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Business, Institution, Apartments (6 or more units) and Commercial Recycling
Recycling is mandatory for commercial and institutional establishments in the City of Pittsburgh (Code 619). The operator of every business establishment located within the City of Pittsburgh must establish a program to recycle high grade office paper, plastic bottles, corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans and leaf waste, where applicable. Establishments are also encouraged to recycle old newspaper and mixed paper. Establishments must provide a collection system within their business or operation and can haul the recyclables directly to a processor or may contract a private hauler to collect the recyclables.
Apartments and multi-family dwellings with 6 or more units are considered commercial establishment (City Code 619). If they require city service, they can place commingled material (bottles and cans) and newspaper at the curb for service on collection day. The City may provide roll-out carts for multi-family recycling. However, building managers must obtain and complete a cart distribution and service agreement form from the Recycling Division. Contact the Recycling Division at 412-255-2631 for more information.
Under PA State Act 101 and City Code 619, all recycling tonnages must be reported to the City’s Recycling Division on a quarterly or yearly basis. If a private hauler is used then the hauler can provide the tonnage report to the City on behalf of his clients. For tonnage report forms, please contact the Recycling Division at 412-255-2631.
Your recycling not only helps to recover valuable resources and save energy, but the tonnages reported by private haulers, businesses and institutions also enable the city to attract more funding from the State.
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