Yard Waste Pick Up

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

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.  

Yard waste must be placed at residents’ usual trash/recycling spot by 6:00 a.m. Saturday April 20, but should not be put out before Friday evening.

Leaves, Grass, Brush:
Must be contained in brown paper bags and not weighing more than 35 pounds

Branches:
Must be bundled with fiber twine or natural rope, in branch widths no more than 4 inches in diameter, and no more than 5 feet in length

Yard waste set out for collection must not contain any plastic bags, glass, rocks, blocks, bricks, dirt or gravel. Yard waste that does not meet the collection guidelines will be left at the curb.   

Year-round, the City of Pittsburgh operates three drop-off centers that accept yard waste during regular business hours. Fees may apply.  

East End Drop-Off Center (2nd Division)  
6814 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 (entrance on Dallas Avenue)  
Monday-Saturday: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (closed on holidays)  

Additional information about the Environmental Services bureau and yard waste can be found at https://pittsburghpa.gov/dpw/environmental-services.