Allentown trash & bulky-item rules
Allentown allows one bulk item on the second trash collection night of the week.
Allentown, PA — start here
Use the current official/responsible sources below and recheck them before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Allentown allows one bulk item on the second trash collection night of the week.
Before you use the rule: City curbside trash customers.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
The bulk item can be furniture, a wrapped mattress/box-spring set or another listed large household item. Alternatively, residents can set out up to 40 pounds of qualifying construction material under strict preparation rules.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Electronics, metal appliances, tires and certain other materials are excluded from curbside bulk and must use separate disposal options.
Where to take large items in Allentown
Confirm the Allentown pickup date, item limits and preparation rules before setting anything out.
Before set-out
Contact or service note: Recycling & Solid Waste: 610-437-8729.
For Allentown, use the linked local source or service contact to confirm the address, collection date and any special-item preparation before set-out.
Official sources
These official or responsible-agency sources were used to verify the Allentown guide. Recheck current schedules or fees before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Allentown — Curbside CollectionOfficial/local source checked for this guide · allentownpa.gov
- Allentown — New Trash ContractOfficial/local source checked for this guide · allentownpa.gov