Erie trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Refuse in bags or rigid cans ≤35 gal, ≤50 lb when full. Missed trash/recycling/compost 814-870-1390 (calendar also lists 814-870-1450 for missed). Verified 2026-10-15 · erie.pa.us |
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| Curbside | Refuse collection night; bulky on scheduled night only; ≤24 hours before collection for any curb items. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Same refuse collection night — clear plastic bags or resident-supplied blue bin (city does not provide bins; no blue bags). Verified 2026-10-15 · erie.pa.us |
| Bulk | Contact the city for bulk pickup details. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · erie.pa.us |
| Hauler | City of Erie Bureau of Refuse and Recycling. |
| Contacts | Large items 814-870-1550; missed 814-870-1390; Recycling coordinator 814-870-1255; City Hall 626 State St. Verified 2026-10-15 · erie.pa.us |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Refuse collection night; bulky on scheduled night only; ≤24 hours before collection for any curb items.
Where
Curbside; clear of parked vehicles; space for equipment.
Limits
Can 35 gal / 50 lb; carpet bulk 4 rolls max per pickup.
Not allowed
Bulky: appliances, tires, electronics, household hazardous waste, construction debris; recycling contamination rules above.
Bags
Trash bagged or canned; recycling in clear bags or blue bin only.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Verified 2026-10-15 · erie.pa.us
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Full details for Erie: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Bureau of Refuse & Recycling — residential refuse nights (day via Trash Pickup Map PDF / bit.ly map). Refuse in bags or rigid cans ≤35 gal, ≤50 lb when full. Bulky/large items not in regular bags. Missed trash/recycling/compost 814-870-1390 (calendar also lists 814-870-1450 for missed).
- Recycling
- Same refuse collection night — clear plastic bags or resident-supplied blue bin (city does not provide bins; no blue bags). Accept curbside: newspaper/office paper/magazines/junk mail (≥2×2 in); #1/#2 bottles/jugs/jars with screw tops (caps in trash); flattened cardboard/paperboard; metal food/beverage cans. No curbside glass (drop Bayfront Glass etc.). Shredded paper in own clear bag. Not curbside: Styrofoam, food-contaminated items, plastic cups/tubs/clamshells/toys, plastic bags.
- Bulk pickup
- Free large-item program — schedule online cityof.erie.pa.us/largeitempickup or 814-870-1550 (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Weekdays); 6-digit confirmation required or illegal dumping citation. Up to 3 items online flow; place curbside night of scheduled pickup; ≤24 hours early per code. Carpet 4 ft sections, ≤4 rolls. Glass removed to box labeled GLASS. Not appliances, tires, electronics, household hazardous waste, construction wood. Wait up to ~2 weeks for appointment.
- Curbside: when
- Refuse collection night; bulky on scheduled night only; ≤24 hours before collection for any curb items.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; clear of parked vehicles; space for equipment.
- Curbside: limits
- Can 35 gal / 50 lb; carpet bulk 4 rolls max per pickup.
- Curbside: brush
- Fall leaves Oct 4–Dec 3, 2026 curbside — compostable pale green ASTM D6400 bags or open hard containers; no cardboard/plastic bags; no pet waste; don’t rake into street.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Bulky: appliances, tires, electronics, household hazardous waste, construction debris; recycling contamination rules above.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bagged or canned; recycling in clear bags or blue bin only.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Illegal dumping citation for unscheduled bulky set-out (no dollar on page).
- Holidays
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- City of Erie Bureau of Refuse and Recycling
- Contacts
- Large items 814-870-1550; missed 814-870-1390; Recycling coordinator 814-870-1255; City Hall 626 State St
- Find your day
- Refuse pickup map / large-item scheduler
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: erie.pa.us
Bulk: erie.pa.us
Holidays: erie.pa.us
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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