{
 "slug": "philadelphia",
 "city": "Philadelphia",
 "state": "PA",
 "last_checked": "2026-10-24",
 "summary": "Philadelphia collects up to two compactible large items (sofas, bagged mattresses) with weekly trash, and runs an appointment-only Bulk Collection program for metal furniture, appliances, flat-screen TVs and tires. Six Sanitation Convenience Centers accept drop-offs.",
 "sections": {
  "Curbside pickup rules": [
   "Regular trash day: up to two large/compactible items per household per week (e.g., sofas, mattresses, box springs).",
   "Mattresses and box springs must be bagged and sealed in plastic mattress bags for curbside pickup. Unwrapped mattresses are not collected and are subject to fines.",
   "Wooden-frame furniture, fiberglass tubs and toilets can go out with regular trash.",
   "Bulk items such as stoves, washers, air conditioners, and electronics are NOT accepted at the curb on trash day; use Bulk Collection, a convenience center, or a private hauler."
  ],
  "How to book": [
   "Bulk Collection: schedule online at bulkcollection.phila.gov or by contacting Philly311. Appointments are first-come, first-served, up to one month ahead; new dates open after midnight daily.",
   "You get an email with a 4-letter Pickup Code; label each item with it.",
   "Set out at your normal collection point the evening before (no earlier than 5 p.m. Fall/Winter, 7 p.m. Spring/Summer) and by 7 a.m. on pickup day."
  ],
  "Item limits": [
   "Bulk Collection: up to 4 items per appointment, one appointment per household per week. Up to 4 car tires (rims removed) per appointment.",
   "Eligible: residential households including buildings of up to six units. Larger buildings and commercial properties must use a private hauler.",
   "Accepted: major appliances (fridge doors removed), metal-frame furniture (intact), large toys, flat-screen TVs, passenger tires, metal bathtubs. Not accepted: mattresses, hazardous materials, auto parts, construction debris."
  ],
  "Fees": [
   "The City pages reviewed do not list a fee for Bulk Collection or convenience center drop-off by residents. Confirm with Philly311."
  ],
  "Mattress recycling / state bans": [
   "The City pages reviewed do not mention a Pennsylvania mattress recycling requirement; mattresses are handled as trash (bagged at curb, unwrapped at convenience centers). Confirm with the City."
  ],
  "Drop-off sites": [
   "Six Sanitation Convenience Centers, Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m., closed City holidays. Proof of Philadelphia residency required; vehicles under 6,000 lbs; no commercial loads or construction debris.",
   "Bulk/metal items or appliances incl. refrigerant items: 2 per day; tires: 4 per day; electronics and unwrapped mattresses accepted. Oversized items once a week.",
   "Port Richmond, 3901 N Delaware Ave (215-685-1358)",
   "West Philadelphia, 5100 Grays Ave (215-685-2600)",
   "Strawberry Mansion, 2601 W Glenwood Ave (215-685-3981)",
   "Southwest Philadelphia, 3033 S 63rd St (215-685-4290)",
   "Northwest Philadelphia, 300 Domino Ln (215-685-2502)",
   "Northeast Philadelphia, State Rd & Ashburner St (215-685-8072)"
  ]
 },
 "sources": [
  {
   "title": "Bulk Collection | City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation",
   "url": "https://bulkcollection.phila.gov/"
  },
  {
   "title": "Residential trash and recycling rules | City of Philadelphia",
   "url": "https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-sanitation/about/rules-and-regulations/residential-trash-and-recycling-rules/"
  },
  {
   "title": "Residential Bulk Collection Program announcement | City of Philadelphia",
   "url": "https://www.phila.gov/2024-09-23-city-of-philadelphia-residential-bulk-collection-program/"
  },
  {
   "title": "Find a sanitation convenience center | City of Philadelphia",
   "url": "https://www.phila.gov/services/trash-recycling-city-upkeep/find-a-sanitation-convenience-center-to-drop-off-trash-or-recycling/"
  },
  {
   "title": "Sanitation Convenience Centers (City ArcGIS data)",
   "url": "https://services.arcgis.com/fLeGjb7u4uXqeF9q/arcgis/rest/services/Sanitation_Convenience_Centers/FeatureServer/0/query?outFields=*&where=1%3D1"
  }
 ],
 "items": {
  "mattress": {
   "verdict": "Goes out with regular trash, but ONLY if wrapped in a sealed plastic mattress bag. Not taken by Bulk Collection.",
   "facts": [
    "Up to two large items per household go out on regular trash day, including mattresses wrapped in plastic.",
    "Unwrapped mattresses are not collected at the curb and are subject to fines.",
    "The Bulk Collection appointment program does NOT collect mattresses.",
    "Unwrapped mattresses are accepted at Sanitation Convenience Centers (proof of Philadelphia residency required)."
