Pittsburgh Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place at curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the night before collection and no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection. Keep refuse containers accessible and clear of snow or parked vehicles.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place at curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the night before collection and no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection. Keep refuse containers accessible and clear of snow or parked vehicles. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulky or large waste items may be set out curbside with your regularly scheduled refuse pick-up. Limit two items per week. Place at curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the night before collection and no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection. No fee for the first two items for single-family homes; notice is not required. | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Curbside yard debris collection is held on designated semi-annual collection Saturdays (spring and fall). In addition, up to five lightweight yard waste bags are accepted weekly with regular refuse. For special curbside events, place leaves, brush, and grass in paper bags under 35 pounds (no plastic bags). Branches under 4 inches in diameter must be bundled with fiber twine or natural rope in lengths of 5 feet or less. Drop off year-round at DPW composting drop-off sites. |
Trash container requirements
- Use standard durable refuse cans with tight-fitting lids (maximum 35-gallon capacity)
- All household garbage must be bagged before placing in containers
- Cans and bags must not exceed 35 pounds in weight for worker safety
- Up to five easy-to-lift yard waste bags accepted weekly with regular refuse
- Do not place tires, televisions, computers, building brick, concrete, or chemicals in refuse
Pittsburgh recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard materials: corrugated shipping boxes flattened and placed inside another box or bin
- Mixed paper: white office paper, newspaper, magazines, softcover books, catalogs, junk mail, paperboard, and paper grocery bags
- Glass bottles and jars: amber, blue, red, green, and clear bottles and jugs (3 gallons or less)
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs: beverage bottles, milk jugs, and yogurt, sour cream, and butter tubs
- Metal food and beverage cans: aluminum cans, steel cans, and bi-metal containers rinsed clean
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and film tanglers (never place recyclables in plastic garbage bags)
- Greasy pizza boxes and food-soiled takeout containers
- Plastic packing materials: Styrofoam, bubble wrap, plastic wrap, and packing peanuts
- Window panes, mirrors, Pyrex cookware, drinking glasses, and ceramic dinnerware
- Electronics, televisions, batteries, and light bulbs
- Garden hoses, ropes, and wire hangers
Pittsburgh bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky or large waste items may be set out curbside with your regularly scheduled refuse pick-up. Limit two items per week. Place at curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the night before collection and no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection. No fee for the first two items for single-family homes; notice is not required. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 412-255-2773 |
Pittsburgh holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Pittsburgh, PA
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Independence Day | Friday, Jul 3, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works Bureau of Environmental Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 412-255-2773
3001 Railroad StreetPittsburgh, PA 15201
These collection rules cover Zone Pittsburgh Citywide Curbside Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Pittsburgh, PA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place at curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the night before collection and no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection. Keep refuse containers accessible and clear of snow or parked vehicles.. These rules apply to Zone Pittsburgh Citywide Curbside Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Pittsburgh?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Pittsburgh Citywide Curbside Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Pittsburgh?
Bulky or large waste items may be set out curbside with your regularly scheduled refuse pick-up. Limit two items per week. Place at curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the night before collection and no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection. No fee for the first two items for single-family homes; notice is not required. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 412-255-2773 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Pittsburgh Citywide Curbside Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Pittsburgh?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard materials: corrugated shipping boxes flattened and placed inside another box or bin, Mixed paper: white office paper, newspaper, magazines, softcover books, catalogs, junk mail, paperboard, and paper grocery bags, Glass bottles and jars: amber, blue, red, green, and clear bottles and jugs (3 gallons or less), Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs: beverage bottles, milk jugs, and yogurt, sour cream, and butter tubs, Metal food and beverage cans: aluminum cans, steel cans, and bi-metal containers rinsed clean. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and film tanglers (never place recyclables in plastic garbage bags), Greasy pizza boxes and food-soiled takeout containers, Plastic packing materials: Styrofoam, bubble wrap, plastic wrap, and packing peanuts, Window panes, mirrors, Pyrex cookware, drinking glasses, and ceramic dinnerware, Electronics, televisions, batteries, and light bulbs, Garden hoses, ropes, and wire hangers. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Pittsburgh Citywide Curbside Routes.