Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania resident guide
Pittsburgh trash, recycling, bulk pickup & yard waste dates
Find the Pittsburgh weekly refuse day, use the two item bulk allowance, check every other week recycling, and prepare for the exact 2026 yard waste dates.
Official source links checked on August 31, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
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Pittsburgh collects ordinary household refuse weekly. Containers must hold 35 gallons or less, and each bag or container must weigh no more than 35 pounds.
Pittsburgh collects curbside recycling every other week. Use PGH.ST or the neighborhood calendar to identify the correct blue recycling week.
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How Pittsburgh service works
Use PGH.ST or the official collection map to confirm the weekly refuse day. Ordinary eligible bulk follows that route without an appointment. Electronics and household hazardous waste use the separate Noble Environmental registration.
Pittsburgh 2026 resident collection guide
Pittsburgh includes two bulk items with weekly refuse
Ordinary eligible bulk does not need an appointment, but the two item limit matters. Recycling alternates by week, and curbside yard waste uses two published Saturday dates in 2026.
Use the dwelling's regular weekly refuse day.
Setout can begin after 6 p.m. the night before collection.
Use PGH.ST or the neighborhood calendar for the blue week.
The spring collection occurred April 25 and the fall event is the second 2026 date.
Branches must also stay under four inches wide and five feet long.
Fall leaf and yard waste pickupPittsburgh's fall yard waste collection is November 7Exact 2026 dates confirmed
Pittsburgh published two Saturday curbside yard waste events for 2026. The spring event occurred April 25, and the remaining fall event is Saturday, November 7.
Place prepared material at the usual trash and recycling point before 6 a.m.
Use paper bags for loose material and natural rope for branches.
Both the branch width and length must stay within the published limits.
Published fall 2026 collection windows
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
What residents should do
- Save Saturday, November 7, 2026 as the remaining curbside yard waste date.
- Put leaves, grass, plants, and small trimmings in paper bags, never plastic bags.
- Bundle branches with natural rope and keep every bundle under the size and weight limits.
- Place the material at the normal collection point before 6 a.m. on the Saturday event.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
Each dwelling may set out two eligible bulk items each week. Carpet and fencing bundles must weigh no more than 35 pounds and be no longer than five feet.
Place items at the normal curbside collection point after 6 p.m. the night before and by 6 a.m. on collection day. Keep the sidewalk and street access clear and remove empty containers by 10 p.m.
Local detail that matters
What makes Pittsburgh service different
Pittsburgh includes a small bulk allowance with weekly refuse rather than using a monthly neighborhood event. Yard waste is different: the City published two Saturday curbside dates for 2026 and also operates year round drop off centers.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
Eligible household furniture, bicycles, garden tools, ironing boards, roasters, grills, small appliances without electronics, and prepared carpet or fencing within the published limits.
Not accepted
Tires, electronics, hazardous or flammable material, vehicle parts, construction debris, batteries, light bulbs, wet paint, and appliances containing refrigerant require another disposal path.
Holiday collectionPittsburgh published its remaining 2026 holiday delays2026 schedule confirmed
When a listed Environmental Services holiday falls on or before the normal collection day, pickup moves one day later. A Friday holiday moves Friday routes to Saturday.
One day later when the holiday affects the route
Collection on and after the holiday moves one day later for the remainder of that week.
- Memorial Day, Monday, May 25
- Juneteenth, Friday, June 19
- Labor Day, Monday, September 7
- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26
- Christmas Day, Friday, December 25
Common questions
Pittsburgh collection FAQ
Do I need an appointment for Pittsburgh bulk pickup?
Not for the ordinary two item curbside allowance. Eligible items follow the dwelling's regular weekly refuse day.
How many bulk items will Pittsburgh collect?
Each dwelling may set out up to two eligible bulky items each week on the regular refuse day.
Will Pittsburgh collect a refrigerator or television with bulk trash?
No. Appliances containing refrigerant and covered electronics use separate approved disposal services rather than ordinary curbside collection.
When are Pittsburgh's 2026 yard waste collection dates?
The City published Saturday, April 25 and Saturday, November 7, 2026. Place prepared material at the normal collection point before 6 a.m.
How should Pittsburgh residents prepare leaves and branches?
Use paper bags for leaves, grass, plants, and small trimmings. Tie branches with natural rope, keep them under four inches in diameter and five feet long, and keep every bag or bundle under 35 pounds.
How often does Pittsburgh collect recycling?
Curbside recycling is collected every other week. Use the address schedule or neighborhood calendar to find the correct week.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 31, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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