Recycling is mandatory for every resident, business, office and institution in the City of Pittsburgh. The City also provides a recycling drop-off service for residences and small businesses. For more details, check out the website at http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pw/html/recycling.html or call the Recycling Division at 412-255-2631.

Public Works Drop-Off Centers
All Public Works centers are open Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

East End Drop-Off Center (West Homewood/East Liberty)
North Dallas Ave. at Hamilton Ave.
412-665-3609

Hazelwood Drop-Off Center
Melanchton Ave. off 5200 block of Second Ave.
412-422-6524

West End Drop-Off Center
Next to Herschel Field (from Steuben St., turn on Herschel St., turn right on Hassler St. and pass salt igloo)
412-937-3054
Please note: West End Drop-off Center may offer Saturday hours. Call for details.

Strip District Drop-Off Center
(Bureau of Environmental Services)
Facility is open 24 hours/ day. Open to small businesses, bars and restaurants.
30th & Railroad Streets (near City's tow pound and refuse collection offices)
412-255-2773
Please note: Does NOT accept yard debris, scrap metal or tires.

Construction Junction (Point Breeze)
Facility is open during Construction Junction business hours. Call 412-243-5025.
214 N. Lexington Ave. (off Penn Ave.)
Please note: Does NOT accept yard debris, scrap metal or tires.

To make arrangements to dispose of Freon appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers), contact Construction Junction (412-243-5025) or Appliance Warehouse (412-381-8800).


Recyclable Items     

ALL BOTTLES (Aluminum, Glass, Plastic) & Cans & Plastic Containers 1,2,3,4 & 5     Accepted at all drop-off centers

NEWSPAPER  (Tied or loose or in paper bag)     Accepted at all drop-off centers

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD (Must be dry & flat)     Accepted at all drop-off centers

MAGAZINES, CATALOGS & PAPERBOARD (Flatten ALL paperboard)     Accepted at all drop-off centers

WHITE OFFICE (OR COPY) PAPER (Loose ONLY)     Accepted at all drop-off centers

MIXED/COLORED PAPER & JUNK MAIL (Loose or in paper bag)     Accepted at all drop-off centers

YARD DEBRIS (grass clippings, hedges, tree clippings, shrubs, leaves) -  (Loose or in paper bag – No plastic bags) - Accepted at Public Works drop-off centers ONLY (proof of city residency required when dropping off yard debris)

SCRAP METAL (Loose ONLY)     Accepted at Public Works drop-off centers ONLY

SCRAP TIRES (Tires ONLY— No rims)     Accepted at Public Works drop-off centers ONLY


***A new fee for yard debris drop-offs is required. Money orders only. Make payable to City of Pittsburgh Treasurer.
Cars and SUVs  No charge
Cars and SUVs with trailer $20.00 per load
Pickup Trucks and Vans $20.00 per load
Pickup Trucks and Vans with trailer $30.00 per load
Dump Trucks or Large Boxed Vans with prior approval from Director of DPW  $50.00 per load