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2021 Curbside Recycling/Refuse Newsletter & Calendar

Pittsburgh, meet your new recycling bin.

The City is distributing blue recycling bins to Pittsburgh residents over the next 3 years. It will have a lid to keep your recyclables from becoming litter and visual reminders of what to place inside without needing to bag your recyclables! Recycling is mandatory in the City of Pittsburgh per Chapter 619: Municipal Waste & Recycling Code.

All residents will receive information prior to distribution along with detailed recycling instructions when the bins are delivered.

TO LEARN MOREsearch “blue bins” on pittsburghpa.gov or contact 311 at (412) 255-2621.

PLEASE STAY ALERT, SO NO ONE GETS HURT» Stay back 50 feet from recycling and refuse trucks.

» Slow down and look for workers before you attempt to go around the truck.

» If you use a container it must be under 35 gallons in size.

» If you use plastic bags they must be tied tightly and sealed for collection.

» Please refer to page 3 for more detailed information on bulky waste and how to keep our workers safe.

THANK YOU FOR RECYCLING THESE. NO LIQUIDS.

Aluminum, aerosol and

steel cans. Empty and dry.

Flatten cardboard, bundle and place in your bin or

another box.

Empty bottles, jugs and jars and remove lids or

caps.

Newspaper, mail, magazine, soft/hardback books and paperboard.

Empty bottles, jugs and jars and remove lids or

caps.

City of Pittsburgh Public Works Recycling Drop-off CentersHave additional recycling you want to get rid of right away? Drop off glass bottles, jugs and jars of 3 gallons or less at these locations:

No Needles

Do Not Bag Recyclables When a Bin is Available.

(No Trash)

No Flammables

No Hazardous Materials

No Batteries

No Tanglers, Cords, Hoses

or Chains

WHEN IN DOUBT, LEAVE IT OUT!

Strip District (24-hour drop-off) 3001 Railroad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201Entrance under 31st Street Bridge (412) 255-2631

Beltzhoover/Knoxville (24-hour drop-off)623 Bausman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210At parking lot of McKinley Skate Park (412) 255-2631

Construction Junction214 North Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208Open during regular business hours. (412) 243-5025

East End Drop-Off Center (2nd Division)6814 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15208(412) 665-3609

Hazelwood Drop-Off Center (3rd Divison) 40 Melanchton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207(412) 422-6524

West End Drop-Off Center (5th Division)1330 Hassler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220(412) 937-3054

Have other recyclables including yard debris, shredded paper and tires? Drop them off at these locations. For hours and information on what is accepted search “recycling drop off centers’’ on pittsburghpa.gov.

Electronic and Household Hazardous WasteWant to recycle electronic and household hazardous waste? Pittsburgh’s partner ECS&R collects TVs, computer monitors, Freon appliances, air conditioners, lithium ion batteries, dehumidifiers, or household chemicals such as lead based paint, automotive fluid or pesticides or other hazardous or flammable materials. Visit ecsr.net/pittsburgh-recycling or call 866-815-0016 ext. 100 to schedule a drop-off or curbside appointment. Fees may apply.

LandfillHousehold refuse is picked up curbside every week.» All trash cans used for curbside set out must not exceed 35 gallons in size.» Bulk Items: Each single family home, duplex, small apartment with five or fewer units is allowed two bulk items per unit each week. Common and acceptable bulk items would include furniture, windows, toilets, mattresses, box springs and items too big to fit into a 35 gallon container or heavier than 35 lbs. Any excess over two bulk items will not be picked up unless special arrangements for a fee are made in advance by calling the 311 Response Center at (412) 255-2621. » Yard debris intended for collection with trash cannot exceed five bags.» Excessive construction and demolition materials (besides small renovation projects) will not be collected and can result in a citation. Automotive parts are also prohibited.» Carpeting and fencing must be tied and bundled and not exceed 35 pounds or 5 feet in length.Caution! Special handling of sharp items: (these items are not to be placed with recycling.)» Wrap sharp objects (glass/metal) in heavy paper and place in a box sealed with tape or string, labeled sharp.» Place needles, syringes and lancets in a hard plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, labeled as medical waste.Special handling of animal/human waste:Place diapers, animal feces/litter in a double plastic bag & place outside of the refuse container.

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City of Pittsburgh Spring and Fall Curbside Yard Debris CollectionSATURDAY, APRIL 24 — 2021 SPRING YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 —2021 FALL YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION DAY

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 2021HOLIDAYSWhen a holiday falls on or before your collection day, your pickup will be one day later.JANUARY 1, FRIDAY New Year’s DayJANUARY 18, MONDAY Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMAY 31, MONDAY Memorial DayJULY 5, MONDAY Observed Independence DaySEPTEMBER 6, MONDAY Labor DayNOVEMBER 25, THURSDAY ThanksgivingDECEMBER 25, SATURDAY Christmas

RECYCLE YOURCHRISTMAS TREEChristmas Tree Recycling takes place DECEMBER 26–JANUARY 26, 2021 where multiple drop-off locations through-out Pittsburgh will be made available. Remove all ornaments, tinsel, lights and tree stands before composting. For a list of drop-off locations search “Christmas trees” on pittsburghpa.gov or contact 311 at (412) 255-2621.

2021 City of Pittsburgh Recycling/Refuse Newsletter

CITY OF PITTSBURGHDepartment of Public WorksBureau of Environmental Services3001 Railroad StreetPittsbrugh, PA 15201

WHEN IS YOUR COLLECTION DAY? Type ‘PGH.ST’ into any internet browser and search by address

Branches must be bundled with fiber twine or natural rope in branch lengths of 5 feet or less. Yard debris must be in brown bags and not weigh greater than 35 pounds. Place at your trash/recycling collection site before 6:00 a.m. Material in plastic bags or placed at the curb loose, will NOT be accepted.

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