Penn Hills, PA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Citation
- § 1060.05(d)
- Requirement
- Prior arrangement with collector required
- Cost
- Special fees may apply
- Regular pickup
- Weekly for garbage and rubbish
Summary
Large items like furniture and appliances are collected in Penn Hills only by prior arrangement with the waste collector, and special fees may apply.
All residential garbage and rubbish shall be collected at least once a week. Bulky wastes shall be collected following prior arrangement with the Municipality's collector and payment of any required special fees.
(e) All commercial, institutional, public and industrial lunchroom and office waste containing garbage shall be collected at least once a week. Rubbish collection from these sources shall be made as often as necessary to control health hazards, odors, flies, and unsightly conditions. The Municipality reserves the right to require more frequent collection when deemed necessary.
(f) Residential collection schedules shall be published regularly by the Municipality or its contracted hauler on social media and digital platforms.
(g) All solid waste collection activity shall be conducted from Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or on Saturdays between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., unless prior approval of any exception has been granted by the Municipality. No collection, hauling, or transporting of solid waste shall be permitted on Sunday.
(h) All licensed haulers and haulers under contract with the Municipality shall comply with the following standards and regulations:
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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 Code of the Municipality of Penn Hills § 1060.05(d), regular garbage and rubbish go out weekly, but bulky waste, furniture, appliances, and similarly oversized items, is handled differently: it "shall be collected following prior arrangement with the Municipality's collector and payment of any required special fees." Residents in Penn Hills, Allegheny County, cannot simply set large items at the curb on a normal collection day; they must schedule bulky-item pickup in advance and, where required, pay the associated special fee before the hauler will remove the item.
Violations & Fines
Failing to follow the solid waste chapter's procedures carries the Chapter 1060 misdemeanor penalty: a $500 to $2,000 fine plus cleanup costs, or up to 30 days in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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