Residential Materials Not Collected / Special Handling Items
Inclement Weather Collection
During weeks of snowfall and icy road conditions (severe weather), collection service may be late or even fall behind by a day or more. And, during severe weather, please do not place solid waste or recycle containers at locations which may interfere with snow removal efforts.
Questions?
Contact MTMA at 412-264-4300.
| Description | Disposal Method |
|---|---|
| Used motor oil, antifreeze & auto batteries | Contact local auto service centers and parts stores for disposal or Call At Your Door 1-800-449-7587 |
| Auto parts | Contact auto salvage yards or scrap metal dealers |
| Tires | Leaves are to be placed in biodegradable paper bags for separate curbside collection by Moon Township on designated days in the fall. |
| Leaves | The Township recycles these leaves. Please do not dispose of leaves with solid waste. Conserve landfill space. Leaves may not be placed in trash bags or containers. |
| Paint | Dry up with kitty litter and dispose of with solid waste or At Your Door 1-800-449-7587 |
| Small branches & brush, | Secure in bundles less than 4′ in length, branches less than 3″ diameter. Twice a year Moon Twp collects at the curb for chipping. |
| Carpet | Cut to less than 4′ in length and bundled |
| Refrigerators, air conditioners, & dehumidifiers | Refrigerators, air conditioners, & dehumidifiers – Freon must be removed by a licenses technician and a required sticker placed on unit. Refrigerator doors must be removed prior to pick up. We are aware of several local providers although more can be found online: Duquesne Light 1-866-787-5237, Appliance Warehouse 412-381-8800, Appliance Disposal Org 1-888-GO-FREON (463-7366) |
| Construction debris, logs / large branches | Call Waste Management at 1-800-866-4460 to arrange for pickup. An extra charge will apply. |
| Electronics: TVs, computers, etc | Call At Your Door 1-800-449-7587 |
| Florescent Tubebs & CFL’s | Call At Your Door 1-800-449-7587 |
| Garden/pool chemicals, household cleaners, household batteries | Call At Your Door 1-800-449-7587 |
| Mattresses/ box springs | Must be completely wrapped in plastic prior to collection for sanitation, pest control, and safe handling purposes. |
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