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Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Philadelphia, PA

Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Philadelphia residents — from official city and county sources.

At a glance: Philadelphia

Trash day
Weekly trash collection on your assigned day (recycling collected same day); find your day via the City's collection-day lookup
Bulk pickup
Residential Bulk Collection Program by appointment; separate from regular trash collection
Bulk cost
Free
Dump
Port Richmond Sanitation Convenience Center
Hazardous waste
No permanent HHW facility — Philadelphia holds about 7 one-day collection events per year (2026 dates listed in notes); computers/electronics are NOT accepted at HHW events (take them to a Sanitation Convenience Center instead)

Regular trash day

Schedule
Weekly trash collection on your assigned day (recycling collected same day); find your day via the City's collection-day lookup

Official source: phila.gov

Bulk & large-item pickup

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Official source: phila.gov

Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs

NameTypeAddressHoursFees
Port Richmond Sanitation Convenience Centerconvenience-center3901 Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19137
Philadelphia residents only, photo ID required		Mon–Sat 8am–6pmFree for Philadelphia residents (ID required)
Phone
(215) 685-1358
Accepted
bulk items, metal appliances and items containing refrigerants (limit 2 per day), electronics, trash and recycling drop-off
Not accepted
household hazardous waste

Official source: phila.gov

West Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Centerconvenience-center5100 Grays Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Philadelphia residents only, photo ID required		Mon–Sat 8am–6pmFree for Philadelphia residents (ID required)
Phone
(215) 685-2600
Accepted
bulk items, metal appliances and items containing refrigerants (limit 2 per day), electronics, trash and recycling drop-off
Not accepted
household hazardous waste

Official source: phila.gov

Strawberry Mansion Sanitation Convenience Centerconvenience-center2601 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Philadelphia residents only, photo ID required		Mon–Sat 8am–6pmFree for Philadelphia residents (ID required)
Phone
(215) 685-3955
Accepted
bulk items, metal appliances and items containing refrigerants (limit 2 per day), electronics, trash and recycling drop-off
Not accepted
household hazardous waste

Official source: phila.gov

Southwest Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Centerconvenience-center3303 S 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Philadelphia residents only, photo ID required		Mon–Sat 8am–6pmFree for Philadelphia residents (ID required)
Phone
(215) 685-4290
Accepted
bulk items, metal appliances and items containing refrigerants (limit 2 per day), electronics, trash and recycling drop-off
Not accepted
household hazardous waste

Official source: phila.gov

Northwest Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Centerconvenience-centerDomino Lane & Umbria St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Philadelphia residents only, photo ID required		Mon–Sat 8am–6pmFree for Philadelphia residents (ID required)
Phone
(215) 685-2502
Accepted
bulk items, metal appliances and items containing refrigerants (limit 2 per day), electronics, trash and recycling drop-off
Not accepted
household hazardous waste

Official source: phila.gov

Northeast Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Centerconvenience-centerState Rd & Ashburner St, Philadelphia, PA 19136
Philadelphia residents only, photo ID required		Mon–Sat 8am–6pmFree for Philadelphia residents (ID required)
Phone
(215) 685-8072
Accepted
bulk items, metal appliances and items containing refrigerants (limit 2 per day), electronics, trash and recycling drop-off
Not accepted
household hazardous waste

Official source: phila.gov

Household hazardous waste

No permanent HHW facility — Philadelphia holds about 7 one-day collection events per year (2026 dates listed in notes); computers/electronics are NOT accepted at HHW events (take them to a Sanitation Convenience Center instead)

Accepted

Not accepted

Official source: phila.gov

Yard waste

Schedule
Yard waste is collected with regular weekly trash (counts toward weekly limits); during leaf season the City also runs mechanical collection and bagged drop-off at the six Sanitation Convenience Centers

Official source: phila.gov

E-waste

How
Electronics (computers, TVs, etc.) are taken at any of the six Sanitation Convenience Centers during normal business hours; they are not accepted at HHW events
Cost
Free at Sanitation Convenience Centers

Official source: phila.gov

Bulk program is for single-family homes and multi-family dwellings up to 6 units; larger buildings and commercial properties must use private haulers. HHW 2026 events (all 9am–3pm, no registration): Apr 11 Northeast (8401 State Rd), May 9 West (4800 Parkside Ave), Jun 13 Northwest (301 Domino Ln), Jul 9 Northeast (8401 State Rd, Lot 2), Sep 19 North (2121 W York St), Oct 10 Southwest (3033 S 63rd St), Nov 7 Port Richmond (3901 N Delaware Ave).

Frequently asked questions

When is trash day in Philadelphia, PA?
Weekly trash collection on your assigned day (recycling collected same day); find your day via the City's collection-day lookup
When is bulk pickup in Philadelphia, PA?
Residential Bulk Collection Program by appointment; separate from regular trash collection Schedule online at bulkcollection.phila.gov or call 3-1-1; limited appointments, first-come first-served
How much does bulk pickup cost in Philadelphia?
Free
What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Philadelphia?
refrigerators (empty with doors removed), other major appliances (air conditioners, water heaters, microwaves), household furniture, large toys, flat-screen tvs, passenger car tires (rims removed; 4 tires = 1 bulk item), up to 2 large non-metal items per regular trash day, including mattresses wrapped in plastic
Where can I dump trash near Philadelphia?
Port Richmond Sanitation Convenience Center (3901 Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19137); West Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Center (5100 Grays Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143); Strawberry Mansion Sanitation Convenience Center (2601 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132); Southwest Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Center (3303 S 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19153)
Where do I take hazardous waste in Philadelphia?
No permanent HHW facility — Philadelphia holds about 7 one-day collection events per year (2026 dates listed in notes); computers/electronics are NOT accepted at HHW events (take them to a Sanitation Convenience Center instead)
Yard waste in Philadelphia: Yard waste is collected with regular weekly trash (counts toward weekly limits); during leaf season the City also runs mechanical collection and bagged drop-off at the six Sanitation Convenience Centers
Yard waste is collected with regular weekly trash (counts toward weekly limits); during leaf season the City also runs mechanical collection and bagged drop-off at the six Sanitation Convenience Centers
E-waste in Philadelphia: Electronics (computers, TVs, etc.) are taken at any of the six Sanitation Convenience Centers during normal business hours; they are not accepted at HHW events
Electronics (computers, TVs, etc.) are taken at any of the six Sanitation Convenience Centers during normal business hours; they are not accepted at HHW events

Last checked 2026-10-07. Schedules and fees change — confirm on the official city page before hauling.