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Trash Collection Canceled

Trash and recycling collections have been canceled for Sunday night, February 22.
Residents in the Sunday night collection zone may place out both trash and recycling on Wednesday night, February 25. Up to 10 bags of trash or 4 (32 gallon) trash cans will be allowed.

At this time, no other collection nights are affected by this storm.
Please check back periodically in case of further updates.

News

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latest news City of Allentown Declares Snow Emergency Ahead of Anticipated Winter Storm Date: February 21, 2026 The City of Allentown has declared a Snow Emergency starting Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 10 p.m. This will allow the City to carry out snow removal operations and ensure public safety during the winter storm. Residents are asked to move vehicles from Snow Emergency Routes, use free public parking decks, and stay off the roads unless necessary. Sunday’s trash and recycling collection is canceled and rescheduled for Wednesday, February 25, with double the normal trash allowed. Read City of Allentown Declares Snow Eme...
Celebrate All Year: 2026 City of Allentown Events Date: February 19, 2026 Explore the City of Allentown’s 2026 event schedule, featuring seasonal favorites, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly activities happ... Read Celebrate All Year: 2026 City of Al...
New Right-to-Know Data Hub Gives Users Easy Access to Public City Records Date: February 16, 2026 As part of its commitment to transparency, the City of Allentown has launched a new Right-to-Know Data Hub to make accessing public records simple ... Read New Right-to-Know Data Hub Gives Us...
Funding Now Open to Turn Vacant Lots into Community Spaces in 1st & 6th Wards Date: February 13, 2026 The City of Allentown is now accepting applications for Love Your Block grants to support small-scale vacant lot improvement projects in the 1st an... Read Funding Now Open to Turn Vacant Lot...
Design the Future of Franklin Park Date: February 11, 2026 The City of Allentown is developing design plans for improvements to Franklin Park. Community input will help guide the project as we work to creat... Read Design the Future of Franklin Park...
Don’t Leaf Us Hanging, Share Your Thoughts on Our Trees! Date: January 14, 2026 Allentown residents now have a tree-mendous opportunity to share their thoughts on the city’s urban forest! The City has launched an online <... Read Don’t Leaf Us Hanging, Share Your T...
Allentown City Council Holds Special Meeting on 2026 Budget Date: January 13, 2026 Posted In: City Council Update Allentown City Council held a special meeting this evening to consider the City’s 2026 Budget. During the meeting, City Council voted ... Read Allentown City Council Holds Specia...

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Santo Napoli
Santo Napoli
Council President
Santo.Napoli@allentownpa.gov
Cynthia Mota
Cynthia Mota
Council Vice President
cynthia.mota@allentownpa.gov
Candida Affa
Candida Affa
Council Person
candida.affa@allentownpa.gov
Jeremy Binder
Jeremy Binder
Council Person
jeremy.binder@allentownpa.gov
Ce-Ce Gerlach
Ce-Ce Gerlach
Council Person
Ce-Ce.Gerlach@allentownpa.gov
Cristian Pungo
Cristian Pungo
Council Person
cristian.pungo@allentownpa.gov
Natalie Santos
Natalie Santos
Council Person
Natalie.Santos@allentownpa.gov

Controller

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