BI-ANNUAL YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION IS THIS SATURDAY APRIL 20

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Services will hold the first of its bi-annual yard debris collection events on Saturday, April 20. Residents should place their yard debris, including branches, leaves, and grass, on the curb for collection before 6:00 a.m. that Saturday. 

DPW’s goal is to reduce the amount of valuable natural resources we deposit into landfills. Yard debris collected from this event will produce local compost, some of which will enrich landscapes throughout the city.   

“This is a great program for the city. It provides residents with a sustainable method to dispose of their yard debris and reduce their carbon footprint,” said City Recycling Supervisor Vanessa Reaves.   

Residents must adhere to the following guidelines to participate:  

• Yard debris must be placed at your typical trash/recycling pick-up spot before 6:00 a.m.   
• Yard debris must be placed in a brown paper bag and weigh no more than 35 pounds. 
• Branches must be bundled with fiber, natural twine, or rope, while measuring less than 5 feet in length and less than 4 inches in diameter. 
• What is collected:
• YES: Leaves, Branches, Brush, Grass, Plants
• NO: Plastic Bags, Metal/Wire, Stones/Rocks, Dirt/Gravel, Garbage/Glass

In addition to the April 20 collection event, residents can dispose of yard debris at the following locations:  

Hazelwood - 3rd Division of Public Works  
Location: 40 Melanchton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207     
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.     
(412) 422-6524   

West End - 5th Division of Public Works  
1330 Hassler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 (Off Herschel and Steuben Streets, near Herschel Park)     
Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.    
(412) 937-3054  

Homewood North - 2nd Division of Public Works  
6814 Hamilton Avenue (North Dallas Avenue at Hamilton Avenue)    
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.    
(412) 665-3609     

Visit the DPW Environmental Services Page (linked here) to learn more about the yard debris disposal processes.