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Proper waste and recycling reporting helps the City plan smarter and build a cleaner, greener Philadelphia. The Commercial Waste and Recycling Portal is a tool to support businesses recycling practices while advancing citywide sustainability goals https://wasterecycling.phila.gov/

Block Captain Andrew and his neighbors are exactly what the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee (PMBC) is all about — neighbors organizing neighbors, building community pride, and creating cleaner, stronger blocks across Philadelphia through local leadership and teamwork. A cleaner Philadelphia starts at the block level https://ow.ly/cwxo50Z5Ilg.

Backstage Access!

Before the performers took the stage and before thousands of fans arrived for the Roots Picnic, we had the best seat in the house.

From litter cleanup to site preparation, our crews worked behind the scenes at Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park to help ensure the grounds were clean, welcoming, and ready for one of Philadelphia’s biggest music events. While the spotlight shines on the stage, a lot of work happens beforehand to help create a great experience for everyone attending.

Tips When Requesting Alleygators:
Each alley is eligible for one cleaning per year.
Available to City of Philadelphia residents only.
Limited to alleyways within Philadelphia.
Duplicate block requests will not be accepted in the same calendar year.
Please let your block captain and neighbors know before submitting

Before You Request:
If your alleyway has a locked gate, please include contact information for someone with a key. Crews cannot clean locked or inaccessible alleys https://ow.ly/JmbW50Z1bur.

The Philadelphia Department of Sanitation would like to congratulate Anthony Sweeney, a longtime employee, on being recognized as the 2026 Integrity Icon by the Philadelphia Citizen for his outstanding service and commitment to Philadelphia.

Anthony’s dedication, leadership, and tireless work helping keep our city clean and moving forward continue to make a lasting impact on neighborhoods and residents across Philadelphia. Well deserved recognition for a true sanitation superhero.

North Philly residents, your perspective matters!

Join a conversation about recycling messaging, neighborhood engagement, and how the city can better connect with residents on Wednesday, June 3rd from 5-7pm.

Selected participants receive $50 for participation!

Fill out an interest form today: https://ow.ly/A9P850Z0jua.

South Philadelphia neighbors: what would make recycling information clearer, more useful, or easier to follow?

Share your feedback in an upcoming focus group on Tuesday, June 2nd from 5-7pm, and receive a $50 compensation card as a thank you for participating.

Sign up today via the interest form https://ow.ly/A9P850Z0jua.

Southwest Philly residents: Philadelphia’s Recycling Office wants to hear your thoughts on recycling messaging in your neighborhood.

Join an in-person focus group on Monday, June 1st from 5-7pm and receive a $50 compensation card as a thank you for participating.

Interested? Click the link: https://ow.ly/A9P850Z0jua.

There will be no trash and recycling collections today Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Residents whose regular pick-up day is Monday should set materials out to be picked up Tuesday. Collections will be one day behind schedule for the remainder of the week. There will be no second collections during holiday weeks https://ow.ly/koRG50VXLUy.