   ],
   "book": [
    "No booking for curbside: bag and seal it, then put it out on your regular trash day.",
    "Drop-off: any of six Sanitation Convenience Centers, Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m., closed City holidays."
   ],
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  },
  "couch": {
   "verdict": "Wooden-frame couches: regular trash day (2 large items/week). Metal-frame furniture: Bulk Collection appointment.",
   "facts": [
    "Up to two large/compactible items (such as sofas) per household on regular trash day.",
    "Furniture with a wooden frame can go out with regular trash. Furniture with a metal frame goes to Bulk Collection (keep it intact).",
    "Bulk Collection: up to 4 items per appointment, one appointment per household per week; households in buildings of up to 6 units.",
    "Convenience centers also take bulk items (limits apply; oversized items once a week)."
   ],
   "book": [
    "Wooden frame: no booking, put it out on trash day.",
    "Metal frame: schedule at bulkcollection.phila.gov or via Philly311; label with your 4-letter Pickup Code; set out the evening before (not before 5 p.m. Fall/Winter, 7 p.m. Spring/Summer) and by 7 a.m."
   ],
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  },
  "fridge": {
   "verdict": "Bulk Collection appointment (doors removed), or drop off at a Sanitation Convenience Center.",
   "facts": [
    "Major appliances such as refrigerators are collected by Bulk Collection appointment; refrigerator doors must be removed.",
    "Appliances are not accepted at the curb on regular trash day.",
    "Bulk Collection: up to 4 items per appointment, one appointment per household per week; households in buildings of up to 6 units.",
    "Convenience centers accept appliances including refrigerant items: 2 per day; proof of residency required."
   ],
   "book": [
    "Schedule at bulkcollection.phila.gov or via Philly311; appointments up to one month ahead, new dates after midnight daily.",
    "Label with your 4-letter Pickup Code; set out the evening before (not before 5 p.m. Fall/Winter, 7 p.m. Spring/Summer) and by 7 a.m."
   ],
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  },
  "tv": {
   "verdict": "Flat-screen TVs: Bulk Collection appointment. Electronics also accepted at Sanitation Convenience Centers.",
   "facts": [
    "Bulk Collection accepts flat-screen TVs by appointment.",
    "Electronics are not accepted at the curb on regular trash day.",
    "Sanitation Convenience Centers accept electronics (proof of Philadelphia residency required).",
    "The City pages reviewed do not specifically address older CRT (tube) TVs in Bulk Collection; a convenience center is the safer option, but confirm with Philly311."
   ],
   "book": [
    "Schedule at bulkcollection.phila.gov or via Philly311; label with your 4-letter Pickup Code; set out the evening before and by 7 a.m.",
    "Or drop off at a convenience center, Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m."
   ],
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  }
 },
 "items_last_checked": "2026-10-24",
 "url": "https://bulkyatlas.com/cities/philadelphia/",
 "site": "Bulky Atlas",
 "disclaimer": "Summarized from the official sources listed; rules change, confirm with the source before acting."
}