Pittsburgh, PA Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

Timing. Municipal waste and recyclables shall be placed for collection no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day before collection and no later than 6:00 a.m. the day of collection. Containers shall be removed from collection site and stored no later than 10:00 p.m. on collection days.

(c) Placement.

(1) Municipal waste shall be contained and placed at the collection site in one (1) or a combination of the following:

a. A substantial, leak-proof bag;

b. Containers not exceeding thirty-five (35) gallons;

c. City-issued containers.

(2) Recyclables shall be contained and placed at the collection site in one (1) or a combination of the following:

a. City-issued containers;

b. Blue containers clearly marked for recycling and not exceeding thirty-five (35) gallons;

(3) Municipal waste and recyclables shall be placed at a single location readily accessible within while not obstructing the public right-of-way, or at the edge but not more than five (5) feet back from the traveled roadway or curb, or at a location determined by the Director.

(4) The Director may grant exceptions to this section to single family dwellings and small apartment buildings occupied by persons with physical limitations which prevent them from placing municipal waste and recyclables at an accessible location. Such persons shall submit a written request for medical exemption certified by a physician. Upon approval, the Director shall determine an alternate collection site.

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