trash

May Program — Incineration: Why Philly Needs to Stop Sending Our Trash to Chester May 19th 6:30 – 8:00 pm Chester, Pennsylvania has long been known as one of the nation’s worst cases of environmental racism. This small city just...

Terrill Haigler gathered 100 people for a cleanup. Now, he’s asking city officials to do their part. Terrill Haigler (aka Ya Fav Trashman) organized a cleanup in North Philadelphia on Monday for the MLK Day of Service. With over 100...

It also may be combined, according to residents. The Philadelphia Streets Department Commissioner Carlton Williams announced that they are experiencing trash and recycling delays due to the recent COVID-19 surge. The department cannot provide a specific number of days that...

Philadelphia has a litter problem. So why aren’t there more trashcans in neighborhoods? As you walk through Philadelphia you’ll begin to stuff your back pockets and purse pouches with the various napkins, tissues, and unwanted leaflets that seemingly appear as...

Philadelphia blames recent wet weather on combining our recycling into trash. But does the reasoning check out? As readers have told us, some sanitation routes are combining trash and recycling into one truck. Cue the flashbacks for many sustainability lovers....

The Philadelphia Streets Department announces new schedule for recycling pick-up amidst COVID-19 outbreak.

Hey everyone! Cold Weather Company here, we’re a NJ-based alternative folk band that often performs in Philly (including pretty recently at the SustainPHL Awards)! November 15th, 2013 marked the date of our first ever show, meaning we’re coming up on...

The idea behind our nationwide, DIY cleanup initiative is simple: It only takes an empty trash bag, a pair of gloves, and a moment of your time to make an impact on our oceans. Join us the day after Thanksgiving,...

The city of Philadelphia has weekly curbside trash and recycling collection and serves about 530,000 residential units. Yet, new residents (or recently moved) aren’t sure which day they should be setting out their cans. When is my trash day? Find out...