Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Monroeville
Pennsylvania waste collection runs weekly, with exact days varying by local township, borough, or city routing schedules.
State Mandate
Follow Act 101 guidelines for mandatory community recycling.
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
!Contamination Tips
Bag All Your Refuse
In Monroeville, leaving loose trash in your 45-gallon garbage can is a direct violation of collection rules. Every single piece of garbage must be securely tied in a trash bag before being placed in the can, or the crew will leave it behind.
Dry Out Your Old Paint
You can throw away latex paint with your regular municipal trash, but it must be completely solidified first. Mix kitty litter or commercial paint hardener into the can, wait for it to dry, box it up, and clearly mark the box 'Paint'.
Keep Freon and Screens at Bay
Do not put televisions, computer monitors, or refrigerators at the curb. Refrigerators require specialized removal (e.g., via Duquesne Light), while TVs must go to certified e-waste recyclers like Noble Environmental or ELoop.
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.
About Monroeville Waste Management
The Bagged Trash Mandate for Monroeville Residents
The Municipality of Monroeville uniquely operates its own fleet of refuse trucks to service approximately 10,000 homes each week. Unlike neighboring boroughs that mandate automated cart systems, Monroeville requires residents to provide their own garbage cans, which must not exceed a 45-gallon capacity. A strict rule enforced by the Public Works Department is that all refuse inside these cans must be securely bagged. Absolutely no loose trash is permitted, ensuring cleaner neighborhoods and safer conditions for the municipal collection crew.
Navigating Heavy Items and Furniture Disposal
One of the major perks of Monroeville's municipal waste program is the straightforward bulk item pickup. Residents do not need to call ahead or purchase special stickers for most large household items. Couches, mattresses, dressers, treadmills, and non-Freon appliances like washers, stoves, and dishwashers can simply be placed at the curb on your regular scheduled refuse day. However, there are limits for renovation debris: lumber and carpeting must be cut down to four feet, securely bundled, and weigh no more than 35 pounds.
The Tree Branch and Fall Leaf Program
Landscaping debris requires a slightly different approach in Allegheny County. If you need to dispose of tree branches, you must call the Public Works department at 412-856-3343 to schedule a dedicated chipper truck pickup. The municipality maintains an interesting rule for branch length: it does not matter how long the branch is, provided a single adult human can drag it to the chipper, though the base cannot exceed nine inches in width. Furthermore, a specialized leaf vacuum program runs through October and November for leaves placed in biodegradable bags.
Biweekly Recycling and Free Blue Containers
Monroeville's dedicated recycling crew handles collections on a biweekly basis, synchronized with your standard garbage day but serviced by a specialized recycling truck. Residents are required to use the official blue recycling containers to ensure pickup. If you are a new resident, or simply need a replacement, you can obtain a blue bin completely free of charge by visiting the Monroeville Public Works Garage at 200 Starr Drive between Monday and Thursday.
Drop-off Facilities
Monroeville Public Works Garage
200 Starr Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put a refrigerator or television at the curb in Monroeville?
No. Refrigerators cannot be placed at the curb and must be removed by a specialized company, such as the Duquesne Light rebate program or Appliance Warehouse. Televisions and monitors are also legally banned from curbside pickup and must be taken to certified e-waste facilities like Noble Environmental or ELoop in Delmont.
How large can my garbage cans be?
The Municipality of Monroeville limits resident-provided garbage cans to a maximum capacity of 45 gallons. More importantly, all refuse inside the can must be bagged; the municipal collection crew will not service cans containing loose trash.
Does the municipality pick up tree branches?
Yes, but you must call Public Works at 412-856-3343 to schedule a specialized chipper truck. Branches cannot be wider than 9 inches at the base. While there is no strict length limit, a single adult must be able to pick up and drag the branch to the chipper.
Where do I get a blue recycling bin?
Residents can obtain a special blue recycling container completely free of charge. You simply need to visit the Monroeville Public Works Garage located at 200 Starr Drive, Monday through Thursday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.