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New contract could bump up household hazardous materials collections.

Written by Amy Whipple

Pittsburghers should be able to finally pitch their basement paint can collections next year.

City council has moved forward with an electronics and household hazardous chemicals recycling contract with Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling. The new service will include twice weekly drop off hours at the five neighborhood collection centers as well as resident-requested curbside collection.

“You try and be a good citizen and keep that paint in your basement,” said Council Member Barb Warwick of Greenfield, “but it’s a struggle. You really want to throw it out.”

Residents can request curbside pickup for a volume-based fee. Drop-off fees will be determined by weight. Superintendent of environmental services Shawn Wigle said requests, registration and payments will go directly to Noble, not the city, but it has not yet released its fee scale.

The current provider, whose contact ends Dec. 31, offered weekly electronic recycling and five household hazardous chemical collections this year.

Accepted electronics include TVs, monitors, printers, and CFL lightbulbs. Hazardous chemicals include propane tanks, liquid paint, pesticides, and antifreeze.

A one-year Noble contract will cost $571,250 and include three separate options for annual renewals. It’s approximately $14,000 per year more than the previous provider.

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City Council · November 10, 2025
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