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Here’s a map for where to take your trash during the DC 33 Strike in Philly

Glitter built an interactive map for this challenging time.

The DC 33 strike is officially underway in Philadelphia, which means trash pickup has been suspended.

City residents are being asked not to set their garbage out on the curb. Instead, the city opened 63 temporary drop-off locations where residents can bring up to eight bags of trash on their collection day. This is in addition to six sanitation convenience centers where you can bring your trash.

Do I have to drop off my own trash?

Of course, you don’t have to do anything with your trash. That’s why cities employ sanitation workers, who are currently on strike for higher wages. DC 33, the lowest-paid of Philly’s four municipal unions, makes an average annual salary of $46,000.

Residents can call City Hall instead, asking that they meet the union’s requests, like online commenters have suggested. (The Office of the Mayor’s line is 215-686-2181.)

View the interactive trash drop-off map

Glitter built a map of the drop-off sites, open Monday through Saturday from 6 AM until 10 PM.

Visit the interactive map on Glitter’s website.

Cover photo by Claudia Salvato Photography

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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