CityRulesQuiet Hours & City Rules

United States

Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Pittsburgh

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaLocal timezone: America/New_York

Last verified on

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania skyline
Pittsburgh bulk pickup: set out up to two bulky items with your regular trash day, 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Bundles must stay under 35 lb (carpet or fencing tied 5 ft or less). Not accepted curbside: TVs or computers, Freon appliances, tires, hazardous or construction debris. Holiday weeks slide one day.

Service type

curbside

Weekly on the regular refuse day. Place items out after 6:00 p.m. the night before and no later than 6:00 a.m. on pickup day; holiday weeks typically slide one day.

Limits

Set out no more than two bulky items per week within the 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. window. Keep containers 35 gallons or less, bags and bundles 35 lb or less, and tie carpet or fencing bundles under 5 ft. Remove containers by 10:00 p.m. and do not place prohibited items at the curb.

Fees: No fee for up to two bulky items per week. Excessive Bulky Waste Collection is billed at $173 for the first hour and $54 for each additional hour (2025 fee schedule).

Appointment or request

Refer to local hotline

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Call 911 for dumping in progress; otherwise report through Pittsburgh 311 (phone or online).

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Bicycles, Grills or roasters without propane tanks, Small household appliances (excluding e-waste or Freon equipment), Garden tools and similar bulky household items, Carpet or fencing tied in bundles (5 ft max, 35 lb max)
Not accepted
Tires, Covered electronic devices such as TVs and computers, Hazardous, infectious, explosive, or flammable materials, Professionally installed carpeting, Bricks, cement, glass block, countertops, or other construction debris, Automotive parts, Freon appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers), Batteries, light bulbs, wet or oil-based paints
Holiday shifts
When a City observed holiday falls on or before the pickup day, service is usually delayed one day for the rest of that week.

Official service info

Source: Curbside Refuse & Collection Info | City of Pittsburgh

Last verified on .

Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Your service is listed as "curbside" with this schedule: Weekly on the regular refuse day. Place items out after 6:00 p.m. the night before and no later than 6:00 a.m. on pickup day; holiday weeks typically slide one day.. Accepted items: Furniture, Bicycles, Grills or roasters without propane tanks, Small household appliances (excluding e-waste or Freon equipment), Garden tools and similar bulky household items, Carpet or fencing tied in bundles (5 ft max, 35 lb max). Not accepted: Tires, Covered electronic devices such as TVs and computers, Hazardous, infectious, explosive, or flammable materials, Professionally installed carpeting, Bricks, cement, glass block, countertops, or other construction debris, Automotive parts, Freon appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers), Batteries, light bulbs, wet or oil-based paints. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/pennsylvania/pittsburgh

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

Share this guide
X / TwitterFacebook