Bulk pickup programs vary by municipality in Allegheny County. Many offer quarterly or monthly bulk days; others require call-ahead scheduling. Hazardous waste and electronics prohibited from regular collection.
Pittsburgh offers monthly bulk pickup by ward. Suburban municipalities vary: Mt. Lebanon, Bethel Park, and Ross Township typically include one or two bulk items per week. Allegheny County partners with Pennsylvania Resources Council to run Hard-to-Recycle events for electronics, tires, and household hazardous waste. Illegal dumping enforced under PA Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. 6018.101) with fines up to 100000 dollars and ACHD Article XX.
Illegal dumping under state law: up to 25000 dollars first offense, 50000 dollars subsequent, plus cleanup costs. Municipal violations 100 to 1000 dollars.
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