Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Upper St. Clair
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, according to your street's assigned schedule.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week (bi-weekly) on your regular trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Curbside collection occurs once in the spring and five times in the fall on designated collection dates, alongside seasonal drop-off events.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (or after 6:00 PM the evening prior, 5:00 PM in winter months)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Standard residential trash and recycling services are covered through municipal taxes with no separate monthly trash bill. Additional carts require an annual fee, while sewage fees are billed separately each month via Jordan Tax Service.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Black Lid (Township-issued) Bin (Trash)
Place at the curb by 6:00 a.m. (or after 6:00 p.m. the night before). All trash must be bagged and fit completely inside the provided cart. Nothing outside the cart will be collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Empty/dried paint cans (lids removed)
Maroon Lid (Township-issued) Bin (Recycling)
Items should be rinsed, dried, and placed loosely in the cart. Do not bag recyclables. Place cart at least three feet away from the trash cart and obstacles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Paper and newsprint
- ✓Plastic and paper to-go cups
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in compostable paper bags. Branches must be tied in bundles. Collected only during designated spring and fall curbside dates, or at the Boyce Compost Site.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Plants and garden residue
- ✓Chipped shrubbery
- ✓Tree trimmings (up to 48 inches long and 3 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a month (Second full week of the month)
Placement
Place your two allowed bulk items next to your black-lidded trash cart by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day during the designated bulk week.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Chairs and sofas
- ✓ Bicycles
- ✓ Large household furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Extra bags of standard trash
- ✕ Cardboard boxes
- ✕ Electronics and TVs
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction materials
If you have an excessive amount of trash or bulk items beyond the two-item limit, you must call Waste Management to arrange a special paid collection.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regular collection day falls on or after an observed weekday holiday, your service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste drop-off events and seasonal curbside pickups are strictly scheduled by date and generally unaffected by standard holidays.
Holidays like Easter or Martin Luther King Jr. Day do not impact the Waste Management collection schedule in Upper St. Clair.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April - MaySpring curbside yard waste pickup is limited to one scheduled date. Ensure you have a supply of compostable paper bags ready, as plastic bags filled with yard debris will be rejected.
Fall
October - NovemberThe Township schedules five distinct curbside leaf collection dates in the fall. Check the public works calendar for your specific street's pickup days.
Winter
December - JanuaryLive, undecorated Christmas trees can be dropped off for recycling at the Public Works building on Truxton Drive from late December through January. Alternatively, WM will accept them as bulk waste in January if cut into smaller sections.
Local Tips & Community Info
Weekly Waste Management and Container Rules
In the Township of Upper St. Clair, residential solid waste is managed through a comprehensive contract with Waste Management. Every household is provided with one township-issued wheeled cart featuring a black lid, which must be used for all standard garbage. Your refuse is collected once per week according to your neighborhood's designated zone. To ensure a smooth pickup process, your black-lid cart must be positioned at the curb by 6:00 AM on your collection day. You are permitted to place the bin out the night before, starting at 6:00 PM, though this is adjusted to 5:00 PM during the darker winter months.
Purchasing Additional Trash Carts
If a single township-issued cart is insufficient for your household's regular waste output, you have the option to add capacity. However, you cannot simply use store-bought cans. Residents must purchase an official secondary cart directly through Waste Management. For the 2026 calendar year, maintaining an extra registered cart incurs an annual fee of $125.94. Once acquired, you must register the serial number of your additional bin with the Upper St. Clair Public Works Department so the truck drivers know it is an authorized container on your account.
Bi-Weekly Recycling Cart Guidelines
Recycling collections operate on a bi-weekly schedule, alternating weeks depending on your specific street assignment. Households utilize a separate township-issued wheeled cart, distinguished by its burgundy lid, specifically designed for automated collection. You can combine flattened cardboard, paper, aluminum cans, and accepted plastics directly into the bin. It is strictly prohibited to bag your recyclables in plastic grocery bags, as the film tangles the machinery at the sorting facility. If non-recyclable materials are spotted inside your burgundy-lid cart, the entire container may be left behind.
Monthly Bulk Item Pickup Schedule
Unlike municipalities that require you to schedule and pay for every large item, Upper St. Clair provides a convenient, built-in monthly bulk collection. During the second full week of each month, households are permitted to leave up to two oversized bulk items at the curb alongside their regular trash cart. Acceptable items include old mattresses, broken bicycles, and pieces of furniture that are too large to fit inside the black-lid bin. Please note that extra garbage bags, cardboard boxes, and yard debris are never considered bulk items and will not be collected under this policy.
Handling Holidays and Missed Collections
Standard collection schedules are subject to a one-day delay when a major holiday falls on a weekday. The township observes delays for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If a holiday occurs on a Wednesday, all collections from Wednesday through Friday are pushed back by one day. If your street was serviced but your properly prepared cart was skipped, you should report the missed pickup directly to the Public Works Department by calling 412-831-9000, extension 2710.
Drop-off Facilities
Village Square Mall Glass Recycling Drop-Off
5000 Oxford Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102
Materials Accepted
Boyce Compost Site
Boyce Road (Next to Ardolino's), Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does my trash bin need to be at the curb in Upper St. Clair?
All trash and recycling carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day, or after 6:00 PM the evening before.
Am I allowed to use a second garbage can for extra trash?
Yes, but it must be an official Waste Management cart. You can purchase one directly from the hauler, which requires paying an annual secondary cart fee to the township.
When can I throw away large furniture or a mattress?
You are allowed to place up to two bulk items at the curb during the second full week of every month on your normal collection day.