Pittsburgh Trash, Recycling & Bulk Pickup Schedule (2025)
Find the latest City of Pittsburgh trash, recycling, yard debris, and bulk pickup details. Includes set-out hours, accepted recyclables, drop-off sites, and holiday delays for 2025.
Collection Days
Trash & recycling are picked up once per week on assigned routes. Verify your day below.
Set-out Time
Place containers curbside after 6:00 p.m. the night before and before 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Bulk Pickup
Request through 311 for up to two large items (furniture, appliances, etc.) per week.
📍 Address Lookup
Check your assigned trash and recycling day using the City’s **PGH.ST** service map and calendar. You can view your pickup zone, holiday delays, and report issues.
🗑️ Set-out Rules & Weekly Service
- Set trash and recycling out **after 6 p.m.** the night before collection.
- Use City-issued 32- to 35-gallon containers with tight lids (max 40 lbs each).
- Bag all waste; keep sidewalks clear.
- Do not place materials on vacant lots or near poles.
- Missed service should be reported within 24 hours via 311.
♻️ Recycling — What Goes Where
Accepted
- Cardboard & paper (flattened, clean)
- Glass bottles & jars (any color)
- Metal cans, aluminum foil & trays
- Rigid plastics #1–#5, #7 (bottles, jugs, tubs)
- Cartons (milk, juice, soup)
Keep Out
- Plastic bags, wrap, foam or film
- Electronics, batteries, or hazardous materials
- Food-contaminated paper or liquids
📦 Bulk & Large Items
- Residents can request pickup of **up to 2 large items per week** through **311**.
- Examples: furniture, mattresses (sealed), and appliances without refrigerant.
- Place items curbside on your regular trash day.
🌿 Yard Debris & Leaf Collection
- Bi-annual **leaf pickup** occurs in **spring and fall** (dates announced yearly).
- Bag leaves in paper kraft bags or place loose in open containers marked “Yard Waste.”
- No plastic bags accepted for yard waste.
🏗️ Drop-off & HHW Sites (Allegheny County)
| Facility | Location / Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Services Drop-off | 3001 Railroad St, Strip District · Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Accepts recyclables, yard waste, bulk, scrap metal. |
| Household Chemical Drop-off | 4100 First Ave (by appointment) | HHW: paints, oils, cleaners, e-waste (fees may apply). |
🎉 Holiday Schedule (2025)
No collection on: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Service is **delayed one day** for the rest of the week.
🚚 Missed Pickup — Report It
- Verify that trash/recycling were set out correctly by 6 a.m.
- If still missed, report online or dial **311** (press 1 for Sanitation).
- Leave items curbside for re-service within 24–48 hours.
🔗 Data Sources