PITTSBURGH, PA — The City of Pittsburgh has announced scheduling updates, service changes, and facility closures in observance of the Independence Day holiday weekend.
Municipal administrative offices are closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. While core public services like refuse collection remain unaffected, other public facilities and neighborhood recreation centers will operate under adjusted holiday hours or close entirely.
Holiday Service and Facility Schedule:
- Refuse, Recycling, and Yard Waste: Trash and recycling collection will proceed as scheduled on Friday, July 3. However, the city’s yard debris and recycling drop-off centers are closed on both Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.
- CitiParks Outdoor Pools: Neighborhood pools will remain open on holiday hours (1:00 PM to 5:45 PM), except for the McBride and Sue Murray pools, which will open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- CitiParks Recreation & Senior Centers: Healthy Active Living senior centers and standard recreation centers are closed. However, Greenfield, Homewood, and South Side senior centers are open from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM as designated cooling centers.
- Schenley Roller Rink: Closed for the holiday. The Mellon Park Tennis Bubble remains open for regular hours.
Residents are advised to plan accordingly for trash placement and facility visits over the weekend. Emergency services will remain fully staffed and active throughout the holiday.
The Pittsburgh Times
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