Philadelphia Trash Collection Suspended - Temporary Drop-Off Locations Available!
Due to the District Council 33 labor strike, all curbside trash and recycling pickup is suspended as of July 1, 2025.
⚠️ Tenants Are Responsible for Trash Removal
All tenants must take their own bagged trash to the city’s designated drop-off sites during the strike. Landlords are not responsible for this service during the suspension.
Temporary Trash Drop-Off Sites
- 60+ locations across the city
- Hours: Monday–Saturday, 6 AM–10 PM (Closed July 4)
- Limit: 8 bags per visit
- No bulk items, construction debris, or loose trash allowed
Recycling Info
- Only accepted at the 6 Sanitation Convenience Centers
- Not accepted at temporary drop-off sites
- If possible, hold your recycling until normal service resumes
What Residents Should Do:
- Do NOT leave trash at the curb
- Use a drop-off site on your regular trash day
- City staff will be present to assist
- Plan ahead—there is no end date for the strike yet
Find Drop-Off Locations:
- Visit the City’s Temporary Drop-Off Site List or use the Glitter Map
Please share with all tenants and post in common areas. Let’s keep our neighborhoods clean during the service disruption.
This applies to any buildings with 6 or less rental units.
Philly’s Minority Developer Program Powers Parker’s Housing Push
As Mayor Parker ramps up her housing initiative, Philly’s Minority Developer Program is training small-scale developers—many of them future landlords—to build affordable homes on city-owned land, opening doors for local investors and communities alike.
West Philly Affordable Housing Project Stalled Over Recovery Housing Concerns
Gaudenzia’s plan to build 40 affordable units in Cathedral Park is stalled as Councilmember Curtis Jones delays introducing legislation to release city-owned land, citing community concerns that the housing will serve people in recovery—despite Gaudenzia’s claims that it is open to all income-eligible residents.
Philadelphia City Council Approves Mayor Parker’s $2 Billion Housing Plan
At its most recent stated meeting, Philadelphia City Council greenlit Mayor Cherelle Parker’s signature housing initiative, H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities Made Easy)—a $2 billion plan to create and preserve 30,000 housing units over the next several years.
What Landlords Should Know:
- Funding Overview:
- The initiative is supported by an $800 million city bond, plus $1 billion in city land/assets and additional public funds.
- Housing Targets:
- 13,500 new housing units will be constructed
- 16,500 existing units will be preserved
- 20,000 units are aimed at families earning around $50,000
- Most assistance is directed toward households earning under $100,000
- Expanded Housing Programs:
- Basic Systems Repair Program — free home repairs for income-qualified homeowners
- Turn the Key — workforce housing on city land for first-time homebuyers
- One Philly Mortgage — 30-year fixed-rate loans for households up to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI)
- Philly First Home — down payment and closing cost assistance
- Landlord Repair Loans and Tenant Rental Assistance
Costs & Concerns:
- The bond will cost taxpayers an estimated $1.3 billion over 20 years, including interest.
- A Project Review Team will oversee spending, and City Council will receive quarterly and annual reports.
- Some Councilmembers expressed concerns about the full upfront funding and whether the plan does enough to support the lowest-income residents.
- Separate Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) initiatives are expected to address deeper affordability needs.
Ultimately, Mayor Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative marks a major investment in housing—combining new construction, preservation, and financial assistance—while sparking continued debate over affordability priorities and long-term impact.
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City Council Updates: O' Rourke's Bills
After several hours of testimony and strong advocacy efforts led by Hapco and our partner organizations, we successfully held Bills 250329 (Right to Repairs) and 250330 (Right to Safety) in committee—the two proposals that would have had the most significant negative impact on our industry.
Although Bill 250331 (Anti-Displacement Fund) did advance out of committee, the Mayor’s Office is committed to providing funding for the program, so hopefully the financial burden for this program will not be place on landlords, which is great news.
City Council Updates: Landau Bills
On May 27, 2025, Philadelphia City Council’s Housing Committee advanced two significant pieces of legislation introduced by Councilmember Rue Landau: Bill 250044, which addresses security deposit regulations, and Bill 250045, which proposes a cap on rental application fees.
Thanks to coordinated advocacy efforts over the weekend leading up to the hearing, several key amendments were secured before the committee vote—amendments that reflect the concerns of the landlord community and provide more practical implementation for housing providers.
Bill 250044 – Security Deposit Regulations
This bill initially proposed new restrictions on how security deposits could be collected. The final version now includes a critical clarification:
- Security deposits equal to one month’s rent remain exempt from installment payment requirements.
- For deposits exceeding one month’s rent, landlords may collect one month upfront.
- The remaining balance may be paid in three equal monthly installments, beginning the month after the lease starts.
This amendment allows landlords to collect higher deposits when needed while ensuring tenants have a manageable payment structure.
Additionally, and a huge win for Hapco Philadelphia, was a last minute amendment that exempts any owner, landlord or other person operating or managing 2 or fewer rental units, from this requirement.
Bill 250045 – Rental Application Fee Cap
Originally proposed with a $20 cap, the amended bill now allows landlords to charge up to $50 for rental application fees—a more reasonable amount that better reflects the actual cost of screening.
Additionally, the bill was modified to remove a provision that would have allowed applicants to submit their own background checks from the previous 30 days. This change ensures landlords retain control over their tenant screening process and can maintain consistent standards.
What’s Next?
Both bills now move to the full City Council for consideration. Hapco Philadelphia will continue to closely monitor their progress and keep members informed of any changes or opportunities for further input.
These amendments represent a win for common sense—and for rental property owners committed to fair but practical housing policies.