Trash containers must be kept at the rear or side of the dwelling except during collection. Containers at curb more than 24 hours after pickup are a code violation.
McKeesport's property maintenance code requires residential trash and recycling containers to be stored behind the front building line — generally in rear or side yards, screened from the public right-of-way. Containers may be placed at the curb no earlier than sundown the day before scheduled collection and must be removed from the curb within 24 hours of pickup. Containers must have tight-fitting lids to prevent scavenging by wildlife and rodents. Commercial dumpsters require screening (typically enclosed with a solid fence or masonry screen) under McKeesport zoning. The city contracts with a waste hauler for curbside service including recyclables; residents are required to participate. Illegal dumping on vacant lots, common in older post-industrial neighborhoods, is aggressively enforced.
Container visible from street: warning, then $50-$300 citation. Container left at curb past 24 hours: $50-$200 citation. Illegal dumping: criminal summary offense up to $1,000 plus cleanup costs.
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Persistent dog barking enforceable as public nuisance under McKeesport code and PA Dog Law 3 P.S. 459. Complaints handled by police and ACHD animal services.
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Industrial and commercial noise sources subject to Allegheny County Health Department Article XXI air quality and noise provisions plus McKeesport zoning per...
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Construction noise generally restricted to daytime hours (typically 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays) under McKeesport nuisance provisions. Emergency utility and public...
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Overnight parking is permitted on most McKeesport residential streets. Snow emergency routes and posted zones prohibit overnight parking when declared or sig...
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McKeesport has no citywide EV charging mandate. Residential Level 1 and Level 2 chargers require an electrical permit under the PA UCC. Public chargers exist...
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New driveways and curb cuts require a permit from McKeesport Public Works. Driveways must not drain onto public sidewalks and must use approved apron materials.
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