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North Main Avenue in Scranton to Close for a Bridge Replacement Project on Tuesday, January 20

The City of Scranton, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), announces the closure of North Main...

January 15, 2026

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Scranton Plans Christmas Tree Pick-up in January

SCRANTON, PA. – Residents in the City of Scranton who need to properly dispose of live Christmas trees can do so for free in the weeks of...

January 5, 2026

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City of Scranton Plans Second Electronics Recycling Event of 2025

SCRANTON, PA. – In an ongoing effort to improve recycling services for residents, the City of Scranton will host its second electronics...

November 5, 2025

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New Scranton Recycling Contract to Reduce Costs, Improve Collection of Cardboard and Paper

SCRANTON, PA. – After building effective solutions to improve refuse pickup and road conditions, Mayor...

June 20, 2025

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Improved Pave Cut Ordinance Will Continue to Keep Drivers Safe in Scranton

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti aims to improve the City of Scranton’s Street openings and excavations code, commonly referred...

March 18, 2025

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Officials Say DPW Software Has Trash and Recycling Pickup on the Right Route 

Software used by the Department of Public Works streamlines work across Scranton Routeware, an innovative software used by the Department...

February 25, 2025

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Pennsylvania American Water (PAWC) Announces Opening of North Washington Avenue, Scranton 

Pennsylvania American Water today announced the reopening of North Washington Avenue in Scranton, between Columbia and Richmont streets....

August 15, 2024

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City of Scranton Recycling, Refuse Pickup to be Impacted April 16 

Residents whose refuse and recycling is normally picked up on Tuesdays will experience some delays this week.  Traffic is expected to be...

April 15, 2024

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Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Paving List

See below for the Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 Paving List Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 Street Paving List 100 Block of Lucky Run Road...

April 2, 2024

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Parker Street Bridge to Close March 27, Detour Planned

Beginning Monday, March 27, and continuing into December 2024, a section of Parker Street in North Scranton will be closed for a...

March 21, 2024

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