Recycling Centers in Pittsburgh, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This directory lists 6 facilities serving the Pittsburgh area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Pittsburgh: A Local Guide
Pittsburgh has 6 recycling centers and drop-off points listed here, including the City of Pittsburgh's East End, West End and Strip District drop-off centers, the nonprofit Pennsylvania Resources Council, and commercial operators Gateway Recycling and Summit Recycling of Penn Hills. The City of Pittsburgh runs a blue-bin curbside recycling program: as of 2025 residents must place recyclables loosely in a City-issued blue bin or 35-gallon blue container (blue bags are no longer accepted), and the program takes plastic jugs, jars, bottles and tubs, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminum cans, flattened cardboard and mixed paper. See more locations on our Pennsylvania recycling hub.
For drop-off, the city operates the East End Drop-Off Center, the West End Drop-Off Center and the Strip District Drop-Off Center. For recycling education and special programs, the Pennsylvania Resources Council is a long-running nonprofit resource. Accepted materials and access rules vary by site, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Exploring the rest of the state? Compare recycling options in Harrisburg, Allentown, Philadelphia and Scranton, or browse every city on the Pennsylvania recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Pittsburgh
How does Pittsburgh curbside recycling work?
The City of Pittsburgh collects recycling at the curb in City-issued blue bins. As of 2025, recyclables must be placed loosely (unbagged) in a blue bin or a 35-gallon blue container; blue recycling bags are no longer accepted. Check the City of Pittsburgh website for your collection day and bin information.
What can I recycle in Pittsburgh?
At the curb and at city drop-off sites, Pittsburgh accepts plastic jugs, jars, bottles and tubs, glass bottles and jars, steel, aluminum and empty aerosol cans, flattened cardboard, and mixed paper such as junk mail, magazines, office paper, newspaper, paperboard and books. Confirm current rules on the city's website, as accepted items are periodically updated.
Where are the city recycling drop-off centers in Pittsburgh?
The City of Pittsburgh operates drop-off centers in the East End, West End and Strip District. Public Works division sites also accept items like yard debris, tires and scrap metal. Hours and accepted materials vary by location, so check each center's page and the city website before you go.
Can businesses recycle through the city program?
Pittsburgh's curbside program is aimed at residents. Commercial recyclers such as Gateway Recycling and Summit Recycling of Penn Hills serve businesses and larger loads. Services, pricing and accepted materials vary, so contact each operator or check its page directly.