City page lists no residency rule. Cars and SUVs drop yard waste free; larger vehicles pay.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
LimitedTwo tires per resident per day, rims removed.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
AcceptedFree for cars and SUVs; Christmas trees also accepted.
Normal load fee applies
Brush and branches
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Construction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
Call to confirmRecycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| yard waste, truck/van/trailer | $22.00 |
| yard waste, dump truck or large box van | $54.00 (needs DPW Director approval) |
Pay by check or money order payable to Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh; no cash or card.
Payment: check · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
City page lists no residency rule. Cars and SUVs drop yard waste free; larger vehicles pay.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sat | 8:00 am–1:30 pm |
Call ahead for holiday hours and last-load times.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Clamshell take-out containers
- Styrofoam packaging
- Plastic lids
- Keurig cups
- Coffee cups
- Greasy pizza boxes
- Paper plates and food service ware
- Window glass
- Pyrex
- Dinnerware and drinking glasses
- Metal cookware
- Aluminum pans and foil
Free options
Yard waste is free for cars and SUVs.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
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