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When Is Trash Pickup In Philadelphia This Week? Residents Are Still Figuring Out Second Weekly Collections.
"There's more trash bins and trash hasn't been picked up on a regular basis, especially on the second day," Li said.
December 24, 2024
You've probably heard Philly's disparaging nickname, "Filthadelphia." It's a moniker Mayor Cherelle Parker said she hates and is trying to change, and part of that change is more trash pickup in Center City and South Philly. The initiative started earlier this month, but CBS News Philadelphia found there's been some confusion to sort through.
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Nestled among one of those quaint, little Philadelphia streets, just days before Christmas, you'll find holiday décor, bundled-up city walkers, and … trash.
"There's trash every day now because no one knows," said Maria Li, a Center City resident and dog walker in the area. Li said most people don't know what day to put out their trash. CBS News Philadelphia talked with many people who didn't even know about the additional collection or at the least weren't sure when it started and what day was added.
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