City of Altoona announces new service available to residents
Thursday, April 3, 2025 City of Altoona staff
Since April 2021, the City of Altoona has offered a seasonal green waste disposal site for Altoona residents. Starting April 2025, the City has expanded the site to offer residents a place to deposit metal for recycling.
This site is an environmentally friendly solution offering Altoona residents a place to dispose of brush, leaves, grass clippings, logs and metal.
Click here to view the facility use and procedure policy >>
Season
- 2025 Season Opening is Wednesday, April 16
- Hours of Operation
- Weekly: Wednesday from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Monthly: third Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Who can use the Green Waste Disposal + Metal Recycling Facility?
- This facility is available to Altoona residents only and requires proof of residency to enter.
- Only materials from residential properties within the city limits will be accepted.
- NO COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Location
- 800 block of Garfield Avenue
- Directions: the facility is located on the north side of Garfield Avenue
- For a view on Google Maps, click here >>
Acceptable Items

Wood chips are available for pick-up at no charge. Hand load only, no machines. Not for commercial use.
Questions
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