City Of Pittsburgh: Weekend Closure Of The McKinley Park Recycling Drop-Off Center

Pittsburgh PA

09 July, 2021

5:31 PM

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Press release from the City of Pittsburgh: 07.09.2021 PITTSBURGH, PA (July 9, 2021) The McKinley Park recycling drop-off located on Bausman Street in Beltzhoover will be closed on weekends starting July 10, 2021 until further notice. This is due to the excessive amount of illegal dumping in and around the recycling drop-off area.  New hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M. City residents are still able to drop off household recyclables at these recycling drop-off locations:  East End Drop-Off Center (2nd Division) 6814 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208 412-665-3609 Hazelwood Drop-Off Center (3rd Division) 40 Melanchton St Pittsburgh, PA 15207 412-422-6524  West End Drop-Off Center (5th Division) 1330 Hassler St Pittsburgh, PA 15220 412-937-3054  These locations also accept yard debris and tires. Only two (2) tires are allowed per day, per resident, for drop off and must have rims removed beforehand. For yard debris, there is a $21.00 fee for cars, SUVs, pick-ups and vans with trailers. A $52.50 fee for dump trucks or large box vans and prior approval from DPW Director is required. Payments must be made by check or money order only (no cash accepted). Checks are to be made out to "Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh."  Additional drop-off centers are open Monday-Friday and may offer Saturday hours. Call each center for details and hours. Strip District (24-hour drop-off) 3001 Railroad St Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (entrance under 31st St Bridge) 412-255-2631  Construction Junction 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (Monday –Saturday) & Sunday 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  214 North Lexington St Pittsburgh, PA 15208  Open during regular business hours 412-243-5025 More information is available on the Environmental Services website.  This press release was produced by the City of Pittsburgh. The views expressed here are the author's own.