Borough of Ridley Park - (610) 532-2100

The Borough of Ridley Park was incorporated in 1887.

Welcome to the Borough of Ridley Park


The Borough of Ridley Park was incorporated in 1887. Ridley Park is a small suburban Philadelphia community founded by the owners of the Pennsylvania Railroad as a summer retreat. We are located near I-95 and I-476 with train service to Philadelphia and to Washington, D.C.

Our community has beautiful Victorian homes located in the Historic District. We have churches of all denominations located within Ridley Park's 1 square mile. We have a police department consisting of 10 full-time officers and supplemented by part-time officers and a fire department with four award-winning pieces of equipment.

Our community has 3 schools and a hospital located within our boundaries. We have an active Athletic Club with many fields to host games for the children of our community.

The Borough of Ridley Park is here to help all our residents with anything they might need. From permits to zoning to trash collection and much, much more.

Below is some General Borough information...

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.

•Properties in the 2nd & 4th Precincts (located west of Swarthmore Avenue and south of Chester Pike) are collected Tuesday & Friday.

Recyclables are collected every Wednesday for the entire borough.

Note: When scheduled trash collection day or recycling collection days are holidays, collection WILL be made the NEXT PICK-UP day.


Yard Waste - Yard waste will be picked up the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month (March-November) Yard waste will be pick-up on the third Wednesday December-February. Yard Waste must be in a trash can with no lid or in bio-degradable bags. No yard waste will be picked up in plastic bags.

Grass clippings are trash.

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.

Trash questions, please contact J.P Mascaro 1-800-432-1616

Recycling questions, please call Suburban Waste at 610-497-5763.

Use and Occupancy (U&O)

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 rentals and duplexes is $100.00 for each rental unit, which includes the first re-inspection if needed. For residential U&O's the fee is $100.00 for the first inspection and $50.00 for EVERY reinsertion. Please call the Code Enforcement Office at (610)-717-6367 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 our website for more details.


Animal Control

Dogs must be leashed. Owner must clean up after their pet.
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-)532-2100 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.

Borough TV and Council Meetings may be viewed on Comcast channel 10 or RCN channel 52 or Verizon channel 41.


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

PennDOT - report a road problem at 1-800-FIX ROAD or 1-800-349-7623

AQUA Water: Customer Service 1-877-987-2782 or 610-328-7711. To report a water main break - contact 911...

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