Garbage
The City of Wilkes-Barre “blue” garbage bag system was impacted by increasing production shortages and distribution issues. To alleviate this issue, the City began selling garbage stickers, in 2022, in place of the large bags. Stickers are available for purchase at the same locations that sell blue bags. Currently, the City has a sufficient supply of small blue garbage bags, therefore the sale and use of those small blue bags will continue, and do not require a sticker. Residents can still use large blue garbage bags which they have previously purchased, as DPW will continue to pick up these bags.
Stickers should be affixed to residents’ garbage bags, which should not exceed 30 pounds in weight. Stickers should be visible to DPW crews, therefore they should face the street. Residents can call the Mayor’s Office at 570.208.4158 with any questions about the sticker program.
The stickers will remain the same price as the large blue bags, $2 each, as the large blue bags have been sold in a 5-pack for the price of $10 total or $2 per bag. Small blue garbage bags remain in stock and at their normal price of $6.25 for a 5-pack. Residents can buy large garbage stickers individually, or as many as needed.
Bag Size | Weight Limit | Price |
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Small | 15 pounds | $6.25 for 5-pack ($1.25/bag) |
Large | 30 pounds | $2.00/sticker (no minimum quantity) |
Ashes | Stone | Rugs |
Dirt | Bricks | Tires |
Construction Materials | Appliances | Furniture |
Garbage Collection Schedule
All garbage is to be placed at the curb on your scheduled day by 7:00 AM (Labor Day through Memorial Day) and by 6:00 AM (Memorial Day through Labor Day). If you do not know which neighborhood you live in, please use the collection schedule map to determine your pickup day.
Please view the City Calendar for Holiday Collection Schedules.
Date | Neighborhood |
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Monday | Downtown, South Wilkes-Barre 1 |
Tuesday | North End, Heights, Brookside |
Wednesday | Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, Iron Triangle, Goose Island |
Thursday | South Wilkes-Barre 2 |
Friday | East End, Parsons, Miners Mills |
City of Wilkes-Barre blue garbage bags and/or stickers can be purchased at the following locations:
Store | Address |
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4K Beer & Deli | 754 South Main Street |
Alan Grocery & Deli | 245 Coal Street |
Anthracite Newstand | 1 East Market Street |
Bedwick Pharmacy | 452 Hazle Street |
C&A Mini Market | 362 Scott Street |
CHY Express | 144 Academy Street |
CITGO Gas Station | 94 South Pennsylvania Avenue |
Convenience Corner | 395 South Main Street |
CVS | 351 South Main Street |
Franks News-Amber Lane | 145 Amber Lane |
Franks News-Public Square | 37 Public Square |
Gerrity's Supermarket | 2280 Sans Souci Highway, Hanover Twp. |
Harry's Market | 645 Hazle Street |
Hazle Mart | 532 Hazle Street |
Jassany Deli | 811 Scott Street |
Leonard's Kielbasi | 94 Kado Street |
Medicine Shoppe | 100 Hazle Street |
Memorial Food Mart | 400 Market Street, Kingston |
Pantry Quik-Carey Ave | 161 Carey Avenue |
Pantry Quik-Lee Park | 2 Lee Park Avenue |
Paris Mart | 465 Hazle Street |
Peters Deli | 198 North Main Street |
Price Chopper | 245 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township |
Price Chopper | 180 Narrows Shopping Center, Edwardsville |
Quick Foodmart | 544 North Main Street |
Quick Stop | 9 Spring Street |
Rite Aid-E.Northampton | 155 East Northampton Street |
Schiels Family Market-George Ave. | 7 George Avenue |
Schiels Family Market-Hanover St. | 30 Hanover Street |
Turkey Hill | All Wilkes-Barre Locations |
United Mart One | 322 Carey Avenue |
Wal-Mart | 2150 Wilkes-Barre Township Marketplace, Wilkes-Barre Township |
Wegmans | 220 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township |
Wilkes-Barre Poultry | 466 North Main Street |
Store list current as of 2/14/19 |