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Plastic bags don't go in the recycling. What should you do instead?

May 25

Philadelphia launches new citywide cleaning program

May 4

Woman rescued after falling 10 floors in high-rise trash chute

After cutting into the chute and removing debris, firefighters were able to free her about 30 minutes later.

Jun 8

"Lotscapes" Pilot Program

Apr 23

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Dump truck pours debris onto yard after bill dispute | Video

Apr 16

Crews battle heavy flames and smoke from trash fire in Bethlehem

Apr 12

Chester residents urge Philly to stop sending trash to incinerator

Apr 7

Street sweeping resumes across Philadelphia

Apr 6

Camden tackles illegal dumping with monthly bulk waste collection

Feb 20

Latest Videos

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Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft

Jun 25

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Woman rescued after falling into trash chute at high-rise in Hackensack, NJ

Jun 8

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Street sweeping resumes across Philadelphia as seasonal cleanup program begins

Apr 6

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Street sweeping resumes across Philadelphia as seasonal cleanup program begins

Apr 6

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Twice-a-week trash collection begins in North Philadelphia

Jan 5

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Regular trash pickup resumes Monday in Philadelphia as DC 33 members vote on tentative agreement

Jul 14, 2025

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Regular trash pickup resumes Monday in Philadelphia

Jul 14, 2025

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Regular trash pickup resumes Monday in Philadelphia

Jul 14, 2025

Latest Stories

Twice-a-week-trash pickup begins in North Philadelphia

The city of Philadelphia is rolling out twice-a-week trash pickup as part of a plan to fight illegal dumping.

Jan 5

Mayor Parker announces new task force to combat illegal dumping in Philadelphia

The City of Philadelphia is now home to a new task force dedicated to combating illegal dumping.

Oct 24, 2025

Regular trash pickup resumes in Philadelphia as DC 33 members begin voting on contract

Residential trash pickup resumed in Philadelphia on Monday, nearly two weeks after 9,000 members of District Council 33 went on strike.

Jul 14, 2025

City services gradually resume in Philadelphia after tentative deal reached to end DC 33 strike

It's been one day since the strike involving 9,000 Philadelphia city workers ended. Already, we're seeing improvements across the city.

Jul 10, 2025

Fire crews battle flames at 2 separate strike-related trash sites

The cause of those fires is under investigation.

Jul 6, 2025