Recycling in Pittsburgh, PA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• PA DEP: Electronics Recycling (Covered Device Recycling Act) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • The Covered Device Recycling Act (Act 108 of 2010) requires manufacturers to provide recycling programs for desktop and laptop computers, computer monitors, computer peripherals and televisions sold to consumers in Pennsylvania. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEP says CDRA collection sites may be used by small businesses employing fewer than 50 employees; businesses with 50+ employees and public entities (schools, local government offices, religious organizations) are not covered and must make their own arrangements. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses with 50 or more employees and public entities are not covered under the CDRA and must make their own recycling arrangements. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Covered Device Recycling Act, Act 108 of 2010 (P.L. 1083) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania General Assembly
  • Act 108 Section 504: no manufacturer or retailer may charge a consumer a fee or cost for collecting, transporting or recycling a covered device, unless a financial incentive of equal or greater value (such as a coupon or rebate) is provided. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Act 108 defines a consumer as an occupant of a dwelling unit who used the covered device mainly for personal or small business use; a small business is independently owned, employs 50 or fewer people and would otherwise lack access to electronics recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Covered Device Recycling Act Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, Sept. 30, 2011) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • Manufacturers must run ongoing recycling programs offering no-cost covered device collection to consumers, including home-based businesses; "no cost" means no fee unless a coupon or rebate of equal or greater value is given. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection locations that are not retailers and are not affiliated with a manufacturer recycling program may charge fees for covered devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Any collection location, even a retailer or manufacturer-affiliated one, may charge to recycle devices that are not covered devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not covered: TVs with screens under four inches; telephones of any type including mobile phones; typewriters, workstations, servers, calculators, PDAs, GPS units, MP3 players and similar devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Devices contained in an appliance, and motor vehicle components, are excluded from the CDRA. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Covered Device Recycling Act (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • A covered computer device is a desktop or notebook computer, computer monitor or peripheral marketed and intended for consumer use. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered televisions include direct view or projection TVs with a viewable screen of four inches or larger (CRT, plasma, LCD, DLP, LED and similar), marketed for consumer personal use. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A peripheral is a keyboard, printer or other device sold exclusively for external use with a computer that provides input to or output from it. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Electronics (Recycling and Disposal) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP points residents to its CDRA collection sites list (PDF), its HHW Collection Programs page for one-day electronics events, its curbside collection programs page, and the toll-free Recycling Hotline 1-800-346-4242. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: 2026 CDRA Collection Sites (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP's 2026 CDRA Collection Sites list (by county, with addresses) tells consumers to contact a location first to see which electronics it accepts. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Electronics Recycling Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP's electronics collection programs list warns that not all locations accept all items such as TVs, most municipal programs have residency requirements, and some have registration requirements or nominal fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Recycling in Pennsylvania (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP's Recycling in Pennsylvania page describes the CDRA as covering desktop and laptop computers, tablets, televisions and more. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
• Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania General Assembly
  • Act 101 Section 1510(c): anyone selling lead acid batteries at retail must accept used lead acid batteries from customers at the point of transfer, at least equal in number to those purchased, in exchange for new batteries purchased. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retailers must post a notice stating that state law requires them to accept used motor vehicle or other lead acid batteries for recycling in exchange for new batteries purchased. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste brochure 2520-PA-DEP2315 (PDF, rev. 2022) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • DEP: take spent lead acid batteries back to where you bought them; state law requires dealers to accept old batteries when you buy new ones. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Pittsburgh: Bulk Pick Up (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
  • Bulky or large items may be set out curbside with regular refuse pickup, limit two items per week. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk waste includes sofas, recliner chairs and tables, box springs, mattresses and dressers, and stoves, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Do not disassemble bulk items or put them in trash bags; leave items whole. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The City does not collect televisions, computers and peripherals, Freon appliances, household hazardous waste, batteries, light bulbs, car parts or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Single-family dwellings: no charge for two or fewer bulk items per collection. Small apartment buildings (5 or fewer units): no charge for two or fewer per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pickups of more than two items are arranged by calling 412-255-2773: $173.00 for the first hour or portion, plus $54.00 for each additional hour. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Place items at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before and no later than 6 a.m. on collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Pittsburgh: Curbside Refuse (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
  • Weekly curbside refuse also accepts furniture like chairs, end tables and shelving. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Freon appliances such as refrigerators or air conditioners are not accepted curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires and covered electronic devices like computers and televisions are not accepted curbside. 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.
