Attention Philadelphia Renters

WHEN IS MY TRASH COLLECTION DAY?

As a renter, it is difficult to keep track of when to put out the trash, especially if
you’re one to move around a lot. Be sure to ask the landlord or Philadelphia property manager what the day is for trash pickup and recycling. If you forget to do this, there is a very easy way to figure it out.

•  If you forgot to ask, go to http://citymaps.phila.gov. Click on “City Facility &
  Service Area Maps.”
• Click on the pull down tab labeled “Service Areas” and select “Rubbish Days.”
• You will see the map that defines how the area is split up for trash collection. Zoom in to your specific location, which will have a day of the week over it. The further you zoom in, the clearer the zones become.
• You can follow the same directions for recycling by pulling down the tab labeled “Service Areas” and selecting “Recycling Days.”
• Trash and recycling should be set out between 7:00 PM the night before your authorized day and 7:00 AM the day of pickup.
• There is an area from Vine Street to Bainbridge Street, from the Schuylkill River to the Delaware River, where waste should be set out no later than 6:00 AM the day of pick up.

 

PUTTING OUT TRASH THE RIGHT WAY

Trash must be placed in personal trashcans or plastic bags. These may only bePhiladelphia has specific rules on the right containers to dispose trash in and limits to
the amount of trash disposed.

• filled to the 40 lb. limit.
• Wood scraps and other loose items must be securely tied into bundles. They may not exceed four feet long and two feet thick.
• You must use your own containers for your trash. City litter baskets are for pedestrian usage only.
• Know your weekly limits on the amount of trash you can dispose of. Each house is allowed, at the most, 4 – 32-gallon receptacles or 8 – 30″x37″ bags of trash, every week. The weight limit for each disposal is 40 lbs. and should not exceed, in total, 240 lbs.

 

CAR PARTS, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, ELECTRONICS & MORE

If it’s time to get rid of the old television, or you need to dispose of a flat tire, make sure you follow the city’s guidelines.

• The Streets Department no longer accepts metal-bulk items, tires, or like-items during curbside pickup. These need to be disposed of by a private hauler or residents may bring items (limit of 2) to a Sanitation Convenience Center.
• Construction debris needs to be removed by a private hauler. These waste materials will NOT be collected.
• Televisions and electronics are not accepted curbside and need to be discarded at Household Hazardous Waste events.

 

WHAT PHILADELPHIA BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRASH

Everything above is the same if you’re a business with private trash collection. However, you do need to know one following item.

• Make sure you are complying with dumpster laws. Consult your SWEEP officer for you specific rules and guidelines.

Here’s to hoping for a clean and green world!