We’re here to help you find the Allentown trash pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Allentown is in Pennsylvania with Syracuse to the northwest, Wilmington and Philadelphia to the south, Bethlehem to the east, Pittsburgh to the west.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Allentown Trash Collection Calendar 2023
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.allentownpa.gov/Public-Works/Recycling-Solid-Waste/Curbside-Collection
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr Day
- Juneteenth
- Veterans Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Collection may move forward one day.
Allentown Trash Collection Map

Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.allentownpa.gov/Public-Works/Solid-waste-recycling for find the collection day for your bulk waste.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
One piece of furniture, a mattress & boxspring set, or 40 lb maximum of construction material.
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
Hazardous waste and Electronics.
Allentown Junk Removal Companies
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Allentown and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2023
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.allentownpa.gov/Public-Works/Recycling-Solid-Waste/Recycling-Drop-off-Center
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Allentown?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.allentownpa.gov/Public-Works/Solid-waste-recycling
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.allentownpa.gov/Public-Works/Recycling-Solid-Waste/Curbside-Collection
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Allentown Public Works Department?
Location
641 S. 10th Street
Allentown, PA 18103
610.437.8729
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm
*Payments accepted until 4:00pm. Cash, check, or money order only.
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