  • Greasy pizza boxes and plastic packing material are not accepted with cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling is mandatory: residents of single-family homes and small apartments (five or fewer) must separate recyclables for bi-weekly curbside 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
  • East End (DPW 2nd Division): 6814 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, phone 412-665-3610. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • East End drop-off hours: Monday–Saturday 8 AM–1:30 PM. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazelwood (DPW 3rd Division): 40 Melanchton St, Pittsburgh, PA 15207, phone 412-422-6545, open Monday–Friday 8 AM–1:30 PM. 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.
  • Strip District (DPW Environmental Services): 3001 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (entrance under 31st St Bridge), open 24 hours, 7 days. 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.
  • Allegheny County directory (2025) lists hours M–F 9am–5pm and Sat 9am–6pm, phone 412-381-8800. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Pittsburgh: Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
  • City of Pittsburgh residents can make appointments to recycle electronics through the City’s vendor Noble Environmental: weekly drop-offs, community events and curbside pickups; fees apply by material type and quantity or weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City residents can drop off single-use alkaline batteries inside the Frick Park Environmental Center free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The City refers residents to PRC’s Hard To Recycle program for electronics, Freon appliances, styrofoam and tires; details and registration at prc.org/collectionevents or 412-488-7490. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The City refers residents to PRC’s Household Chemical Collection program for paint, pesticides, cleaners and other chemicals. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Noble Environmental: City of Pittsburgh E-Waste and HHW Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Noble Environmental
  • Weekly drop-off at 3001 Railroad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30–6:30 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers and laptops are free; all other e-waste including TVs is $0.35/lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paints, oils and antifreeze are $0.35/lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Universal waste (bulbs, batteries) is $0.55/lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appointments are required. Credit/debit cards are the only accepted payment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted items include televisions, computers, laptops, printers, copiers, scanners, keyboards/mice, speakers, cell phones and other electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted household chemicals include oil-based and latex paint, thinners and solvents, plus fluorescent lights and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Aerosols, fluorescent lights and batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside pickup at home: $25.00 base fee plus per-item fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Containers larger than 5 gallons are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Credit/debit cards are the only accepted form of payment. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Construction Junction: Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Construction Junction
  • Construction Junction: 214 North Lexington Street, Pittsburgh PA 15208, open Mon–Sat 9:00–5:00 and Sun 10:00–5:00. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Pittsburgh: Waste Disposal Resources (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
  • Freon-containing appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners can go to Appliance Warehouse, 20 S 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203: no charge to drop off, no rebate. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Evolution E-Cycling: Residential Drop-Off Locations (opens in new tab) · Evolution E-Cycling
  • Evolution E-Cycling headquarters: 2235 Mary St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203, (412) 390-3450. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted items include PCs, laptops, tablets, phone systems and televisions (LED, LCD, CRT, plasma). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Pennsylvania Resources Council: Hard to Recycle Collection Events (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Resources Council
  • PRC’s 2026 Hard to Recycle collections were held across Allegheny County (and one in Butler County), with more to be announced. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions are $35 each (flat screen or CRT), $45 for projection/console TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Microwaves are $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Car tires are $6 each without rim, $14 with rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A $5 fee per car covers unlimited disposal of batteries, computer equipment (towers, laptops, mice, keyboards, tablets) and other small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computer monitors are $20 each and printers $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computer monitors are $20 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Pennsylvania Resources Council: Household Chemical Collection Events (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Resources Council
  • Registration required; a $20 fee for every 10 gallons/50 lbs per vehicle is charged to all participants. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint products are accepted: latex, oil based, alkyd based, arts/crafts chemicals, rust preservatives, water sealers, thinners and strippers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 Household Chemical Collection events included Allegheny County (North Park, Boyce Park, South Park), Cambria, Fayette, Washington and Beaver counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint can go in household trash once dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh ReStore: Donate (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh
  • Free pick-up is available for donations of appliances, furniture and other large approved items, disassembled and ready outside the home or in a garage. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted appliances: refrigerators, freezers, ranges, washers, dryers. Furniture: couches, dining sets, dressers, bookshelves, end tables. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore does not accept televisions, mattresses and box springs, or items that are not in working order or have stains, tears or major damage. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off at ReStore, 7402 Church St., Pittsburgh, PA 15218, 9am–3:30pm Tuesday–Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items not in working order, with missing hardware or broken parts, or with stained or torn fabric are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania: Donation Home Pickup (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
  • Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania offers free donation pickup in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pickup accepts clothing and shoes, household items, books and media, and furniture; it cannot accept mattresses or hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pickup is available in qualifying service areas only; eligibility depends on address and service availability. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania: Acceptable Donated Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
  • Goodwill accepts small furniture; large furniture, mattresses and box springs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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