PITTSBURGH, PA (Dec. 20, 2017) - The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works has announced that the Christmas tree recycling program will be available again this year. Residents can take tress to the following drop-off locations to have the tree composted at no cost.
For a tree to be composted at a drop-off location, all ornaments, lights and stands must be removed. Trees in plastic bags or netting will not be accepted. Christmas trees set out at the curb for refuse pick-up will be sent to the landfill.
Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-Off Locations:
Hazelwood Schenley Park Division - Open Year Round
Location: 40 Melanchton St Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: 412-422-6524
East End 2nd Division of Public Works - Open Year Round
6814 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208 (North Dallas Ave. at Hamilton Ave.)
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
Contact: 412-665-3609
West End 5th Division of Public Works - Open Year Round
1330 Hassler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15220 (Off Herschel St. & Steuben St. near Herschel Park)
Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact: 412-937-3054
Strip District Environmental Services Lot - Open January 2018 Only
3001 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (near 30th St. and Railroad St.)
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: 412-255-2773
Baum Grove Parklet in Friendship - Open January 2018 Only
City Sponsored Pilot Drop Off
400 Roup Ave. Pgh PA 15232 (off of Fairmont Ave.)
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: 412-255-2773
Questions? Contact the City of Pittsburgh Recycling Division for more information: (412) 255-2631
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