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4 locations from 9 recycling listings in Philadelphia.
Transfer stations, landfills, and convenience centers where you can haul household trash, bulky items, and recycling yourself. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Transfer Stations & Dumps in Philadelphia
Port Richmond Sanitation Convenience Center
3901 Delaware Ave
Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; closed City holidays
The Port Richmond center at 3901 Delaware Avenue takes oversized trash, recyclables, e-waste, mattresses, and tires from Philadelphia residents. Bring proof of city residency; the gate opens Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Southwest Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Center
3033 S 63rd St
Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; closed City holidays
The Southwest Philadelphia center sits at 3033 S. 63rd Street near Passyunk Avenue and serves city residents with unwrapped mattresses, tires (four per day), and solidified latex paint cans. The same address hosts a fall household hazardous waste event.
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Strawberry Mansion Sanitation Convenience Center
2601 W Glenwood Ave
Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; closed City holidays
The Strawberry Mansion center on West Glenwood Avenue accepts household trash, appliances, electronics, and yard waste in paper bags from Philadelphia residents. Visitors show proof of residency and stay under a 6,000-pound vehicle weight.
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West Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Center
5100 Grays Ave
Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; closed City holidays
This West Philadelphia center at 5100 Grays Avenue handles bulk items, Christmas trees, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs for city residents. Appliances and items with refrigerants are limited to two per day.
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Transfer Stations & Dumps in Philadelphia: FAQ
Can I drop off household trash at a transfer station in Philadelphia, PA?
Most transfer stations and convenience centers take household garbage and bulky items, but some serve only commercial haulers and county sites may ask for proof of residency. Check the listing or call before you go.
How much does the dump cost in Philadelphia, PA?
Fees are usually charged by weight or by load, with surcharges for tires, mattresses, appliances, and construction debris. Some county convenience centers are free for residents because local taxes fund them.
What is the difference between a transfer station and a landfill?
A transfer station is a collection point: waste is unloaded, consolidated, and trucked to a landfill or processing plant. A landfill is the final disposal site. Convenience centers are small residential drop-off sites, often run by the county.