Recycling centers in Pittsburgh

Allegheny County provides resources and tools for residents to find recycling drop-off locations. While the county itself organizes special collection events for household chemicals and hard to recycle items through the Pennsylvania Resources Council, the primary service is informational support for local recycling access.

Family-owned since 1983 along the Allegheny River, All Foreign Auto Parts runs a four-acre indoor salvage yard at 6375 A.V.R.R. Building #3 in Pittsburgh. The building covers more than 135,000 square feet and holds more than 180,000 foreign and domestic parts. The yard processes parts from over 3,900 vehicles a year, more than 325 a month, bought from auctions, insurance companies, and private sellers. Engines, transmissions, body panels, electrical parts, and interior pieces are inspected, cleaned, and cataloged. Shoppers search the inventory online by one part, by several parts, or by image, and staff locate hard-to-find pieces. Inspected used cars are sold from the same building. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, 7:00 am to noon. Sunday is closed.

Appliance Warehouse at 20 S 6th St takes refrigerators, air conditioners, and other Freon-containing appliances at no charge. The City of Pittsburgh lists it as a drop-off option, with no rebate paid.

The 2nd Division public works yard at 6814 Hamilton Ave takes curbside recyclables, yard waste, Christmas trees, tires, and scrap metal Monday through Saturday. Scrap metal goes in the red roll-off dumpsters, and tires are limited to two per resident per day with rims removed.

Hazelwood's 3rd Division public works yard at 40 Melanchton St accepts curbside recyclables, yard waste, Christmas trees, tires, and scrap metal on weekdays. Recyclables go in loose with no plastic bags. Glass goes to the Strip District or Construction Junction sites instead.

This Environmental Services drop-off sits at 3001 Railroad St, with the entrance under the 31st St Bridge, and stays open around the clock every day. It takes curbside recyclables and has a dedicated glass bin.

The 5th Division yard at 1330 Hassler St runs a Saturday window from 7 AM to 3 PM, longer than the East End yard's. It takes curbside recyclables, yard waste, Christmas trees, tires, and scrap metal. Shredded paper must be in a paper bag and placed in the mixed paper dumpster.

Construction Junction, in the North Point Breeze area at 214 North Lexington St, hosts a city-listed drop-off for curbside recyclables with a dedicated glass bin. Refrigerant-containing appliances are accepted for a handling fee of $10 for small units and $20 for large units, paid at the front register before unloading.

Keystone Iron & Metal is a third-generation, family-owned yard with more than 50 years of metal recycling in Pittsburgh, at the end of Streets Run and Baldwin Road. Mail goes to the East Carson Street address, but GPS should be set to 229 Baldwin Road, then follow the road around the bend to the yard. Certified scale masters weigh loads on state-certified scales. The yard buys aluminum cans, iron and scrap steel, copper, brass, aluminum, lead, stainless steel, and nickel alloys and carbides. Roll-off dumpsters are delivered and picked up for recycling, and staff visit industrial sites to assess heavy equipment, arranging transportation when a piece is too heavy to move. The company is licensed and insured.

Liberty Tire Recycling is North America's premier tire recycling company and the leading tire disposal service in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 2000, we process over 215 million end-of-life tires annually, reclaiming more than 4.7 billion pounds of rubber each year. Our modern tire recycling facility transforms scrap tires into valuable raw materials including crumb rubber, tire-derived fuel (TDF), tire-derived aggregate (TDA), and rubber mulch for landscaping and playgrounds. TIRE RECYCLING SERVICES: • Automotive Tire Recycling: Passenger car tires, light truck tires, and commercial vehicle tires • Industrial Tire Processing: Off-road (OTR) tires, agricultural tires, and heavy equipment tires • Tire Collection Services: Scheduled pickup for businesses, municipalities, and tire dealers • Used Tire Sales: High-quality used tires for wholesale and retail customers • Tire Casings: Retreadable tire casings for commercial fleets • Bicycle Tire Recycling: Partnership with Trek Bicycle for nationwide bike tire recycling ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY: • Zero waste goal: 100% beneficial tire reuse by 2030 • 1.5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions year-over-year • 81.1% end-market utilization rate for sustainable applications • Over 500 community cleanup events in 2023 • Diverts millions of tires from landfills annually PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS: • Crumb rubber for artificial turf, playgrounds, and sports surfaces • Rubber mulch for landscaping and erosion control • Tire-derived fuel for industrial energy recovery • Rubberized asphalt for road construction • Molded rubber products for various industries SERVICE AREAS: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania, and nationwide through our 56 facility network across North America. We serve tire dealers, auto shops, municipalities, construction companies, and commercial fleets. WHY CHOOSE LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING: • 25+ years of tire recycling expertise • EPA-compliant processing facilities • Competitive pricing and reliable service • Environmental stewardship and sustainability focus • tire collection and processing capabilities • A+ Better Business Bureau rating Contact us today for tire recycling services, used tire sales, or to learn more about our sustainable tire disposal solutions in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.

Michael Brothers runs a scrap metal recycling drop-off at 901 Horning Road in Baldwin, listed with a Pittsburgh, PA 15236 mailing address. The South Hills yard pays for all grades of metal on certified scales and takes glass and cardboard from local residents at no charge. Public hours are Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm and Saturday 7am-12:30pm.

Michael Brothers lists a public recycling location at 408 Hoffman Road in Reserve Township, printed as Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The Hoffman Road yard is open Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm and Saturday 7am-12:30pm for scrap metal drop-off. The family-owned company has operated debris removal and recycling in the greater Pittsburgh region for more than 50 years.

U-Pull-&-Pay Pittsburgh is a clean, organized salvage yard where customers can pull their own used auto parts from available inventory. The yard buys junk cars and trucks for cash, providing quotes sight-unseen and free towing service. New vehicles in all makes and models arrive daily, with yard maps and staff guidance to help locate specific parts.