Allentown, PA Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Allentown, Pennsylvania — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Allentown, PA is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash Recycle Yard Bulk
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Allentown services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Recycling | Monday · Tuesday · Thursday · Friday · Sunday | Depends on your zone — check the Recycling zone list |
| Bulk | Wednesday · Thursday · Friday | Depends on your zone — check the Bulk zone list |
| Yard waste | Monday · Tuesday · Wednesday · Thursday · Friday | Depends on your zone — check the Yard waste zone list |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown trash area 1 (Monday/Thursday) | Monday/Thursday | Full-service area: recycling Monday, yard Monday, bulk Thursday. |
| Allentown trash area 2 (Monday/Thursday) | Monday/Thursday | Full-service area: recycling Thursday, yard Thursday, bulk Thursday. |
| Allentown trash area 3 (Tuesday/Friday) | Tuesday/Friday | Full-service area: recycling Tuesday, yard Tuesday, bulk Friday. |
| Allentown trash area 4 (Sunday/Wednesday) | Sunday/Wednesday | Full-service area: recycling Sunday, yard Wednesday, bulk Wednesday. |
| Allentown trash area 6 (Monday/Thursday) | Monday/Thursday | Full-service area: recycling Monday, yard Monday, bulk Thursday. |
| Allentown trash area 8 (Monday/Thursday) | Monday/Thursday | Full-service area: recycling Thursday, yard Thursday, bulk Thursday. |
| Allentown trash area 9 (Sunday/Wednesday) | Sunday/Wednesday | Full-service area: recycling Sunday, yard Wednesday, bulk Wednesday. |
| Allentown trash area 10 (Monday/Thursday) | Monday/Thursday | Full-service area: recycling Thursday, yard Thursday, bulk Thursday. |
| Allentown trash area 12 (Tuesday/Friday) | Tuesday/Friday | Full-service area: recycling Tuesday, yard Tuesday, bulk Friday. |
| Allentown trash area 14 (Tuesday/Friday) | Tuesday/Friday | Full-service area: recycling Friday, yard Friday, bulk Friday. |
| Allentown trash area 16 (Tuesday/Friday) | Tuesday/Friday | Full-service area: recycling Friday, yard Friday, bulk Friday. |
When is recycling collected?
Recycling day by zone — recycling runs on its own schedule, which can differ from trash. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown recycling area 1 (Monday) | Monday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
| Allentown recycling area 6 (Monday) | Monday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
| Allentown recycling area 3 (Tuesday) | Tuesday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
| Allentown recycling area 12 (Tuesday) | Tuesday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
| Allentown recycling area 2 (Thursday) | Thursday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
| Allentown recycling area 8 (Thursday) | Thursday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
| Allentown recycling area 10 (Thursday) | Thursday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
| Allentown recycling area 14 (Friday) | Friday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
| Allentown recycling area 16 (Friday) | Friday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
| Allentown recycling area 4 (Sunday) | Sunday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
| Allentown recycling area 9 (Sunday) | Sunday | Weekly recycling for this area. |
Bulk collection days by zone
Use the zone list with the city’s current schedule.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown bulk area 4 (Wednesday) | Wednesday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
| Allentown bulk area 9 (Wednesday) | Wednesday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
| Allentown bulk area 1 (Thursday) | Thursday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
| Allentown bulk area 2 (Thursday) | Thursday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
| Allentown bulk area 6 (Thursday) | Thursday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
| Allentown bulk area 8 (Thursday) | Thursday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
| Allentown bulk area 10 (Thursday) | Thursday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
| Allentown bulk area 3 (Friday) | Friday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
| Allentown bulk area 12 (Friday) | Friday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
| Allentown bulk area 14 (Friday) | Friday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
| Allentown bulk area 16 (Friday) | Friday | Weekly bulk item pickup day. |
Yard waste collection days by zone
Use the zone list with the city’s current schedule.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown yard area 1 (Monday) | Monday | Yard waste. Color zone: YELLOW |
| Allentown yard area 6 (Monday) | Monday | Yard waste. Color zone: BLUE |
| Allentown yard area 3 (Tuesday) | Tuesday | Yard waste. Color zone: YELLOW |
| Allentown yard area 12 (Tuesday) | Tuesday | Yard waste. Color zone: BLUE |
| Allentown yard area 4 (Wednesday) | Wednesday | Yard waste. Color zone: YELLOW |
| Allentown yard area 9 (Wednesday) | Wednesday | Yard waste. Color zone: BLUE |
| Allentown yard area 2 (Thursday) | Thursday | Yard waste. Color zone: YELLOW |
| Allentown yard area 8 (Thursday) | Thursday | Yard waste. Color zone: BLUE |
| Allentown yard area 10 (Thursday) | Thursday | Yard waste. Color zone: BLUE |
| Allentown yard area 14 (Friday) | Friday | Yard waste. Color zone: BLUE |
| Allentown yard area 16 (Friday) | Friday | Yard waste. Color zone: YELLOW |
Service days by zone
The city publishes service-specific zone or cycle details rather than one shared date calendar.
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Sunday collection — Two Allentown zones show SUN/WED trash - one of the few US cities with Sunday residential collection; confirm before quoting.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Allentown Bureau of Solid Waste | |
| Recycling | City of Allentown Bureau of Solid Waste | |
| Bulk | City of Allentown Bureau of Solid Waste | |
| Yard waste | City of Allentown Bureau of Solid Waste |
Common questions
The things Allentown residents ask most.
What days is trash picked up in Allentown, PA?
Twice a week - Monday/Thursday, Sunday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Friday depending on zone; recycling, yard waste (color zones) and bulk each have their own zone day.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Allentown's collection zones FS: 11 zones with 2x/week trash (incl. a Sunday route), recycling, yard-waste color zones and bulk day.
Population 125,000 · Sources: City of Allentown Yard Waste / Collection Zones (owner AllentownPA) · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.