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The streets department says trash volume from the Memorial Day holiday and last week's severe weather has caused delays in collections.
This week, residents should put their trash out on their regular day, but the department says collection schedules may be impacted again in the future.
Philadelphia's trash collection returns to a normal schedule this week after being delayed due to MLK Day and then canceled due to Friday's snow.
The city said due to 'increased tonnage and severe weather' trash and recycling will be collected one day later than the normal schedule through Saturday, July 18.
Thom Carroll/For PhillyVoice Trash and recycling pickups are expected to begin on time on Monday. Philly residents should set out both materials on their normally-scheduled collection day this week.
The Philadelphia Streets Department is operating a day behind schedule for trash and recycling collection as a result of staffing shortages during the coronavirus pandemic.
With a blizzard set to blanket Philadelphia with its first significant snow of the season, the city’s Street Department has revised its trash collection schedule.
Check out the schedule, rules and latest updates about trash and recycling pickup in Philadelphia and find out what holidays could delay you pickup.