Philadelphia Delays Trash, Recycling Pickup Due to Snowstorm

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The city of Philadelphia has announced that trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by two days this week due to a major snowstorm hitting the region. Sanitation crews and equipment will be diverted to snow operations, with Monday collections picked up on Wednesday and Tuesday collections picked up on Thursday. The rest of the week's collections will continue in the same sequence, but two days behind the regular schedule.

Why it matters

This delay in trash and recycling pickup is a common occurrence during major winter storms, as cities need to prioritize snow removal and safety operations over regular waste collection. Residents will need to adjust their routines and hold onto their trash and recyclables for the extra days until pickup.

The details

According to the city, there will also be no collection in rear driveways this week, and the collection schedule could change depending on the severity of the storm. The city is under a snow emergency and a disaster emergency declaration, with the storm expected to drop 8-14 inches of snow overnight Sunday into Monday morning.

• Monday collections will be picked up on Wednesday.
• Tuesday collections will be picked up on Thursday.
• The rest of the week's collections will continue in the same sequence, but two days behind the regular schedule.