Pennsylvania
Recycling drop-off
Pittsburgh recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Pittsburgh Recycling Drop-Off Network.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
City resident recycling program. Tire limit is two per resident per day, off rims. Confirm eligibility for unusual loads with the relevant division.
Hours
- East End, 6814 Hamilton Ave: Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Hazelwood, 40 Melanchton St, Pittsburgh PA 15207: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 412-422-6545.
- West End, 1330 Hassler St, Pittsburgh PA 15220: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 412-937-3054.
- Strip District, 3001 Railroad St, Pittsburgh PA 15201, entrance under 31st Street Bridge: 24 hours daily; 412-255-2631.
- North Point Breeze/Construction Junction, 214 North Lexington St, Pittsburgh PA 15208: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 412-243-5025.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit price stated on the linked facility page. Confirm any access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the operator for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Yard waste at city divisions, cars/SUVs | Free |
| Yard waste, trucks/vans/vehicles towing trailers | $22 |
| Yard waste, dump trucks/large box vans | $54 and DPW Director approval required |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off; use the appropriate county collection program.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures not stated on the linked facility page. Confirm before visiting.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Recycling network, not a general household-trash dump.
- East End, Hazelwood and West End accept curbside recyclables, yard debris, Christmas trees, tires and scrap metal. Strip District and Construction Junction accept curbside recycling with dedicated glass dumpsters. Take glass to those two sites.
- Follow bin signs. Flatten cardboard, keep recyclables loose and do not use plastic bags. Shredded paper goes in a sealed paper bag in a mixed-paper dumpster.
- City list accepts specified paper, flattened cardboard, cans and plastic bottles/jugs/jars/tubs up to 3 gallons. No electronics, hazardous waste, batteries, food waste, Styrofoam, plastic bags/film or durable plastic goods in recycling bins.
- Yard-waste fees are paid by check or money order payable to Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh. No cash or cards.
- Two off-rim tires per resident per day are accepted at division locations. Scrap metal goes in the red roll-off dumpsters.
- The city page has general glass acceptance information but specifically directs drop-off glass to Strip District or Construction Junction; do not assume every division has a glass bin.
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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.