Streets Department

The City has declared a snow emergency starting 7 a.m., Friday, January 19.

Here’s everything you need to know about snow emergency routes, homeless outreach, and other City services during the snow emergency.

Updates on January 19, 2024 Snow Emergency | Department of Streets Updates on January 18, 2024 Snow Emergency

Trash and recycling update:

Crews will be collecting materials from routes regularly scheduled on Thursdays on Friday, January 19 as per the holiday schedule.

Due to the forecast of snow, Sanitation crews and equipment will be diverted to snow operations beginning Saturday, January 20. Friday’s collections which were scheduled to be picked up Saturday due to the MLK holiday are suspended. Residents who normally have Friday’s collections must hold their materials until the next Friday, January 26 as crews will not be able to pick up materials while they are working on snow operations.

As an alternative, residents may drop off their materials at the City’s Sanitation Convenience Centers which are open for regular hours, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. We thank residents for their patience and cooperation as crews navigate this winter weather event https://ow.ly/mbf050QsnFj.

Due to the inclement weather trash and recycling collections are slightly behind. Please continue to set your materials out as per the holiday schedule. Crews are working quickly as possible to access materials. We thank residents for their patience as crews work to navigate through the inclement weather.

Trash and recycling collections remain on a holiday schedule. Residents should continue to set materials out one day later than normal for pick up. Residents with rear driveway collections may experience delays as crews try to navigate through inaccessible driveways that may be iced over. Please leave materials out for pick up. We thank residents for their patience and cooperation as we continue to weather the storm.

View and track trucks assigned to a route for salting and plowing. Select the PlowPHL tab on the StreetSmartPHL.phila.gov website.

We want to stay ahead of this storm, so a hybrid of vehicles have been deployed that will treat the entire city. Over 100 trucks and 50,000 tons of salt are on hand for this winter weather event https://ow.ly/9Ktu50Qr8jk.

Crews have prepared snow operations prior to tonight's forecasted storm. Roadways have been brined and salt trucks will be out to stay ahead of storm. Please give yourself room between your vehicle and trucks treating roads.

Today, the city is closed, and city services are curtailed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr holiday. Trash and recycling collections will resume on Tuesday, January 16. Residents should set their materials out one day later than usual for the week of January 15.

On Monday, January 15, the city will be closed, and city services will be curtailed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr holiday. Trash and recycling collections will resume on Tuesday, January 16. Residents should set their materials out one day later than usual for the week of January 15.

Today is the last day to recycle your Christmas Tree for free with the Streets Department. Bring your live tree to one of our designated locations or a Sanitation Convenience Center, and we'll take care of the recycling for you. As a reminder, all trees must be free of lights, decorations and ornaments.

Visit https://bit.ly/3Ory0mD for the nearest drop-off location.

Major roadways have been brined and salt trucks will be out today as we stay ahead of the pending weather event.

As you prepare for the winter weather, stay informed and stay alert! Text "ReadyPhila" to 888-777 to receive free text updates about excessive cold advisories from the City. More tips on how to ⬇️

Winter Weather: What you Need to Know to be Prepared | Office of Emergency Management Simple steps to help you prepare for Winter Weather at home.

Today marks the start of our annual Christmas Tree Recycling program!

From now through January 13, residents can recycle trees for free at one of our designated locations. Trees should be untied and free of decorations, lights, and ornaments.

To find a drop-off site near you, visit https://bit.ly/3UwYdSb. Happy New Year and happy recycling!

The Streets Department would like to wish all of Philadelphia a joyous and prosperous new year! In observance of the holiday, there are no trash and recycling collections today. Residents should set their materials out one day later than usual during the week of January 1 https://ow.ly/fbg650QmCPb.

Happy New Year's! There will be no trash and recycling collections on Monday, January 1, in observance of the holiday. During the week of January 1, residents should set their materials out for pickup one day later than usual.

🎶 Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, it's time to recycle you sustainably! 🎶 (We're pretty sure that's how the song goes, anyway.) 🎄

Don't forget, when it comes time to dispose of your live trees, residents can visit a drop-off site to recycle them.

The Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs from January 2 through January 13. During these two weeks, bring your tree to one of our 13 designated locations hosted on Saturdays, January 6 and 13 or to a Sanitation Convenience Center Monday - Saturday. For details, visit phila.gov/streets/christmas-trees.

Dr. Murray, principal of Rowen Elementary, gifted two brand new LED stop signs to the two School Crossing Guards who support Rowen students in crossing the busy six-point intersection in front of the school. A special thank you to Takisha Ward, Bonita Womack and ALL of the School Crossing Guards who provide an invaluable service for our city's children throughout the year.

Happy Holidays from the Streets Department! We wish you a joyous holiday as you celebrate with family and friends. Reminder: No trash and recycling collections today. Due to the holiday, materials will be picked up one day late this week https://ow.ly/IXls50QliCs.

Merry Christmas from the Streets Department! There will be no trash and recycling collections on Monday, December 25, in observance of the holiday. Collections will be picked up one day behind the regular schedule during the week. During the holiday season, there are more items to recycle. Citizens are reminded to practice recycling during the holiday season and year-round https://ow.ly/681x50Qlixb.

The 600 block of E Thayer St is not only the first-place winner in the 2023 Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee (PMBC) Clean Block Contest, but the residents also LOVE Christmas. Check out how the residents have decorated the block to celebrate the holiday.

As you check off your holiday to-dos, don't forget to add recycling right to the list, so that you can help keep the season merry, bright AND sustainable. For important tips and information on the city’s holiday recycling program visit https://www.phila.gov/recycling .

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As you prepare for the winter season, stay informed and stay alert! Text "ReadyPhila" to 888-777 to receive free text updates about excessive cold advisories from the City, including info on public safety and municipal services. More tips on how to ⬇️

Winter Weather: What you Need to Know to be Prepared | Office of Emergency Management Simple steps to help you prepare for Winter Weather at home.

It’s estimated that Americans generate 25% more waste than average between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day—that’s almost 1,000 pounds of trash per household. As the holiday season is upon us, we offer a few tips on how to include RECYCLING RIGHT in your holiday to-do list. Check out our holiday recycling list https://ow.ly/enIj50QjRtl)