In Pennsylvania, we've checked 7 city pickup options in 5 of our 5 Pennsylvania city guides. Enter your ZIP or pick your city to see only what applies to you.
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One bulk item is accepted, only on the second night of your collection week (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday). A matching mattress and box spring set counts as one item.[1]
Set it out between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on your collection night.[1]
Each additional bulk item is $15, paid to the Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste before collection.[2]
Bulky or large waste items, including box springs, mattresses, sofas and dressers, can go out at the curb with your regularly scheduled refuse pickup. Limit two items per week.[6]
Single-family homes pay no charge for 2 or fewer bulk items per collection. Small apartment buildings (5 or fewer units) pay no charge for 2 or fewer per unit.[6]
PittsburghCity fee
Pittsburgh: city fees and paid options
More than two items is a fee-based special pickup: $173.00 for the first hour and $54.00 for each extra hour. Call 412-255-2773.[6]
The City doesn't collect TVs, computers, Freon appliances, hazardous waste, construction debris, batteries, light bulbs, car parts or tires.[6]