Small contractors and individuals using pickup trucks may take trash to the following facilities to dispose of materials legally for a fee:
Republic Services Transfer |
Richard Burns, Co. |
Covanta-Energy |
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SOUTH PHILADELPHIA2904 S. Delaware Avenue LOWER NORTHEASTBath and Orthodox Sts. |
KENSINGTON4300 Rising Sun Avenue |
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA58th and Woodland Avenue |
Residents can also purchase a Bagster from home improvement retailers such as Lowes and Home Depot. The Bagster® bag is strong enough to hold up to 3,300 lb of debris and has a capacity of 3 cubic yards or 606 gallons. It can be filled with general household waste as well as construction debris of all shapes and sizes.
For additional information about recycling, check your Business-to-Business Yellow Pages for names of recyclers. You can also call 3-1-1 for information on recycling other materials. The City of Philadelphia is providing this list only as a service and does not endorse any of the companies.
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