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Guidelines for all Residents and Businesses with City Trash Collection
PUT OUT YOUR TRASH AT THE CORRECT TIME
Regular Collection: Trash/recycling should be set out between 7:00 PM the night before collection day and 7:00 AM the day of collection, at your authorized pickup site.
PUT OUT TRASH IN PROPER CONTAINERS Place all trash in metal or other non-corrodible personal trash cans or sealed plastic bags, filled only to the 40 pound limit. Wood scraps along with tree and brush cuttings shall be cut in pieces small enough to fit in a receptacle for set out. These items should be placed in receptacles or bags for collection. NOTE: Cardboard boxes may never be used as containers for trash/recycling
Newspapers and flattened cardboard boxes along with steel, aluminum or bi-metal cans, empty aerosol or paint cans, glass jars and bottles, paper, and #1 through #7 plastics should be placed out as recycling.
USE YOUR OWN CONTAINERS TO DISPOSE OF TRASH City litter baskets are for pedestrian use only. Do not use them to dispose of your household trash.
KNOW WEEKLY LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT OF TRASH Rubbish (Including yard waste if not leaf season): Premises with one unit/ single family: 4 Cans Premises with 2 to 6 units: 6 Cans Premises with businesses: 6 Cans
Two bags may be substituted for one can. Yard waste during leaf season: No Limit Recycling: No Limit
No bag or container may weigh more than 40 pounds.
KNOW WHAT REFUSE THE CITY DOES NOT COLLECT
The following refuse is not collected by the City and shall not be set out for collection nor taken to a Sanitation Convenience Center: A) Highly flammable substances, explosive or radioactive materials, toxic or corrosive substances, or otherwise hazardous material which shall be disposed of as prescribed by the Fire and Health Departments. B) Pathological wastes from medical offices and clinics, which shall be disposed of as prescribed by the Health Department. C) Grass trimmings/clippings. Grass trimmings and clippings should be mulched into the lawn or collected by private landscaping/collection companies. For more information on Grass-Cycling click here. D) Construction Debris
The following refuse may not be set out for curbside collection, but may be taken to a Sanitation Convenience Center: A) Computers, monitors, televisions B) Bulk items, or items that contain significant amounts of metal and are too large to fit in a 32 gallon trash receptacle, such as refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, metal furniture etc. C) Household Hazardous Waste (Items will only be accepted during Household Hazardous Waste Events). For information on the City's Household Hazardous Waste Events, click here D) Tires (limit of four per day).
KNOW WHAT YOU CAN RECYCLE
Metal: Tin, aluminum & steel cans, empty aerosol cans, empty paint cans Glass: Jars and bottles (food and beverage containers) Mixed Paper: Newspaper, magazines, mail (junk and personal), phone books, food boxes (remove plastic liner), computer paper, flyers, wrapping paper (no foil or plastic wrap), beverage cartons (no food-soiled paper) Plastic: #1 through #7 plastics. Look for the number on the bottom of the container to see if it's acceptable.
Examples of #1-#7 Plastics: #1- Soda, water bottles #2- Milk jugs, detergents, shampoo bottles #3- Rigid plastic containers and juice bottles #4- Plastic tubs and lids from butter, margarine, or similar products #6- Plastic cups, plates, and clear to-go containers #7- Many mixed plastic containers and plastic products
Cardboard: Empty and flattened
KNOW WHAT YOU CAN NOT RECYCLE
Metal: Aluminum foil, pots and pans, paper clips Glass: Light bulbs, window glass Mixed Paper: Books (other than magazines), tissues, paper towels, napkins, wax- coated cups or containers, food-soiled paper
Do NOT Recycle Styrofoam, plastic bags, rubber, wood, PVC pipe, packing inserts or "peanuts"
BULK ITEMS AND TIRES The Streets Department does not accept white metal bulk items or tires as part of curbside collection. Automotive tires and appliances, such as, stoves, washing machines, refrigerators, hot water heaters, etc. should be taken away by a private hauler, or residents may bring these items (limit of two bulk items and four tires) to one of our Sanitation Convenience Centers.
Residents may continue to set out compactable furniture, such as sofas, mattresses, box springs etc., for collection at curbside, up to two items per week.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS Contractors and residents are required to dispose of construction debris through a private hauler. All waste materials from construction or remodeling, including but not limited to wood, metal, ceramics, drywall, and demolition materials will not be accepted for collection.
WOOD SCRAPS
Wood scraps along with tree and brush cuttings shall be cut in pieces small enough to fit in a receptacle for collection. These items should be placed in a receptacle or bag for collection.
TELEVISIONS AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Televisions and computer equipment will not be collected curbside. These items may be discarded at scheduled Household Hazardous Waste events, or through other private means. Residents may also bring these items to a Sanitation Convenience Center.
SANITATION CONVENIENCE CENTERS
Sanitation Convenience Centers are also available for residents only. These locations accept rubbish, recyclables, bulk items, or tires. Residents wishing to use the Sanitation Convenience Centers must show proof of Philadelphia residency at the center and must use a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) under 6,000 pounds. No commercial vehicles (i.e. pick up truck) will be allowed to enter. Please note, that all relevant regulations on limits and types of materials still apply. All locations are open Monday through Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., except on City holidays. Southwest Philadelphia - 3033 S. 63rd St., near Passyunk Ave. 215-685-4290 Northwest Philadelphia - 300 block Domino Lane, near Umbria St. 215-685-2501 Northeast Philadelphia - State Rd. & Ashburner St. 215-685-8072
CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARD
Guidelines for Businesses with Private Trash CollectionOBEY THE TIMETABLE FOR PUTTING OUT TRASH
PUT OUT TRASH IN PROPER CONTAINERS Regulations require rigid containers equipped with lids for all trash and garbage put out for private collection. Each lid must be securely closed when waste is in the receptacle and garbage containers must be fully leak-proof. Wood scraps along with tree and brush cuttings shall be cut in pieces small enough to fit in a receptacle for set out. NOTE: Cardboard boxes may never be used as containers for trash or recycling, regardless of who collects it! Newspapers and flattened cardboard boxes along with steel and aluminum cans, glass jars and bottles, paper and #1 through #7 plastics should be placed with your recyclables.
USE YOUR OWN CONTAINERS TO DISPOSE OF TRASH City litter baskets are for pedestrian use only. Do not use them to dispose of your trash.
COMPLY WITH DUMPSTER LAWS Laws governing dumpster usage and placement are in effect. Consult your SWEEP officer for specific rules pertaining to licensing, identification, and frequency of emptying, standards of cleanliness, proper closure, and screening requirement. Dumpsters may not be used for grindable food waste disposal.
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