Junk removal costs in Pittsburgh

Every week in Pittsburgh, two bulk items per household can go out with your regular trash. That suits a slow cleanout, like a recliner this week and a dresser the next. Set things out no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before, and get them out by 6 a.m. on collection day.

Weight is the rule to remember. Bags and bins can't go over 35 pounds, which the city compares to a medium-size bag of pet food. Old fencing, carpet and wood have to be bundled and tied, no longer than 5 feet and no heavier than 35 pounds a bundle. Carpet that a professional installed doesn't go at all. Neither do bricks, cement, glass block, countertops or other construction materials. If a mattress or couch has bedbugs or roaches, wrap or seal it in plastic first.

Fridges and air conditioners can't go out, and neither can TVs or computers. Starting in 2026, the city's e-waste vendor, Noble Environmental, takes electronics through drop-offs and community events you sign up for, and fees apply. Freon appliances are on the list for the Pennsylvania Resources Council's Hard to Recycle program.