Resources

Help make Philadelphia a cleaner, lower-waste city.

While conducting outreach to community stakeholders and City residents, the Zero Waste and Litter Cabinet frequently heard the request for one comprehensive website listing all City resource materials for abating and preventing litter and reducing and diverting waste. Below is a list of links for finding the print and web-based materials you need to help keep your community and our city clean.

ZWL Action Plan &
Progress Reports

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2018 Zero Waste and Litter Progress Report

2017 Zero Waste and Litter Progress Report

Zero Waste & Litter Action Plan

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Community Cleaning
and Greening

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Illegal Signs Initiative Flyer

Parks and Recreation How to Start and Maintain a Park Friends Group Guide

How to Report Illegal Dumping Guide

Community Cans Program Flyer

FAQ: Community Cleaning & Greening

Keep Philadelphia Beautiful Community Cleanup Guide

Streets Department Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee Guide

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Recycling
Resources

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Guía de reciclaje en Filadelfia

Recycling Guide

Recycling Poster

Streets Department Web Page: What’s Recyclable in Philly?

How to Get a Recycling Bin

Residential Recycling Brochure

Commercial Recycling Brochure

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Zero Waste
Events

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Event Waste Generation Excel Calculator Tool

Event Waste Hauler Options

Guía para eventos de Basura Cero

Philadelphia Guide to Zero Waste Events

Philadelphia Special Events Permit

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Municipal Building Waste
Audit Program

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Municipal Building Waste Audit Guide (Interactive Flipbook)

Tips for Working with Custodial Staff Sheet

Waste Audit Fast Facts Sheet

Philadelphia Disposal, Recycling, and Donation Options

Building Waste Generation Calculator Tool

Municipal Building Waste Audit Guide (PDF)

Composting &
Food Recovery

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Backyard Composting 101 Guide

Business & Commercial
Property Resources

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Sustainable Business Tax Credit

Join the Zero Waste Partnership!

How to File a Commercial Waste Report

How to Be a Good Business Neighbor

Commercial Recycling Brochure

Health Department Regulations Governing Food Establishments

Behavioral
Science

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Distributing Recycling Bins with Lids

Trash Receptacle Placement

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Philly 311
Resources

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311 Knowledge-Based Articles

How to Use 311 Mobile App

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Neighborhood Litter
Control Plans

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Southwest Philadelphia Plan: Spring 2019 Metrics Update

Kensington Plan: Spring 2019 Metrics Update

Kensington Plan: Neighborhood Litter Control Plan 2-Page Flyer (Spanish)

Kensington Plan: Neighborhood Litter Control Plan 2-Page Flyer (English)

Kensington Plan: Neighborhood Litter Control Plan

Southwest Philadelphia Plan: Neighborhood Litter Control Plan 2-Page Flyer

Southwest Philadelphia Plan: Neighborhood Litter Control Plan

Zero Waste
Partnership Program

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Zero Waste Partnership Program Flyer

Zero Waste Partnership Program Guidelines

Building Waste Generation Calculator Tool

Commercial Waste Report Guide

Composting in Philadelphia

Dumpster Laws

Solid Resources Fee

Philadelphia Disposal, Recycling, and Donation Options

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Other City
Resources

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2019 Greenworks Review

2018 Greenworks Review

Raccoon Behavior Brochure

Greenworks On The Ground

Philadelphia Water Department Homeowner’s Guide

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