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Recycling drop-off center

Sanitation Convenience Center – Southwest Philadelphia

3033 S 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19153

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Plan your visit

Operator
City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation
Hours
Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed City holidays
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Philadelphia only. Businesses: not accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.

Mattresses

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.
  • Bring unwrapped; oversized items once a week.

Box springs

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.
  • Bring unwrapped; oversized items once a week.

Tires

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.
  • Limit: 4 per day

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.
  • Limit: 2 bulk/appliance items per day

Washers and dryers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.
  • Limit: 2 bulk/appliance items per day

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.
  • Large metal household items, two a day.
  • Limit: 2 per day

Paint

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.
  • Latex or water-based paint only, solidified with kitty litter or newspaper.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lb; no commercial loads.
  • Lithium, rechargeable and lead-acid batteries go in the battery containers.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation: Residential trash and recycling rules (opens in new tab) · City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation
    • Bulk items such as stoves, washing machines and air conditioners are not accepted curbside: use a private hauler, take two or fewer to a sanitation convenience center, or use the Bulk Collection program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lithium, rechargeable and lead-acid batteries and fluorescent bulbs (universal waste) go in the bulb or battery containers at a sanitation convenience center, not curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Philadelphia: Find a sanitation convenience center to drop off trash or recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation
    • All six sanitation convenience centers are open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed on City holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Users must show proof of Philadelphia residency; vehicles must weigh under 6,000 pounds; commercial contractors and commercial loads are not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents can drop off regular household items once a day and oversized items once a week. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Automotive tires are accepted, limited to four per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk items, large metal household items or appliances, and items containing refrigerants are accepted, limited to two a day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronic waste, including computers, monitors and televisions, is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex or water-based paint cans are accepted once the paint is solidified with an absorbent such as kitty litter or newspaper. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are accepted unwrapped. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fluorescent light bulbs and lithium, rechargeable and lead-acid batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Philadelphia Recycling and Donation Finder: location data (recycling_and_donations table) (opens in new tab) · City of Philadelphia
    • The City finder tags every Sanitation Convenience Center for appliances, refrigerators and bulky items. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
    • The City recycling and donation finder lists the Sanitation Convenience Center at Southwest Philadelphia at 3033 S 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19153, phone (215) 685-4290. Checked October 26, 2026.

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