Trash, recycling & city upkeep | Services | City of Philadelphia Translate It looks like your device language is set to . Would you like to translate this page? Services Trash, recycling & city upkeep Help keep Philadelphia clean and green. Learn the rules for curbside trash and recycling collection Find your trash and recycling collection day Check out the trash and recycling pickup schedule. Find a sanitation convenience center to drop off trash or recycling Residents can drop off oversized trash, yard waste, recycling, and other items at six transfer stations around the city. Drop off household hazardous waste How to safely get rid of hazardous waste at a collection site or event. Schedule trash collection for bulky household items Make an appointment to get bulk collection for refrigerators, air conditioners, tires, and other large household items. Report a problem with trash, recycling, or city upkeep You can report illegal dumping, graffiti, sanitation code violations, dead animals in the street, and missed trash or recycling collection. Get a recycling bin Residential households can pick up a new recycling bin from select locations. Request trash pickup for a condo or co-op Get weekly trash and recycling pickup for your condo or co-op. Commercial trash and recycling Trash and recycling services for Philadelphia businesses. Dumpsters How to get licenses for dumpsters in Philadelphia. Become a block captain Block captains organize cleaning and beautification efforts for their block. Dispose of Christmas trees Where and how you can dispose of Christmas trees if you live in Philadelphia. Recycle fall leaves The City performs mechanical leaf collection in certain areas, and you can drop off bagged leaves at collection events. Top Birth, marriage & life events Business & self-employment Cars, parking & transportation Crime, law & justice Culture & recreation Diversity, inclusion, accessibility & immigration Education & learning Ethics & transparency Mental & physical health Payments, assistance & taxes Permits, violations & licenses Property, lots & housing Safety & emergency preparedness Streets, sidewalks & alleys Trash, recycling & city upkeep Trees, parks & the environment Water, gas & utilities Working & jobs Zoning, planning & development Service directory