan Joner Community Center, 797 Ashland Avenue, Folcroft, PA 19032.
Snowstorm Updates: Borough Offices Closed and Trash Pickup Canceled for Monday
Due to the weather conditions, the Borough will be closed on Monday, February 23. Regular trash pickup is canceled for Monday.
Overnight permit parking is suspended for TONIGHT (Sunday-to-Monday) ONLY!
Winter Storm Emergency
Please take this snow forecast seriously and prepare now. We want all our residents and businesses to be safe during this upcoming snowstorm. Please follow the following suggestions so that everyone can be prepared and safe, and call 911 for any emergency.
Folcroft’s New Community Passport Program Encourages Local Exploration and More!
Help the Borough celebrate America’s 250th and get the chance to explore and engage with local businesses and borough events!
For more information please visit the Borough office or the Library.
The new Community Passport Program encourages residents to explore and engage with local businesses, parks, and organizations. Residents who visit and complete 22 of the designated locations throughout the year will be entered into a year-end prize drawing.
Borough Offices Closed Monday, February 16
Folcroft Borough offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Trash collection schedule will not be affected, and will run as usual.
New Office Hours, Online Payment Now Available from Borough Tax Collector
Folcroft Borough Tax Collector’s office is excited to offer a more convenient way to pay your taxes with our new online payment option, as well as new evening office hours.
Tax Collector – Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
799 E. Ashland Ave.
Latest Snow Updates: Borough Hall Closed, No Trash Pickup Monday, January 26th
Due to the winter storm, Folcroft Borough offices will be closed and trash will not be collected on Monday, January 26th. The rest of the week’s trash schedule will not be affected.
Borough Offices Closed January 19th in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Folcroft Borough Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Trash Collection Schedule: Monday’s regular trash collection will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 20; Tuesday’s regular pickup will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 21. There will be no recycling pickup this week.
Delaware County Health Department to Offer Free CPR Training
February is Heart Month – Learn How to Save a Life!
The Delaware County Health Department is offering free CPR Training at Ethan Joner Community Center on Monday, February 2, plus two other Delaware County Locations.
Christmas Tree Collection Begins Monday, January 5th
Christmas tree collection begins on Monday, January 5 and runs through the entire month of January. Please place any trees out along the street on your scheduled trash day and it will be collected by borough staff.
Afterwards, Christmas trees can be dropped off at the rear lot of the old Municipal Building at 1555 Elmwood Avenue.
Revised Holiday Week Schedule: December 29-January 2
The Borough of Folcroft will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of New Years Day.
REVISED TRASH/RECYCLING SCHEDULE:
Thursday’s Trash will be picked up on Wednesday
There will be NO RECYCLING Pickup this week.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM FOLCROFT BOROUGH!
Parking Permit Enforcement Suspended Until January 5, 2026
Parking permit enforcement will be suspended beginning Monday, December 22nd and continue through the holiday season. Enforcement will begin again on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The Borough of Folcroft wishes all residents and their families a happy and healthy holiday season.
Revised Holiday Week Schedule: December 22-26
The Borough of Folcroft will be closed on Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.
REVISED TRASH/RECYCLING SCHEDULE:
Thursday’s Trash will be picked up on Wednesday
There will be NO RECYCLING Pickup this week.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM FOLCROFT BOROUGH!