Weekly curbside trash collection in McKeesport through a city-contracted hauler. Place containers at the curb no earlier than 6 PM the day before pickup; remove by 8 PM pickup day per Chapter 301 (Solid Waste).
McKeesport provides weekly curbside trash collection through a city-contracted waste hauler, regulated under Chapter 301 of the McKeesport Code (Solid Waste). Containers must be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 PM the evening before the scheduled pickup day and removed from the curb by 8 PM on pickup day. Trash must be in closed containers or tied bags to prevent scattering by wildlife and wind. The PA Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling, and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101 of 1988, 53 P.S. §4000.101) requires municipalities over 5,000 population to offer recycling; McKeesport complies through co-mingled single-stream recycling collected on the same schedule. Prohibited items in regular trash include tires, appliances, electronics (PA E-Waste Recycling Act, 2010), batteries, and hazardous household waste. Yard waste collection is seasonal. Commercial dumpsters have separate rules and must be enclosed or screened per zoning.
Set-out timing violations $25-$100 under Chapter 301. Improper disposal of prohibited items $100-$1,000 per violation. Open/scattered trash from un-secured containers brings property maintenance citations $100-$500. Dumping outside bulk pickup rules is illegal dumping with fines up to $2,000 under 35 P.S. §6018.610.
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Persistent dog barking enforceable as public nuisance under McKeesport code and PA Dog Law 3 P.S. 459. Complaints handled by police and ACHD animal services.
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Industrial and commercial noise sources subject to Allegheny County Health Department Article XXI air quality and noise provisions plus McKeesport zoning per...
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Construction noise generally restricted to daytime hours (typically 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays) under McKeesport nuisance provisions. Emergency utility and public...
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Overnight parking is permitted on most McKeesport residential streets. Snow emergency routes and posted zones prohibit overnight parking when declared or sig...
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McKeesport has no citywide EV charging mandate. Residential Level 1 and Level 2 chargers require an electrical permit under the PA UCC. Public chargers exist...
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New driveways and curb cuts require a permit from McKeesport Public Works. Driveways must not drain onto public sidewalks and must use approved apron materials.
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