Updated July 10, 2025

*This post will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.*

Mayor Cherelle Parker announced that the work stoppage involving District Council 33 and the City of Philadelphia is over.

A tentative agreement, which has to be ratified by District Council 33 membership, has been reached.

Details about the restoration of City services will be announced as they become available. Follow the City of Philadelphia on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Trash and Recycling

    • Normal curbside trash and recycling collections resume on Monday, July 14.
    • Temporary dumpster sites are being transitioned out and shut down on a rolling basis. Residents can stay updated on the list of sites at phila.gov/sanitation.
    • Residents are urged to use the six Sanitation Convenience Centers to drop off materials. The centers will be open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, they will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beginning Monday, July 14 they will resume normal operations, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Temporary dumpster sites will be staffed with trash compactors and crews as the residual trash and debris is cleaned up.
    • Citizens should report illegal dumping locations outside of temporary sites to 311.
    • All regular sanitation services will resume, including:

Pools, Spraygrounds & Rec Centers

  • Philadelphia Parks and Rec is working to have all the pools that were drained during the work stoppage, refilled by Monday.
  • Recreation Centers will resume normal summer hours, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Streets and Traffic

Department of Streets crews and staff will resume normal operations over the coming days and be fully operational by Monday July 14th.

  • Help keep our crews and crossing guards safe. Pay attention, slow down, and follow all detours and directions while traveling.
  • Check for posted “NO PARKING” signs for street resurfacing and other roadwork.
  • Call 911 for urgent issues, like damage to traffic signals.
  • Call 311 for non-urgent issues, like damage to the roadway, traffic signs, street lights, or unsafe traffic conditions.

Libraries

  • More than half of the Free Library branches are open today as we resume normal library services. Some are open at special hours. Check the Hours and Locations list to find the hours for your neighborhood library.
  • The due dates for currently due library materials have been pushed to July 15 to give people time to return materials.

Revenue

Revenue is offering the full array of customer and taxpayer services.  However, we appreciate the patience of taxpayers and customers as wait times may still be longer than usual. Visit www.phila.gov/revenue/contact-us for updates and contact information.

How to Stay Informed

Be proactive in your awareness. If you have specific concerns about how the work stoppage might affect you or your neighborhood, consider reaching out to your local representatives. They are available to answer questions and assist you as needed.

Consider checking these sources for more updates:

Archived versions of this information can be found at our work stoppage archive blog post.

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