Representative ZIP 19107
Bulk Trash Pickup in Philadelphia, PA — 2026 Schedule & Rules
Philadelphia bulk trash: Scheduled through 311 service request / not clearly documented on official pages found
Official city pages found only mention requesting service through 311: call 311 in Philadelphia or (215) 686-8686 outside Philadelphia; use the City’s web portal or mobile app (iOS/Android) to submit a service request. The official sanitation page does not give a dedicated bulky-item pickup form or program-specific scheduling details.
Philadelphia bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Scheduled through 311 service request / not clearly documented on official pages found |
|---|---|
| How to schedule | Official city pages found only mention requesting service through 311: call 311 in Philadelphia or (215) 686-8686 outside Philadelphia; use the City’s web portal or mobile app (iOS/Android) to submit a service request. The official sanitation page does not give a dedicated bulky-item pickup form or program-specific scheduling details. |
| How often / limits | Pickup frequency, quantity limits, and any fees for Philadelphia are set by the city or its hauler and can change. For Philadelphia, specific details may vary by neighborhood and can change, so confirm current rules on the official city page below or by contacting the city directly. |
| Where to place items | Place items at the curb following your city’s instructions and only near your scheduled collection day. For Philadelphia, specific details may vary by neighborhood and can change, so confirm current rules on the official city page below or by contacting the city directly. |
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What you can & can’t put out in Philadelphia
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
|---|---|
| The official sanitation page says the City disposes of bulk items and also mentions abandoned tires and household hazardous waste as items it handles in the context of illegal dumping cleanup. No detailed residential bulky-item acceptance list was found on the official pages reviewed. | Hazardous materials, tires, electronics, and construction debris are commonly excluded. See the official page below for the full list. |
Regular trash & recycling in Philadelphia
| Trash | Philadelphia’s Department of Sanitation manages the City’s solid waste system, including trash collection and waste disposal; the official page says trash and recycling collections are on schedule and that the department services over 510,000 households. The city directs missed pickup problems to 311. |
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| Recycling | The City of Philadelphia or its contracted hauler provides recycling collection. See the official page below for what’s accepted and how often it’s collected. |
View Philadelphia trash & recycling details →
Philadelphia 2026 holiday trash schedule
Philadelphia does not collect trash or recyclables on ANY City-observed holiday. Collection will be one day behind schedule for the rest of the week after a holiday. This applies to all officially observed city holidays.
| New Year's DayThu, Jan 1, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
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| Memorial DayMon, May 25, 2026 | Schedule changes No pickup that Monday; the whole week slides one day forward. |
| Independence DaySat, Jul 4, 2026 | Schedule changes Formally observed, but July 4 is a Saturday — weekday pickups usually run as normal. |
| Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026 | Schedule changes No pickup that Monday; the whole week slides one day forward. |
| ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026 | Schedule changes Two no-pickup days this week (Thu + Fri); pickups slide to Sat & Sun. |
| Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026 | Schedule changes Friday pickup slides to Saturday. Mon–Thu unaffected. |
Schedule confirmed from the official Philadelphia source below. Most U.S. cities apply a one-day delay for the rest of the week after an observed holiday — always double-check your own pickup day on the official site before a holiday week. Official Philadelphia holiday schedule →
Philadelphia bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Philadelphia?
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
What items will Philadelphia NOT take?
Official Philadelphia resources
Rules and schedules for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official Philadelphia pages linked above before scheduling.