October 7, 2021 Upcoming Neighborhood Electronic and Household Hazardous Waste Collection The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works Environmental Services Division will host four electronic waste and household hazardous waste neighborhood collection events on Saturdays this fall. Electronic waste and household hazardous waste includes hard to recycle materials like televisions, computers, paints, batteries, light bulbs, chemicals and more. Appointments are limited and registration is required. Fees apply to most items although the City subsidizes these fees to make them more affordable. Accepted materials and fees can be found here. Additional Information The events are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and advance registration is required. Registration for a five minute appointment can be done online by selecting the preferred event at ecsr.net/pittsburgh-recycling or by calling the City’s 311 line. The fall events follow four events that were held over the summer which were scheduled in coordination with City Councilmembers to identify locations for neighborhood events throughout regions of the city. The upcoming events are: October 16, 2021 in Shadyside at Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 October 23, 2021 in Arlington at New Academy Charter School, 2500 Jonquil Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 November 6, 2021 in Lawrenceville at Goodwill of Southwestern PA, 160 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 November 20, 2021 in Crafton Heights at Middletown Baptist Church, 2660 Middletown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15204
October 13, 2020 Hard-to-Recycle Material Collection Events in Pittsburgh On October 9, the City of Pittsburgh announced that three neighborhood hard-to-recycle material collection events will be coming to Pittsburgh this fall to help residents get rid of electronic or household hazardous waste that could not be collected by refuse and recycling such as TVs, computers, light bulbs, and batteries. About Participants are required to drive to the event location and must remain in their vehicles for the duration of their visit. Social distancing guidelines will be followed for this event and face masks are required. Each event will serve up to 240 people. Additional neighborhoods will be scheduled in 2021. The City of Pittsburgh subsidizes the cost of recycling electronics and household hazardous waste, however, fees apply for most items. Credit cards or checks are the only forms of payment accepted. Accepted materials and fees can be found on the ECS&R website. The Clean Pittsburgh Commission is sponsoring financial assistance, available upon request by contacting 311. Registration Advance registration is required. To register for an appointment, use the links below or call 311. North Side Collection / City Council District 1 Date: October 17, 2020 | Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: 2706 N Charles St, 15214 (Pittsburgh Project Parking Lot) East End Collection/City Council District 8 Date: October 24, 2020 | Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: 315 Shady Ave, 15206 (Calvary Episcopal parking lot) South Side Collection/City Council District 3 Date: November 7, 2020 | Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Three Rivers Heritage Trail Turnaround, 15203 More Information For answers to commonly asked questions, visit the ECS&R website.
