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Pittsburgh, PA trash pickup schedule

Pittsburgh trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 307,632 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

Contents10 sections

Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services collects weekly refuse, bi-weekly recycling and bulk items at the homes it serves. The city's pages name single-family homes and small apartment buildings (5 or fewer units). Businesses must hire a private collector. The city does not say who serves apartment buildings with 6 or more units.515
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling every other week on the trash day (recycling weeks differ for Northern & Southern vs Central & Eastern neighborhoods; see 2026 calendar), yard waste special curbside collection days (twice a year per the Yard Debris page); otherwise up to 5 yard waste bags with weekly trash358
Set outnot earlier than 6 p.m. the night before and no later than 6 a.m. on collection day; containers removed and stored by 10 p.m. on collection day5
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: pittsburghpa.maps.arcgis.com. App: City of Pittsburgh Interactive Map (Collection Days); the city also links PGH.ST (https://pgh.st/), which did not respond on 2026-10-302 · Look up your day here
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Not on the city's 2026 holiday list. The 2026 calendar shows a normal Monday-Friday week (Northern & Southern recycling week Nov 9-13).3

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 6 listed (hours and fees).

Pittsburgh holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleWhen a holiday falls on or before your collection day, pickup is one day later (no pickup on the holiday itself).23
Official noticepittsburghpa.gov2
Pittsburgh trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day No pickup on the holiday; collection on or after the holiday that week moves one day later (Friday routes on Saturday).3
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Delayed one day No pickup on the holiday; collection on or after the holiday that week moves one day later (Friday routes on Saturday).3
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 No change Not on the city's 2026 holiday list. The 2026 calendar shows a normal Monday-Friday collection week (Northern & Southern recycling week Feb 16-20).3
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Delayed one day No pickup on the holiday; collection on or after the holiday that week moves one day later (Friday routes on Saturday).3
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 Delayed one day No pickup on the holiday; collection on or after the holiday that week moves one day later (Friday routes on Saturday).3
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 No change July 4 is a Saturday (federal observance Friday July 3). It is not on the city's 2026 holiday list, and the 2026 calendar shows a normal week (Central & Eastern recycling week June 29-July 3).3
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Delayed one day No pickup on the holiday; collection on or after the holiday that week moves one day later (Friday routes on Saturday).3
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 No change Not on the city's 2026 holiday list. The 2026 calendar shows a normal Monday-Friday week (Northern & Southern recycling week Oct 12-16).3
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No change Not on the city's 2026 holiday list. The 2026 calendar shows a normal Monday-Friday week (Northern & Southern recycling week Nov 9-13).3
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Delayed one day No pickup on the holiday; collection on or after the holiday that week moves one day later (Friday routes on Saturday).3
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Delayed one day No pickup on the holiday; collection on or after the holiday that week moves one day later (Friday routes on Saturday).3

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Collection Schedule and Newsletter, 2026 Collection Schedule and Calendar For All Neighborhood… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Pittsburgh

How it worksSet collection days7
How to requestNo booking for up to 2 items: set out with regular weekly refuse (after 6 p.m. the night before, by 6 a.m.). For more than 2 items call 412-255-2773 to arrange a paid special pickup.7
Limits2 bulk items per week (per household; per unit in buildings of 5 or fewer units); items left whole; carpet and fencing bundled max 35 lbs / 5 ft7
FeesFree for 2 or fewer items per collection; special pickup of more than 2 items $173.00 for the first hour plus $54.00 per additional hour (check or money order)7
Not accepted
  • Televisions, computers and peripherals7
  • Freon appliances7
  • Household chemicals/hazardous wastes7
  • Demolition and construction wastes7
  • Batteries, light bulbs7
  • Car and automobile parts, tires7

Sources: Bulk Pick Up Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Pittsburgh

Pickupevery other week on the trash day (recycling weeks differ for Northern & Southern vs Central & Eastern neighborhoods; see 2026 calendar)3
Typesingle-stream6
Glassaccepted in cart (blue bin): bottles, jugs and jars; drop-off sites at Strip District and Construction Junction also have dedicated glass bins6
Plasticsbottles, jugs, jars and tubs, 3 gallons or less (no clamshells, cups, lids, toys)6

Accepted

  • Cardboard, flattened and placed into another box or bin6
  • Mixed paper: office paper, newspaper, magazines, books, catalogs, junk mail, phone books, paperboard, shredded paper in a sealed paper bag3
  • Glass bottles and jugs (3 gallons or less)6
  • Plastic bottles, jugs, jars and tubs (3 gallons or less), incl. butter, cottage cheese, yogurt and sour cream tubs6
  • Empty aluminum, aerosol and steel cans6

Not accepted

  • Plastic bags, bagged recyclables, plastic film and packaging6
  • Greasy pizza boxes6
  • Coffee cups, paper plates and food service ware6
  • Clamshell take-out containers6
  • Styrofoam packaging and cups6
  • Windows, Pyrex, plate/drink/dinnerware glass6
  • Toys, buckets, swimming pools, storage containers/trash cans, garden hoses, Keurig cups, Solo cups, plastic lids6
  • Metal cookware, loose lids and bottle caps, aluminum pans and foil6

Programs

  • Recycling is mandatory for single-family homes and small apartments (5 or fewer units); recyclables go loose in blue bins (blue bins distributed citywide).6
  • Each household served got one 32-gallon blue recycling bin with an attached lid (one-time distribution). Extra or replacement bins are supplied by the resident: clearly marked for recycling, max 35 gallons.16

