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Construction Junction

214 North Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Construction Junction (nonprofit)
Hours
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Open to everyone, according to the site. Businesses: accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerator processing fee$20.00 each
  • Pay at the front register first so staff can check the item; working or not.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Alkaline batteries carry a fee paid at the front register first.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Recycling lot is open only during CJ business hours.

Couches

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Mattresses

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Construction Junction: Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Construction Junction
    • Construction Junction: 214 North Lexington Street, Pittsburgh PA 15208, open Mon–Sat 9:00–5:00 and Sun 10:00–5:00. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling at Construction Junction covers refrigerant appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers) and scrap metal (steel, iron, brass, copper, aluminum). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electrics recycling covers light bulbs, electrical ballasts and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The recycling lot (open during CJ hours) takes cardboard, cans, glass, mixed paper and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Construction Junction: What We Accept (opens in new tab) · Construction Junction
    • A $10–20 processing fee applies to all refrigerant-containing appliances, working or not: refrigerators $20, freezers $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some items require a fee paid at the front register before dock staff accept them, including refrigerant appliances, light bulbs, ballasts and alkaline batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted for donation: paint, household chemicals, electronics, and upholstered items such as sofas, mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Pittsburgh: Waste Disposal Resources (opens in new tab) · City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Environmental Services
    • The City lists Construction Junction’s handling fee as $10 for small and $20 for big refrigerant-containing appliances, paid at the front register first. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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