Pittsburgh Trash Pickup

Address-based schedules, recycling rules, bulk-item guidance, and special-waste routes for residents of the City of Pittsburgh.

City of Pittsburgh Trash Collection

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works (DPW) operates residential curbside trash collection for city residents. Collection is weekly, with your specific day determined by your address.

Finding Your Pickup Day

Start with our 2026 Pittsburgh trash pickup schedule guide for the address-lookup workflow, zone calendars, holiday rule, and set-out times.
Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your pickup day.
When a City-listed holiday falls on or before the regular collection day, affected pickup moves one day later.
Containers and bags must follow the City’s current size, weight, and set-out rules.

Detailed guide: Pittsburgh trash pickup schedule for 2026 , with retrieved dates and direct City sources.

Recycling in Pittsburgh

Accepted Materials

Accepted Paper and cardboard (flatten boxes)
Accepted Glass bottles and jars (rinse clean)
Accepted Aluminum and steel cans
Accepted Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs

Not Accepted Curbside

Keep out Plastic bags or film plastic
Keep out Styrofoam / polystyrene
Keep out Food-soiled containers
Keep out Garden hoses and other durable plastic goods
Keep out Electronics, batteries, or hazardous materials

Note: City curbside recycling is collected every other week. Use our Pittsburgh curbside recycling guide for the City's current accepted and excluded material categories.

For devices that do not belong in the blue bin, use our current Pittsburgh electronics recycling guide.

Bulk Items & Curbside Refuse

Pittsburgh lists named household bulk examples with its weekly curbside refuse service. Confirm that each item matches the current City rules before moving it outside.

Accepted Bulk Items

Furniture examples including chairs, end tables, and shelving
Bicycles, garden tools, and ironing boards
Roasters, grills, and small appliances with no e-waste or refrigerant component
Fewer than five easy-to-lift yard-waste bags

Special Handling Required

Refrigerators, AC units, and dehumidifiers — not accepted curbside
Tires — use a City-listed drop-off or other approved option
Paint and household chemicals — use the City’s special-waste program
Electronics — use the City’s registered e-waste program or another approved recycler

Detailed guide: Pittsburgh bulk trash pickup and curbside refuse rules , including bag, container, bundle, and set-out limits.

Removing a bed? Start with the Pittsburgh mattress disposal guide for current curbside, donation, recycling, bed-frame, and pickup options.

Disposing of paint, pesticides, automotive fluids, or household cleaners? See the Allegheny County household hazardous waste guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my Pittsburgh trash pickup day?

Use our 2026 Pittsburgh pickup schedule guide to apply the holiday and set-out rules, then enter your address in the linked City lookup for the controlling refuse and recycling dates.

What can I put in my Pittsburgh recycling cart?

Pittsburgh's single-stream program accepts eligible paper and cardboard, glass bottles and jars, metal cans, and plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs. Do not include plastic bags, Styrofoam, food-soiled containers, or tanglers like hoses or wire.

Which bulk items does Pittsburgh accept with curbside refuse?

The City accepts listed bulk household items with regular curbside refuse when they follow set-out rules. Refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and other refrigerant appliances are not accepted curbside and need a separate disposal option.

What do I do with old electronics in Pittsburgh?

Do not place televisions or computer electronics with ordinary curbside refuse. In 2026, City residents can register for the City's vendor-operated weekly drop-off, curbside appointment, or community collection event program.

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