Trash Pickup Schedule — Old City, Philadelphia
Old City is where America began — Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Elfreth's Alley (the nation's oldest residential street) anchor the neighborhood. First Friday art walks bring crowds to the galleries along 2nd and 3rd Streets. Historic cobblestone streets meet trendy restaurants and bars in this walkable historic district. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 19106
- Service Provider: Philadelphia Streets Department
- 🗑️ Trash: twice-weekly collection
- ♻️ Recycling: weekly collection
- Data: Community-reported — help verify
📞 Contact Info
- Phone: 311
- Report Missed Pickup: Call within 24 hours
- Official Lookup: www.phila.gov
Find Your Exact Collection Day in Old City
What Goes in Each Bin
🗑️ Black Bin (Trash)
- ✅ Non-recyclable, non-compostable items
- ✅ Bag or wrap loose material
- ❌ No liquids
- ❌ No hazardous waste
- ❌ No electronics or batteries
🌿 Green Bin (Organics)
- ✅ Food scraps & coffee grounds
- ✅ Yard waste & clippings
- ✅ Food-soiled paper
- ❌ NO plastic bags (even compostable)
- 💡 Layer food scraps with yard waste
♻️ Blue Bin (Recycling)
- ✅ Aluminum cans & glass bottles
- ✅ Plastic containers
- ✅ Cardboard & paper
- ❌ No bags or food residue
- 💡 Empty, clean, dry, loose
2026 Holiday Schedule for Old City
No collection on these holidays. Starting on the holiday, pickup shifts forward one day for the rest of that week. Friday pickups move to Saturday during holiday weeks.
New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026
Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026
Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
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