Pittsburgh_Info_Card_with_Example_Mail_Panel_(1)_(1).pdf

This is an informational postcard prepared by the City of Pittsburgh, Office of Management and Budget on behalf of the Department of Public Works, regarding recycling guidelines for the city's blue bin program. The postcard serves as an educational material to inform residents about proper recycling practices and acceptable materials for the curbose collection program. The document outlines which materials can be recycled, including metal, cardboard, glass, mixed paper, and plastic items such as bottles, jugs, jars, and cans that must be emptied and dried before disposal. The city is currently soliciting printing services for this recycling postcard with a stated bid not to exceed $10,000. The postcard emphasizes the city's initiative to eliminate plastic bags from the recycling stream by 2023 and provides contact information for residents seeking additional information, including the website pittsburghpa.gov/blue-bin-info and phone numbers 311 and 412-255-2621.

The postcard also clearly delineates materials and items that should not be placed in recycling bins, including hazardous materials, batteries, needles, flammable items, and tangled items such as cords, hoses, and chains. Cardboard must be flattened, bundled, and placed separately for collection on an every-other-week schedule. The document emphasizes the principle "When in Doubt, Leave It Out" to encourage residents to err on the side of caution regarding questionable materials. No specific set-asides, incumbent information, funding sources, or other financial details beyond the $10,000 bid cap are provided in this informational material.