Trash Collection

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Illegal dumping is a persistent problem in Philly. By mapping major dumpsites, this group seeks to spur city action

Normal trash collection schedule to resume Monday as city workers return after strike

Philly Trash Collection

City moves trash collection sites as images of garbage pileups go viral

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Philly to roll out second trash pick up days starting December to combat illegal dumping

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Trash pickups for large items are now available for Philly residents

Bulk trask pickups

New initiative will clean 335 blocks each week in Mount Airy and Germantown

Weekly cleaning program Mt. Airy

Ya Fav Trashman's new podcast is all about keeping Philly clean

Ya Fav Trashman podcast

As Philly's next mayor, Cherelle Parker says struggling communities would be her top concern

Cherelle Parker Philly Mayor

Philly mayor's race 2023: The candidates discuss the Sixers arena, improving SEPTA and cleaning up trash

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Ya Fav Trashman to publish children's book about importance of clean communities

YaFavTrashman Children's Book

Philadelphia could impose heavier fines for illegal dumping as lawmakers push for more spending

Trash Dumping

Trash pick-up delays expected in Philly over coming weeks due to COVID-19 absences

Philly trash delays

Trash, recycling collections to be delayed across Philly this week due to Columbus Day

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Philly to launch maps app that tracks trash, recycling collection

Philly trash app

Trash, recycling collections delayed by one day across Philly due to Labor Day

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Trash, recycling collection expected to operate on regular schedule this week

Philly trash recycling collections

Upper Darby resumes recycling pickup after COVID-19 outbreak among sanitation workers

Upper Darby COVID-19 Sanitation Workers

Trash, recycling collection will continue to be delayed in Philly this week

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Philadelphia trash, recycling collections operating a day late this week, Streets Department says

Philly trash recycling collections

Entire Upper Darby Sanitation Division quarantining for two weeks due to COVID-19 outbreak among staff

Upper Darby Sanitation Department

Philly suspends recycling collection as Tropical Storm Isaias heads north

Philadelphia trash recycling collection

COVID-19 cases, hot weather to blame for Philly's trash backup, Kenney says

Philadelphia trash recycling collection

Don't toss that e-cig: Vaping waste is a whole new headache for schools and cities

Vaping Waste

Streets Department

Philly discontinuing recycling rewards program amid rising market costs

Philadelphia Recycling Bins

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Philly residents don't like the Streets Department, but are good with city trash collection

Carroll - Garbage Truck in Center City Alley

Surviving Stella: what you need to know

Carroll - Snow on Independence Mall

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