BETTER RECYCLING BETTER BURGH
CURBSIDE SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING PICKUP: All cans must be blue and clearly marked for recycling. Place clean plastic bottles and jugs (remove all caps and lids), aluminum and steel cans, mixed paper and glass into one bin. Flatten, bundle cardboard and place into another box for collection. HANDY TIPS FOR BETTER RECYCLING n USE LESS. Reduce your waste consumption by using reusable grocery bags, water bottles, glass containers, and buying in bulk. n CHOOSE REUSE. Everyday decisions make a difference. Consider buying second-hand items to reduce waste. n RECYCLING IS THE LAW. Recycling is mandatory in the City of Pittsburgh. Avoid fines by participating in the program. n BINS, PLEASE! As the city moves to improve the quality of recycling use a blue bin not exceeding 35 gallons. Place all recyclables loose in a durable, watertight container with a close- fitting lid. Blue bags clog equipment at the recycling facility and degrade the quality of recyclables. n KEEP IT CLEAN. Rinse plastic bottles, jugs, and jars that are 3 gallons or less. Discard dirty items, like greasy pizza boxes and containers that can’t be cleaned. n HARD-TO-RECYCLE and household chemical items have a new home. To recycle TVs, computers, and waste like paint, chemicals and automotive fluids, please contact Pittsburgh’s partner, ECS&R at ecsr.net/pittsburgh-recycling n USE OUR DROP-OFF LOCATIONS for yard debris, tires, shredded paper, and recycling. Construction Junction Strip District* 214 North Lexington Ave 3001 Railroad St Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412-243-5025 West End** East End** 1330 Hassler St 6814 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Pittsburgh, PA 15208 412-937-3054 412-665-3609 Beltzhoover* Hazelwood** McKinley Park 40 Melanchton St Bausman St Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Pittsburgh, PA 15210 412-422-6524
*NOTE: Open 24 hours and available to residents. Some locations may offer Saturday hours; please call. **Drop off your yard debris at these locations to prevent it from going into landfills. n To find out what and where, as well as more details on any of the above please contact 311 by phone, Twitter @PGH311, or pittsburghpa.gov/311