Strip District Drop-Off Center

Recycling Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

📍 3001 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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About This Location

Pittsburgh's Strip District Drop-Off Center at 3001 Railroad St (entrance under the 31st St Bridge) is open 24 hours, 7 days a week for curbside recyclables and has a dedicated glass dumpster — plus weekly e-waste and hazardous material drop-off events through the Pennsylvania Resources Council.

What this location Accepts

✓ Bottles, jars, and jugs (no caps) — place loose, not in bags
✓ Mixed paper and cardboard (flattened)
✓ Metal cans and containers
✓ Glass (dedicated green glass dumpster)
✓ Televisions (PRC e-waste drop, Tue/Thu by appointment)
✓ Computers, laptops, printers, cell phones (PRC e-waste drop, Tue/Thu by appointment)
✓ AC units (PRC e-waste drop, Tue/Thu by appointment)
✓ Motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline (PRC HHW drop, monthly by appointment)
✓ Paint — oil and latex (PRC HHW drop, monthly by appointment)
✓ Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, cleaning products (PRC HHW drop, monthly by appointment)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Yard debris
✕ Scrap metal (not accepted at this site — go to a scrap yard)
✕ Tires
✕ Building materials / construction debris
✕ Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, AC units outside of PRC events)
✕ Items in plastic bags (recyclables must be loose)

Access & restrictions

Infrastructure upgrades underway funded by $1.66M EPA grant as of Aug 2026 — main 24/7 access unaffected

Programs & events

  • PRC Weekly E-Waste Drop-Off — Pennsylvania Resources Council collects electronics every Tuesday 2–6 PM and Thursday 3–7 PM. Appointment required at prc.org/ewastepgh/.
  • PRC Monthly HHW Collection — Monthly household hazardous waste events at this site for paint, chemicals, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs. Appointment required at prc.org/hhwpgh/.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Strip District Drop-Off Center really open 24 hours?

Yes. The main curbside recycling dumpsters and the dedicated glass dumpster at 3001 Railroad St are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The entrance is under the 31st Street Bridge. E-waste and HHW events run on specific weekday windows (Tue 2–6 PM, Thu 3–7 PM) and require appointments through PRC.

How do I drop off a TV or old computer at the Strip District center?

Electronics must go through the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) e-waste program, not the standard 24/7 bins. PRC collects at this site on Tuesdays 2–6 PM and Thursdays 3–7 PM. Book a time slot at prc.org/ewastepgh/ before you arrive — walk-ins are not guaranteed.

Can restaurants and businesses use the Strip District Drop-Off Center?

Yes. The facility explicitly serves small businesses, bars, and restaurants in addition to individual residents. There are no residency restrictions or permits required — anyone can drop off curbside recyclables 24/7.

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Contact & Location

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3001 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours (curbside recyclables and glass drop-off)
Tuesday Open 24 hours; E-waste/HHW: 2:00 PM–6:00 PM (PRC, appointment required)
Wednesday Open 24 hours (curbside recyclables and glass drop-off)
Thursday Open 24 hours; E-waste/HHW: 3:00 PM–7:00 PM (PRC, appointment required)
Friday Open 24 hours (curbside recyclables and glass drop-off)
Saturday Open 24 hours (curbside recyclables and glass drop-off)
Sunday Open 24 hours (curbside recyclables and glass drop-off)

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