Sources: 2026 Collection Schedule and Calendar For All Neighborhood…, Curbside Recycling, Blue Bin Program Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes8
Season2026 yard waste collection dates April 25 through November 7 (calendar); Fall 2026 Yard Waste Day is Saturday, November 7. Year-round drop-off at Public Works divisions.3
How oftenspecial curbside collection days (twice a year per the Yard Debris page); otherwise up to 5 yard waste bags with weekly trash8
RulesPaper bags only, under 35 lbs (no plastic bags); branches 4 in diameter or less, bundled with fiber twine/natural rope in lengths of 5 ft or less; out before 6 a.m. on collection day. Accepted: leaves, branches, brush, grass, pumpkins.8
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas treesDrop-off for mulching at 11 city locations (e.g. Highland Park Zoo, 7370 Baker St; Public Works divisions at 6814 Hamilton Ave, 40 Melanchton St, 1330 Hassler St), December 26 through January 26 (page last updated 06/16/2026; 2026-27 dates not separately announced). Do not leave trees at the curb (landfilled). Girl Scout troops run a paid curbside pickup fundraiser in some East End neighborhoods in January.11
Leaf collectionLeaves collected curbside on yard waste collection days in paper bags; Fall 2026 Yard Waste Day is Saturday, November 7. Leaves also accepted year-round at Public Works drop-off centers.8

Sources: 2026 Collection Schedule and Calendar For All Neighborhood…, Yard Debris, Christmas Tree Recycling Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

East End Drop-Off Center (Public Works 2nd Division)

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address6814 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · Map10
HoursMon–Sat 8 AM–1:30 PM10
FeesCurbside recyclables, tires (2 per day, rims removed), scrap metal; yard waste free for cars/SUVs, $22 pickups/vans/trailers, $54 dump trucks (check or money order only)10
Who can use itCity residents; no commercial haulers (yard waste)10

Hazelwood Drop-Off Center (Public Works 3rd Division)

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address40 Melanchton St, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 · Map10
HoursMon–Fri 8 AM–1:30 PM10
FeesCurbside recyclables, tires (2 per day, rims removed), scrap metal; yard waste free for cars/SUVs, $22 pickups/vans/trailers, $54 dump trucks (check or money order only)10
Who can use itCity residents; no commercial haulers (yard waste)10

West End Drop-Off Center (Public Works 5th Division)

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address1330 Hassler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 · Map10
HoursMon–Fri 8 AM–2 PM; Sat 7 AM–3 PM10
FeesCurbside recyclables, tires (2 per day, rims removed), scrap metal; yard waste free for cars/SUVs, $22 pickups/vans/trailers, $54 dump trucks (check or money order only)10
Who can use itCity residents; no commercial haulers (yard waste)10

Strip District Drop-Off (Environmental Services)

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address3001 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (entrance under 31st St Bridge) · Map10
HoursOpen 24 hours / 7 days10
FeesCurbside recyclables and dedicated glass bin10

Construction Junction (North Point Breeze)

TypeRecycling center
Run byConstruction Junction (partner site listed by the city)
Address214 North Lexington St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 · Map10
HoursMon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM10
FeesCurbside recyclables and dedicated glass bin10

Noble Environmental (City e-waste & household hazardous waste vendor)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run bycity contractor (Noble Environmental)
AddressNot published by the city (official page)
HoursWeekly drop-offs Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30-6:30 PM; pre-paid curbside appointments; 2026 community events Mar 21, May 6, Jul 18, Sep 12, Nov 21 (pre-registration required; 412-567-6566, nobleenviro.com/pittsburgh).12
FeesFees apply based on material type and quantity or weight12
Who can use itCity of Pittsburgh residents12

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: 2026 Collection Schedule and Calendar For All Neighborhood…, Recycling Drop-Off Locations, Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formpittsburghpa.my.site.com9
Phone412-255-26216
311311 (412-255-2621) or online at pittsburghpa.my.site.com9
Official websitepittsburghpa.gov

Sources: Curbside Recycling, Missed Pick Up Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Pennsylvania cities: Pennsylvania trash pickup schedules.

Pittsburgh trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Pittsburgh?

Trash is collected weekly. Pittsburgh does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (pittsburghpa.maps.arcgis.com) or the City of Pittsburgh Interactive Map (Collection Days); the city also links PGH.ST (https://pgh.st/), which did not respond on 2026-10-30 app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Pittsburgh?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No pickup on the holiday; collection on or after the holiday that week moves one day later (Friday routes on Saturday).

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Pittsburgh?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: No pickup on the holiday; collection on or after the holiday that week moves one day later (Friday routes on Saturday).

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Pittsburgh?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: No pickup on the holiday; collection on or after the holiday that week moves one day later (Friday routes on Saturday).

How do I get rid of bulky items in Pittsburgh?

Set collection days. No booking for up to 2 items: set out with regular weekly refuse (after 6 p.m. the night before, by 6 a.m.). For more than 2 items call 412-255-2773 to arrange a paid special pickup. Fees: Free for 2 or fewer items per collection; special pickup of more than 2 items $173.00 for the first hour plus $54.00 per additional hour (check or money order).

Does Pittsburgh recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (blue bin): bottles, jugs and jars; drop-off sites at Strip District and Construction Junction also have dedicated glass bins.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Pittsburgh?

Use the city’s online form (pittsburghpa.my.site.com) or call 412-255-2621.

Sources

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    Trash & Recycling (Environmental Services)City · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Collection Schedule and NewsletterCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside Pick UpCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside RefuseCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside RecyclingCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Bulk Pick UpCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Yard DebrisCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Missed Pick UpCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycling Drop-Off LocationsCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Christmas Tree RecyclingCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste DisposalCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Waste Disposal ResourcesCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycle_Routes FeatureServer layer 3 (Collection Routes)City · services1.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Commercial RecyclingCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Blue Bin ProgramCity · pittsburghpa.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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