Where to Drop Off Bagged Leaves in Philly – 2018

Although we’ve already had snow in Philly, there’s still leaves around!

The 2018 Philadelphia Bagged Leaf Recycling Program is back. Below are the tips and where to drop off your leaves.

Philadelphia 2018 Leaf Recycling Drive Tips

Bagged leaves will only be accepted in biodegradable paper bags. These bags can be processed for recycling along with the leaves. This reduces contamination in the recycling process.
Do not mix trash or other recyclable materials with bagged leaves. This contaminates leaves and makes them unfit for recycling purposes.
Use as many bags as needed, maximum 40 lbs. each.
Bags may be purchased at most hardware stores. Bags are not provided by the Streets Department.
Bagged leaves may also be taken to any of the Sanitation Convenience Centers:

3033 S. 63^rd Street (63^rd & Passyunk Ave.)
Domino Lane and Umbria Street
State Road and Ashburner Street
2601 W. Glenwood Avenue
Delaware Avenue & Wheatsheaf Lane
Leaves set out curbside, either in bags or containers, will be collected as trash, not recycling.

Where to Drop off Bagged Leaves 2018

Bagged leaf drop-off will be offered city-wide on Saturdays at the below designated locations from 9 AM to 3 PM. Bagged leaves set out at the curb will be collected as trash.

66th & Haverford Ave.
54th & Woodbine Ave.
43rd & Powelton Ave.
72nd & Buist Ave.
Broad & Christian St.
20th & Hartranft St.
15th & Bigler St.
Corinthian & Poplar St. American & Thompson St. Graver Lane & Seminole Cathedral & Ridge Ave. Washington Ln. & Ardleigh Upsal & Lowber St.
Fisher & Ogontz Ave.
Wayne Ave & Logan St.
5th & Chelten Ave. (water reservoir)
Castor & Foulkrod St.
1400 Cottman – Pennway & Cottman Ave. (Jardel Rec.) 2901 Princeton Ave. (Mayfair Rec.)
7901 Ridgeway St. (Fox Chase Rec.)
8101 Bustleton Ave.
2900 Comly Rd. – Palmer Playground
7231 Torresdale Ave. – Russo Park

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.