| Trash & recycling | Trash and recycling collections are on schedule. |
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What we do
The Department of Sanitation manages the City’s solid waste management system. The system includes trash and recycling collection and waste disposal.
We also clean illegal dumping sites and dispose of:
- Abandoned tires.
- Bulk items.
- Household hazardous waste.
Every year, the Department of Sanitation:
- Collects over 610,000 tons of trash.
- Collects over 80,000 tons of recycling.
- Mechanically cleans 410,000 miles of streets.
- Services over 510,000 households.
We also manage community outreach efforts to encourage recycling and reduce litter. To learn more about how we help keep Philadelphia clean and green, see our programs.
Connect
| Address |
1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102-1676 |
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