Penn Hills, PA Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Container size
- Max 32 gallons, 50 lbs (reusable)
- Bag limit
- Max 30 gallons, 35 lbs, 10 items
- Lid
- Tight-fitting cover required
- Curb timing
- Out only on pickup day
- Penalty
- $500-$2,000 fine, misdemeanor
Summary
Penn Hills caps standard trash cans at 32 gallons and 50 pounds loaded (unless using automated carts), requires tight-fitting lids, and limits curbside placement to collection day: containers must otherwise stay stored on the owner's property.
Reusable containers for individual residences shall have a capacity of not more than 32 gallons and a loaded weight of not more than 50 pounds unless the automated collection of garbage and recycling carts is being utilized. ... With the exception of pick up days when the containers are placed out for collection, the containers shall be properly stored on the owner or customer premises at all times.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4434863; v5 updated 2025-07-21; through 07-21-2025).
Full Breakdown
Under the Municipality's Solid Waste chapter, reusable garbage containers for individual residences must be durable, watertight, insect- and rodent-proof, with a tight-fitting cover and lifting handles, and may hold no more than 32 gallons or 50 pounds loaded unless the property uses automated collection carts. Disposable bags are capped at 30 gallons and 35 pounds, with a 10-item limit per collection. Containers must stay tightly sealed, be kept sanitary, and, except on pickup day, when they're set out for collection, must be stored on the owner's or customer's premises at all times, not left at the curb.
Violations & Fines
Violating any provision of this chapter, including container standards, is a misdemeanor under § 1060.09 punishable by a $500-$2,000 fine plus cleanup costs or up to 30 days in jail; each day counts separately.
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