Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Pennsylvania

9 locations in 3 cities.

Drop-off sites for leaves, grass, brush, and branches, many of which sell mulch or compost back. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so confirm with the facility before you go.

Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off by city

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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City of Pittsburgh East End Recycling Drop-Off (DPW 2nd Division)

6814 Hamilton Ave

412-665-3610

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-1:30 PM

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.

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City of Pittsburgh Hazelwood Recycling Drop-Off (DPW 3rd Division)

40 Melanchton St

412-422-6545

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-1:30 PM

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.

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City of Pittsburgh West End Recycling Drop-Off (DPW 5th Division)

1330 Hassler St

412-937-3054

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-2:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

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.

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Liberty Tire Recycling

Pittsburgh, PA

(412) 562-1700

4.0 (15 reviews)

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.

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McKees Rocks Transfer Station

149 Nichol Avenue

Formerly Penn Waste, this Allegheny County-authorized transfer station at 149 Nichol Avenue in Stowe Township accepts C&D material, roofing, drywall, wood, yard waste, empty paint cans, and household debris. Call ahead for fees and drop-off times.

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