Trash and Recycling Services

Location & Hours: 

Public Works (641 S 10th St)

Recycling Office Entrance

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

NOTICE 2/5/25:

Due to the forecasted winter storm, City curbside collection is cancelled on Wednesday night, February 5, 2025. Wednesday’s collection zone is to refrain from placing trash and their bulk item at the curb. On Sunday, February 9, 2025 trash and recycling may be placed out, which includes up to 10 bags of trash or 4 – 32-gallon containers of bagged trash, 1 bulk item, and curbside recycling within a city issued green container. At this time, no other collection zones are affected.

About

The Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste works diligently to keep our city clean and sustainable. We manage a wide range of services, ensuring effective waste disposal, recycling, and community cleanliness.

With a dedicated focus on customer service, environmental sustainability, and community well-being, our office strives to create a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant Allentown for everyone.

 

Allentown residents may pick up City-issued recycling bins for free at our office, located at 641 S. 10th St. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

 

Contact

Contact Information
Bureau of Recycling & Solid Waste

Laws

Chapter 525 - Solid Waste
Chapter 393 - Neighborhood Improvement

Resources

Trash & Recycling Collection Map
Auto Waste Drop Off Sites
Recycling and Trash Information (Brochure)
Folleto informativo sobre reciclaje y basura