*Published:* 10.28.2019 *Contact:* Fall Yard Waste Collection Day is Saturday, November 16, 2019 PITTSBURGH, PA (October 28, 2019) Pittsburgh residents are encouraged to compost their leaves, grass, branches, and other yard debris on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Your participation in this program helps the environment by diverting valuable resources from the landfill. Yard waste must be left at the curb, following the simple guidelines below. Place trash/recycling at your pick up spot before 6:00 a.m. Yard debris must be in brown paper bags and not weigh more than 35 pounds. Branches must be bundled with fiber twine or natural rope in branch lengths of 5 feet or less. What is accepted? - leaves - branches (4-inch diameter or less) - brush - grass What is not accepted? - plastic bags - metal or wire - rocks, blocks, bricks - dirt or gravel - glass, metal or plastic Please note that regular refuse collection will continue as scheduled on Monday, November 11, 2019, on Veterans Day. What to do with that yard waste year round? The City of Pittsburgh has three drop-off centers that accepts yard debris. Call each center for details and hours: East End Drop-Off Center (2nd Division) 6814 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208 412-665-3609 Hazelwood Drop-Off Center (3rd Division) 40 Melanchton St Pittsburgh, PA 15207 412-422-6524 West End Drop-Off Center (5rd Division) 1330 Hassler St Pittsburgh, PA 15220 412-937-3054 ------------------------------ . LaptopCupGreenMarker