DEPARTMENT OF ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES BI-ANNUAL YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION   

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works Environmental Services announced today, when they will hold the first of their twice a year yard debris collection event. Residents are encouraged to place their yard debris e.g., branches, leaves, and grass on their curb for collection before 6:00 a.m. on April 20th, 2024.  

DPW goal is to reduce the amount of valuable natural resources from being deposited into landfills. Yard debris collected from this event will be used to produce local compost. Some of which will be used to 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.  

In order for residents to participate, the following guidelines must be adhered to: 

• 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 5 feet or less in length and less than 4 inches in diameter 

Yard debris not in accordance with guidelines will not be collected. 

Yard debris being accepted at this time includes:   

• Leaves 

• Branches (less than 5 feet in length and less than four inches in diameter)  

• Brush  

• Grass 

Waste not being collected at this time includes: 

• Plastic bags 

• Metal or wire 

• Rocks, blocks, bricks, and ceramics 

• Dirt or gravel 

• Glass, metal, or plastic 

If the April 20th yard debris collection is missed. Residents can visit the following locations to dispose of yard debris: 

• 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 St. Pittsburgh, PA 15220  (Off Herschel St. & Steuben St. 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 Ave (North Dallas Ave. at Hamilton Ave.)    
  Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.    
  (412) 665-3609    

  Visit the DPW Environmental Services Page to learn more about the yard debris disposal processes.