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Bureau of Recycling & Solid Waste

Location & Hours: 

Public Works (641 S 10th St)

Recycling Office Entrance

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

About

Welcome to the Bureau of Recycling & Solid Waste! We provide trash and recycling related services that keep Allentown clean and beautiful.

LABOR DAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Trash and recycling collections are canceled on Sunday night, August 31.
Please place out both trash and recycling for collection on Wednesday night, September 3.
A maximum of 10 bags of trash or 4 (32 gallon) trash cans will be accepted.

No other collection zones are affected by this holiday.

Curbside Collection Information

Contact

Contact Information
Bureau of Recycling & Solid Waste

Phone

(610) 437-8729

Email

SWEEP@allentownpa.gov

Popular Services

Curbside Trash and Recycling

The City offers twice a week trash pickup and once a week recycling pickup. 

 
Curbside Trash and Recycling

The City offers twice a week trash pickup and once a week recycling pickup. 

 

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SWEEP Complaints & Appeals

SWEEP ensures compliance with waste, recycling, and neighborhood improvement ordinances.
SWEEP Complaints & Appeals

SWEEP ensures compliance with waste, recycling, and neighborhood improvement ordinances.

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Animal Control

The Office of Animal Control addresses animal-related issues. 
Animal Control

The Office of Animal Control addresses animal-related issues. 

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Recycling Drop-Off Center

The Recycling Drop-off Center is open 24/7 for everyone to drop off various items.
Recycling Drop-Off Center

The Recycling Drop-off Center is open 24/7 for everyone to drop off various items.

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Yard Waste Drop-Off Site

The 2024 season runs from April 3 to November 23 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 
Yard Waste Drop-Off Site

The 2024 season runs from April 3 to November 23 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 

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Keep Allentown Beautiful

KAB exists to teach and inspire residents to reduce litter and cherish our local environment.
Keep Allentown Beautiful

KAB exists to teach and inspire residents to reduce litter and cherish our local environment.

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Offices

Events

25 Aug 2025 Curbside Trash and Recycling Monday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
26 Aug 2025 Curbside Trash and Recycling Tuesday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
27 Aug 2025 Yard Waste Dropoff Site Open Wednesday 08:00 AM 1401 Oxford Dr. Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
27 Aug 2025 Curbside Trash and Recycling Wednesday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
28 Aug 2025 Curbside Trash and Recycling Thursday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
29 Aug 2025 Curbside Trash and Recycling Friday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
30 Aug 2025 Yard Waste Dropoff Site Open Saturday 08:00 AM 1401 Oxford Dr. Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
31 Aug 2025 Curbside Trash and Recycling Sunday 05:00 PM Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
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