Bureau of Refuse and Recycling

Bureau of Refuse and Recycling

Bureau of Refuse and Recycling

The Bureau of Refuse and Recycling oversees trash collection, recycling programs, and education on proper waste disposal to support environmental sustainability and public health.

Leaf collection runs October 26-30 and November 9-14. View the leaf collection schedule.

2026 Recycling Calendar See your recycling pickup weeks for the year in a printable calendar. View the Calendar 2026 Recycling Calendar: ADA and Spanish View the 2026 calendar in ADA-accessible and Spanish versions. View Translations What Scranton Recycles Check which items can go in your recycling bin. View the List

Calendar Key

  • Red: Cardboard and Paper
  • Blue: Commingled
  • Yellow: No Service Day

Who Should I Contact?

If you have questions or concerns, use the contacts below to reach the appropriate department.

Recycling Questions Email the Bureau of Refuse and Recycling with questions about recycling in the City of Scranton. recycle@scrantonpa.gov Leaves, Grass, Brush, and Bulk Pickups Contact the Department of Public Works for leaf, grass, brush, and bulk pickups.

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 570.348.4180

Leaf Collection

Bagged Leaf Pickup

Residents can place leaves in brown paper yard waste bags and leave them curbside during their regularly scheduled cardboard and paper recycling pickups (red weeks on the calendar):

  • October 26 to October 30
  • November 9 to November 14

Please keep leaves separate from household trash and other recyclables. Leaves in plastic bags cannot be composted.

Leaf Vac Schedule

Department of Public Works crews will be out with the leaf vac on the schedule below, with special attention to mountain swales and basin grates in all areas. The schedule may change based on staffing and equipment availability.

Monday East Mountain / South Side
Tuesday East Scranton / Hill Section
Wednesday West Mountain / West Side
Thursday Green Ridge / Central City
Friday City Parks

Help Keep Storm Drains Clear Leaves in the street can clog storm drains and cause flooding. Please keep leaves out of the gutters and away from basin grates.

Learn About Stormwater

Holiday Pick-Ups

When a week has a holiday, weather delay, or disruption of service, recycling pick-ups will be pushed to the following day of the week.

Example One
Calendar week with no service on Monday. Pick-ups for Monday through Friday each move one day later, ending on Saturday.
Example Two
Calendar week with no service on Wednesday. Monday and Tuesday pick-ups stay the same, and Wednesday through Friday pick-ups each move one day later, ending on Saturday.

Reminder: While garbage is often picked up in the court or alley, recycling is always picked up curbside on the front or side of your home.

Recycling Resources

Hard-to-Recycle Items Find out how to dispose of items that can’t go in your recycling bin. View Items Residential Recycling Information Recycling guidelines for residents, available in English and Spanish. View the Guide Commercial Recycling Requirements Recycling requirements for businesses and commercial properties. View Requirements Pay or Obtain Refuse Information Pay your refuse fee or look up refuse information. Go to Payments

Recycling News and Updates:

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