PHLSanitation

06/23/2026

Did you know that you can turn any hard sided container (32 gallons or less) into a recycling bin? All you have to do is write on the container "RECYCLING" or pickup a sticker from your local Sanitation Convenience Center. Find the nearest location to you by visiting https://ow.ly/HPEV50ZfOEL

06/22/2026

Block Captains/Community Groups participate in the Tire Round Up Program to clean your community and earn money for neighborhood projects. Learn more by contacting PMBC at (215) 685-3981 or email [email protected] https://ow.ly/cIZN50Zaz9L.

06/19/2026

Today, June 19, the city will be closed, and city services will be curtailed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Residents whose normal collection day is Friday will have their trash and recycling collections picked up on Saturday, June 20. There will be no second trash collection for the week of June 15 https://ow.ly/BGGg50YAIcS.

06/18/2026

The City will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteeth.

Residents with a regular collection day of Friday will have their materials picked up on Saturday, June 20 due to the holiday.

Residents that normally receive trash collection twice weekly will receive one pickup this week, on their regular day.

06/17/2026

Did you know glass bottles and jars are 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly with no loss in purity or quality. To keep your recycling bin clean, rinse and dry glass before placing them in your bin. Visit www.phila.gov/recycling to view additional recyclable items accepted.

06/16/2026

We have a great opportunity for residential blocks and community groups to raise funds and clean up their neighborhoods! Learn more about the Tire Round-Up Program: 215-685-3981/[email protected]. Registration deadline is July 3rd https://www.phila.gov/2025-04-25-tire-round-up-program/.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

There is no second trash collection during City-observed holiday weeks. The City will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteeth. Residents that normally receive trash collection twice weekly will have one pickup this week, on their regular day.

Residents who normally have their trash and recycling picked up Monday through Thursday can set them out on their regular day. Residents with a regular collection day of Friday will have their materials picked up on Saturday, June 20 due to the holiday https://ow.ly/BGGg50YAIcS.

06/12/2026

Shoutout to these incredible success stories!

Congratulations to Corey Widgins, Tynae Robinson, and Brittany Reid for turning access to economic opportunity into achievement and continuing their careers with the City of Philadelphia.

Corey, a former Future Track trainee and now a Sanitation Civil Service employee, returned as a student speaker after completing the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic upskilling program.

Tynae Robinson, hired by Sanitation in October 2025, celebrated another milestone after completing the program and participating in last year's ceremony.

And congratulations to Brittany Reid, a former Future Track trainee and current Sanitation employee with City Wide Cleaning, who recently completed the Office Administration program and was recognized at last night's ceremony.

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to growth are inspiring. We are proud to see members of the Department of Sanitation family continuing to learn, advance, and build successful careers. Congratulations to all!

06/11/2026

On Friday, June 19, the city will be closed, and city services will be curtailed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Residents whose normal collection day is Friday will have their trash and recycling collections picked up on Saturday, June 20. There will be no second trash collection for the week of June 15 https://ow.ly/BGGg50YAIcS.