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Keep your storm drains clear and free of pollutants with these fall events
- They aren't trash cans. Our roughly 75,000 storm drains connect to treatment plants and local waterways. Never use them to dispose of litter, dog waste, or harmful pollutants like motor oil or old paint.
- Keeping them clear of fall leaves, snow, and litter helps to ensure your street can handle storms and reduces the risk of flooding.
Read about taking care of storm drains here, and learn about some upcoming events below.
Last Hazardous Waste Drop Off for 2023!
The Streets Department will host its final hazardous waste drop off event of the year this Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3901 N. Delaware Ave.
Take advantage of this free event to dispose of hazardous waste that can harm people, pets, and the environment. These kinds of materials may be:
- Toxic
- Corrosive
- Flammable
- Reactive
Learn more about the event and what you can dispose of here:
Keep Drains Clear with Leaf Pickup
The Philadelphia Streets Department just announced their fall leaf recycling schedule, which can help your block keep local storm drains clear during the fall season. Remember to never rake leaf piles onto your storm drains, and use this schedule to take advantage of Philly's recycling services:
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The Philadelphia Water Department supplies drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to customers within the City of Philadelphia. The Department also has one wholesale water contract and 10 wholesale wastewater contracts with entities outside the City. Learn more at water.phila.gov. |
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