Garbage

On February 9, 2023 the Wilkes-Barre City Council officially adopted an ordinance establishing a garbage sticker system to replace the use of large blue garbage bags. 

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 SizeWeight LimitPrice 
Small15 pounds$6.25 for 5-pack ($1.25/bag)
Large30 pounds$2.00/sticker (no minimum quantity)

The following items will NOT be collected:
AshesStoneRugs
DirtBricksTires
Construction MaterialsAppliancesFurniture

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.

DateNeighborhood
MondayDowntown, South Wilkes-Barre 1
TuesdayNorth End, Heights, Brookside
WednesdayMayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, Iron Triangle, Goose Island
ThursdaySouth Wilkes-Barre 2
FridayEast End, Parsons, Miners Mills

City of Wilkes-Barre blue garbage bags and/or stickers can be purchased at the following locations:
StoreAddress
4K Beer & Deli754 South Main Street
Alan Grocery & Deli245 Coal Street
Anthracite Newstand1 East Market Street
Bedwick Pharmacy452 Hazle Street
C&A Mini Market362 Scott Street
CHY Express144 Academy Street
CITGO Gas Station94 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Convenience Corner395 South Main Street
CVS351 South Main Street
Franks News-Amber Lane145 Amber Lane
Franks News-Public Square37 Public Square
Gerrity's Supermarket2280 Sans Souci Highway, Hanover Twp.
Harry's Market 645 Hazle Street
Hazle Mart532 Hazle Street
Jassany Deli811 Scott Street
Leonard's Kielbasi94 Kado Street
Medicine Shoppe100 Hazle Street
Memorial Food Mart400 Market Street, Kingston
Pantry Quik-Carey Ave161 Carey Avenue
Pantry Quik-Lee Park2 Lee Park Avenue
Paris Mart465 Hazle Street
Peters Deli198 North Main Street
Price Chopper245 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township
Price Chopper180 Narrows Shopping Center, Edwardsville
Quick Foodmart544 North Main Street
Quick Stop9 Spring Street
Rite Aid-E.Northampton155 East Northampton Street
Schiels Family Market-George Ave.7 George Avenue
Schiels Family Market-Hanover St.30 Hanover Street
Turkey HillAll Wilkes-Barre Locations
United Mart One322 Carey Avenue
Wal-Mart2150 Wilkes-Barre Township Marketplace, Wilkes-Barre Township
Wegmans220 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township
Wilkes-Barre Poultry466 North Main Street
Store list current as of 2/14/19