Legislation

Homeowners exempt from fines for missed trash collection days when city fails to collect on time

Homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief if the city misses trash collection days, as a new bill would exempt them from fines for missed pickups. The proposed change would cancel fines and provide refunds for payments already made.

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Philadelphia Council Ups Littering Fines, Adds New Penalties for Trash Dumping

Small Business Owners Blast Council Proposal to Raise Minimum Wage to $15/Hour, Saying Higher Labor Costs Will Devastate Local Economy and Force Closures A proposal to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour is sparking controversy among small business owners who claim it will lead to job cuts and bankruptcies.

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City Sets Curbside Trash and Recycling Collection Times Based on Season and Day of Week

Philadelphia residents are now expected to put out their trash at specific times, regardless of season or holiday, in a bid to reduce congestion and keep streets cleaner for pedestrians and drivers alike, starting immediately. The new rules will affect over 500,000 households citywide.

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Residents Face New Rules For Trash Collection As City Council Tweaks Curbside Disposal Schedule

Philadelphia residents will soon face new rules for curbside trash collection, with updated guidelines on when waste can be set out for pickup. The changes affect how and when residents dispose of "collectible rubbish.

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Council proposes new trash collection timing rules for Philadelphia residents

Philadelphia residents are now required to set out trash on specific days and times for collection, with new rules taking effect immediately.

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