Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Monroeville
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, according to your assigned street route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week (bi-weekly) on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Seasonal leaf pickup runs weekly on regular collection days throughout October and November (biodegradable bags required); brush/branch pickup is available upon request by calling Public Works.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (and no earlier than 4:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside refuse and recycling collection is operated directly by municipal crews and funded through your local Monroeville real estate taxes rather than a separate utility invoice.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Mail, Online, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A 2% discount applies to municipal real estate taxes paid by April 30.
Resident-provided can (any color) Bin (Trash)
Cans are strictly limited to a 45-gallon capacity. ALL refuse inside cans must be bagged; absolutely NO loose trash is permitted. Place at the curb no earlier than 4:00 PM the day before pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Dried paint (must use kitty litter/paint dry and box marked 'Paint')
Special Blue Container Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables are picked up on a biweekly schedule using a special recycling truck. Materials must be placed in the official blue recycling container provided by the municipality.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2
- ✓Clean corrugated cardboard (broken down)
- ✓Aluminum and metal cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Light bulbs
Yard Waste Bin
Leaves must be in biodegradable bags (Oct-Nov). Tree branches require a scheduled pickup (call 412-856-3343) and must be easily draggable by one adult, under 9 inches in diameter at the base.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree branches
- ✓Autumn leaves
- ✓Christmas trees
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular trash day
Placement
Lumber and carpeting must be cut to no longer than 4 feet in length, thoroughly bundled, tied together, and weigh a maximum of 35 pounds.
Accepted
- ✓ Large furniture and couches
- ✓ Mattresses and dressers
- ✓ Washers, dryers, stoves, and dishwashers
- ✓ Treadmills
- ✓ Grills (strictly without propane tanks)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Refrigerators and freezers
- ✕ Televisions and computer monitors
- ✕ Building materials, rocks, or earth
- ✕ Auto parts
- ✕ Stumps, logs, and bushes with root balls
Bulk collection for approved items is included in the municipal service. However, fees will apply for outsourced e-waste drop-offs or private Freon appliance removal.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a designated holiday falls on a weekday on or before your scheduled collection day, all refuse and recycling services will run one day late for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Holiday delays also push back scheduled chipper truck branch collections and seasonal leaf pickups.
Always place your bagged trash out no earlier than 4:00 PM the day preceding your delayed holiday pickup.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October - NovemberThe municipal leaf-recycling program operates exclusively during these peak fall months. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable bags at the curb, where they are collected on your regular garbage day by a completely separate compost truck.
Winter
December - JanuaryFor post-holiday cleanup, Monroeville residents can place their bare, undecorated Christmas trees at the curb on their regular refuse day. A separate municipal truck will circulate through the neighborhoods to collect and mulch them.
Spring & Summer
May - SeptemberIf summer storms leave severe tree debris in your yard, remember that stumps, logs, bushes with roots, and root balls are strictly prohibited from the curbside branch chipping service. You must arrange for private disposal for these heavy items.
Local Tips & Community Info
Municipality-Operated Refuse Collection
The Municipality of Monroeville provides dedicated, weekly trash pickup services directly to approximately 10,000 households using municipal-owned refuse trucks. Keeping our local streets pristine relies on residents understanding their designated service days and strictly adhering to local sanitation policies. While garbage is collected weekly, it is crucial to review the official township calendar to confirm your exact route day, ensuring you never miss a week of standard waste removal.
Curbside Placement and Container Regulations
To ensure a smooth process for the public works crews, residents may place their garbage receptacles at the curb no earlier than 4:00 PM on the afternoon before their scheduled pickup. Monroeville enforces a strict 45-gallon limit for individual trash cans. Furthermore, absolutely no loose trash is permitted; all refuse must be securely tied inside standard garbage bags before being placed in the bin. Loose materials can blow away and create neighborhood litter, so proper bagging is strictly enforced.
Bi-Weekly Recycling Program
In an effort to keep recyclable materials out of regional landfills, the municipality offers a bi-weekly recycling collection program. Your recyclables are picked up on the exact same day as your normal trash, just every other week. Acceptable items include clear and colored glass, aluminum and tin cans, plastics numbered 1 and 7, as well as comingled newspaper and cardboard. If you accumulate extra materials between your designated collection weeks, there are multiple public drop-off dumpsters located at the Municipal Building, Community Park East, and the local Public Works Garage.
Bulky Items, Appliances, and Electronics
Disposing of heavy or specialty items requires a bit of extra planning. Lumber and carpeting can be collected curbside only if they are cut down to a maximum of 4 feet, bundled securely, and weigh less than 35 pounds. Refrigerators and large appliances containing Freon will not be collected by municipal trucks; residents must hire private companies like Appliance Warehouse for a removal fee. Similarly, Pennsylvania law prevents televisions, computer monitors, and hazardous household chemicals from entering regular landfills. E-waste must be taken to specialized regional recyclers like Noble Environmental, or disposed of during the municipality's quarterly collection events.
Tree Branch and Yard Debris Recovery
Instead of clogging up standard garbage trucks with heavy yard waste, Monroeville offers a dedicated tree branch recycling program. Residents who have recently trimmed their trees can simply place the branches at the curb and call the Public Works Department at 412-856-3343 to schedule a specialized chipper truck pickup. The branches must not exceed 9 inches in diameter at the base. Keep in mind that root balls, dirt, stumps, and small bushes are excluded from this specific program.
Holiday Delays and Service Adjustments
Municipal sanitation workers observe major federal holidays. When a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, all refuse and recycling routes for that day and the remainder of the week are typically delayed by exactly one day. The regular schedule resumes the following Monday. During severe winter weather events or icy road conditions, the municipality may announce temporary route suspensions through their official website and local alert systems to keep drivers and residents safe.
Drop-off Facilities
Monroeville Public Works Garage
200 Starr Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put my old television out for regular trash pickup in Monroeville?
No, municipal refuse trucks will not collect televisions, monitors, or computers. E-waste must be recycled through certified vendors like Noble Environmental or dropped off during one of the municipality's quarterly hazardous waste events for a fee.
What is the size limit for garbage cans in the municipality?
Residents are permitted to use garbage receptacles with a maximum capacity of 45 gallons. Additionally, all trash inside the can must be securely bagged, as loose refuse is not accepted.
How do I schedule a pickup for tree branches?
You can schedule a tree branch pickup by dragging the debris to your curb and calling the Monroeville Public Works Department at 412-856-3343. Branches cannot be wider than 9 inches at the base.