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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Penn Hills, PA
Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers may be stored on residential property in side or rear yards only, per Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance performance stan...
Penn Hills, PA
Residential driveways in Penn Hills require a driveway permit and curb cut approval from the Public Works Department. Minimum widths and setbacks set in the ...
Penn Hills, PA
On-street parking in Penn Hills is governed by the Traffic Code (Chapter 202 codified ordinances). Parking is generally permitted unless signed otherwise; st...
Penn Hills, PA
Vehicles left on public streets or visible on private property for more than 48 to 72 hours in an inoperable condition may be tagged and towed under Penn Hil...
Penn Hills, PA
EV charging stations on private property follow the PA Uniform Construction Code and National Electrical Code; a Penn Hills electrical permit is required for...
Penn Hills, PA
Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with commercial markings cannot be parked overnight in residential districts per the Penn Hills Zoning Ordinance. One servi...
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