Pennsylvania
Transfer station
Philadelphia transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Centers (6 locations).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Philadelphia residents with proof of residency. Vehicles under 6,000 lb total weight. No commercial contractors or commercial loads.
Hours
- Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: Free for residents
Where to buy: N/A
Notes: Bring proof of Philadelphia residency.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Trash (up to 6 receptacles or 12 bags) | Free, once a day |
| Bulk items, appliances, refrigerant items (2 per day) | Free, oversized items once a week |
| Automotive tires (4 per day) | Free |
| Electronics, mattresses (unwrapped), recyclables, yard waste in paper bags | Free |
| Latex paint (solidified), fluorescent bulbs, lithium, rechargeable and lead-acid batteries | Free |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Free, unwrapped.
- TVs / electronics: Free.
- Tires: Free, 4 per day.
- Appliances: Free, 2 per day.
- Yard waste / brush: Paper bags only.
Hazardous waste
See county household hazardous waste programs.
Holiday closures
Closed on City holidays.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Construction debris is not accepted.
- Free recycling bins for residents are available at the centers (call ahead).
- Conflict: the city's service page says Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the Sanitation Department's June 2025 drop-off map PDF labels convenience centers 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Call ahead.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.