Philly suspends trash and recycling collection ahead of a massive snowstorm
“Mother Nature has spoken again and made it clear that winter is not over,” Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said Saturday.
Trash and recycling collection in Philadelphia will be suspended the next few days as the city braces for as much as two feet of snow.
Collections are suspended Monday and Tuesday, the city announced. As of now, service will resume Wednesday on a two-day delay, with Monday collections picked up Wednesday and subsequent days following the same schedule.
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“Mother Nature has spoken again and made it clear that winter is not over,” Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said during an emergency news conference Saturday, declaring a citywide snow emergency beginning 4 p.m Sunday.
The city is also suspending collections in rear driveways for the entire week, due to the possibility of trucks getting stuck in the snow. Residents are asked to set their materials in front of their homes for pickup.
“We do not plow out driveways. It makes it difficult for our trucks to navigate those areas,” said Carlton Williams, the director of the city’s Office of Clean and Green.
Second trash collection is also suspended this week.
While trash and recycling will be suspended, the city’s six Sanitation Convenience Centers will be available to residents. A list of sites is available on the city’s website.
Even after collection resumes, officials say residents should expect delays as city workers navigate snow-covered streets.