Harrisburg trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly zones Mon–Fri; Recycle Coach app/lookup by address. Verified 2026-10-15 · harrisburgpa.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Recycle Coach app/lookup by address. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Contact the city for recycling details. Verified 2026-10-15 · harrisburgpa.gov |
| Bulk | One bulk item/week (furniture, mattress, carpet roll, etc.) — do not pile; extras subject to fine. Large appliances not bulk — fee/removal via Public Works inquiry. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Harrisburg Department of Public Works Sanitation. |
| Contacts | 717-412-4320; 1820 Paxton St Public Works. Verified 2026-10-15 · harrisburgpa.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
Where
Appointed collection location per account.
Limits
One bulk item/week without fee.
Not allowed
Appliances excluded from free weekly bulk; household hazardous waste via county programs.
Bags
Must use City watertight containers — bags alone not at curb.
Fees and fines
Extra bulk piles subject to fine (stated on trash_recycling.php).
Not yet confirmed: When, Brush.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Find your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · harrisburgpa.gov
Holidays
Citywide holidays delay collection +1 day rest of week (Fri→Sat example on page). See Trash & Recycling holiday schedule link.
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Full details for Harrisburg: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Public Works Sanitation. Weekly zones Mon–Fri; Recycle Coach app/lookup by address. City containers required; place evening before collection. 717-412-4320 / [email protected].
- Recycling
- Collected same weekly day with trash in City containers. Plastics #1, #2, #5; glass bottles/jars drop-off separately (not in curbside mix per trash_recycling.php text). 2026 schedule posted on page title.
- Bulk pickup
- One bulk item/week (furniture, mattress, carpet roll, etc.) — do not pile; extras subject to fine. Large appliances not bulk — fee/removal via Public Works inquiry.
- Curbside: when
- Not yet confirmed
- Curbside: where
- Appointed collection location per account.
- Curbside: limits
- One bulk item/week without fee.
- Curbside: brush
- Not yet confirmed
- Curbside: not allowed
- Appliances excluded from free weekly bulk; household hazardous waste via county programs.
- Curbside: bags
- Must use City watertight containers — bags alone not at curb.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Extra bulk piles subject to fine (stated on trash_recycling.php).
- Holidays
Citywide holidays delay collection +1 day rest of week (Fri→Sat example on page). See Trash & Recycling holiday schedule link.
- Hauler
- City of Harrisburg Department of Public Works Sanitation
- Contacts
- 717-412-4320; 1820 Paxton St Public Works
- Find your day
- Recycle Coach address lookup
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: harrisburgpa.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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