Recycling drop-off center

City of Pittsburgh Public Works drop-off – West End (DPW 5th Division)

1330 Hassler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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Plan your visit

Operator: City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Pittsburgh only.

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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.

Tires

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

Limit: 2 tires per day per resident, rims removed

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Preparation: Put scrap metal in the red roll-off dumpsters.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Pittsburgh: Curbside Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
- Cardboard must be flattened and placed into another box or bin for collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Pittsburgh: Recycling Drop-Off Locations (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
- The Public Works Divisions (2nd, 3rd, 5th) accept curbside recyclables, yard debris, tires and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal is accepted at the Divisions and should be placed in the red roll-off dumpsters. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are accepted at the Divisions: two tires, rims removed, per day, per resident. Checked October 26, 2026.
- West End (DPW 5th Division): 1330 Hassler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, phone 412-937-3054, open Monday–Friday 8 AM–2 PM and Saturday 7 AM–3 PM. Checked October 26, 2026.
Allegheny County Health Department: Recycling Resource Directory (revised 6/2025) (opens in new tab) · Allegheny County Health Department · effective June 9, 2025
- Allegheny County lists the City’s drop-off locations for scrap metals, tires and recyclables as City of Pittsburgh residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Pittsburgh: Waste Disposal Resources (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
- Tires cannot be picked up curbside but can be disposed of at the public works divisions in the city. Checked October 26, 2026.

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