Public Announcements

Help Wanted: Police Chief

Edgewood Borough is accepting applications for the position of Police Chief. Click here for the job description.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, salary requirements and a complete resume by :
Monday, June 30, 2025

Rob Zahorchak
Borough Manager
Edgewood Borough
2 Race Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Inquiries can be directed to the Borough Manager at manager@edgewoodboro.com.

Movie in the Park: The Mitchells vs the Machines

The Mitchells vs the Machines
June 13
Koenig Field

For our first movie of the season on Friday, June 13, we are featuring 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines.' Join the Mitchells on a family road trip as they unexpectedly find themselves battling the robot apocalypse. This animated, family-friendly movie is rated G and includes humor, adventure, and some evil robots. Bring your blankets/chairs and enjoy the film with your neighbors. All Koenig Field rules must be followed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please check our Facebook page, Edgewood Borough Community Events, for updates and additional information. Kona Ice Cool off with an icy treat! Kona Ice will be available for purchase before the movie, starting at 8pm. The movie starts at dusk (around 9pm).

Movie in the Park, Sponsored by Shaolin Studios

Featuring ‘Kung Fu Panda’ (2008)
Friday, July 25
Koenig Field

Edgewood Borough and Shaolin Studios present, ‘Kung Fu Panda.’ This first installment of the popular animated franchise is family-friendly and rated PG. Everyone is welcome to the field before the movie to practice some real Kung Fu! The movie will start at dusk. Don’t forget to bring your blankets/chairs. All Koenig Field rules must be followed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please check our Facebook page, Edgewood Borough Community Events, for updates and additional information.

NOTICE: Race Street and McKay Street

For the next several weeks crews will be working in the area of Race Street and McKay Street as part of a storm sewer project. Race Street will need be closed periodically as the project takes place. Please be aware when driving in this area and obey all signage and posted detours. Additionally, please use caution and be wary around construction vehicles and equipment.

Street Sweeping

Street sweeping begins Wednesday April 2, 2025. Please observe all posted signs indicating when sweeping occurs on your street.

2025 Trash Collection Calendar

Starting January 2, 2025, Edgewood Borough's waste and recycling services will be provided by BIG's Sanitation. Trash and recycling will be collected on Thursdays. Recycling is collected every other week and glass can be recycled at the borough building. Glass is not permitted in curbside recycling. Please click 'here' for the 2025 collection schedule.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and E-Waste collections can be scheduled for pickup by calling BIG's Sanitation customer service at 724-379-4331. Appointments for HHW and E-Waste pickups must be scheduled; these items will not be collected with residential collection. Questions about service, bulk items, or container delivery should also be directed to the customer service line, or email: service@bigssanitation.com.

Residents will receive a quarterly bill from Jordan Tax Service for solid waste and recycling services. The 2025 service rate is $79 per quarter. Bills can be paid online, over the phone, or by mail.

*Please note, there was an error with holiday delays in the February/March Newsletter, which has been corrected here.

Download Updated Trash and Recycling Schedule

2025 Budgets

Borough Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budgets on Monday December 16, 2024 at 7pm in council chambers for the purpose of receiving public comment. The budgets are available for review here.

Koenig Field Off-season

Reservations for the field and tennis/pickleball courts are accepted from April 1-November 15. The tennis/pickleball courts, restrooms and water fountains are closed to the public outside of the dates listed above. Other areas of the field may still be used for off-season personal recreational use.

Race St Tunnel Closure

Starting Wednesday, April 24, the Race St tunnel will be closed weekdays from 9am to 3pm. The closure is required to complete the retaining wall work being done by Norfolk-Southern. Please follow the posted detour during the closure times. At this time, Norfolk Southern's contractor Gregori Construction estimates the closure will last through the end of June as their work is highly weather dependent.

The pedestrian tunnel at Maple and Edgewood Avenues will remain accessible and flaggers will accommodate bike and pedestrian traffic through the main tunnel if it is safe to do so.

Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect March 1, 2024

Edgewood Borough Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the distribution of single use plastic bags for by commercial establishments. The ordinance text is available here.

2025 Parking Passes

Passes go on sale Monday December 2, 2024 at 9am. Information on how to purchase permits is available on our Parking Permits Page.

Railroad Retaining Wall Rehabilitation

Pennwood Avenue Norfolk Southern has contracted Gregori Construction to undertake substantial rehabilitation of the retaining wall supporting the railroad tracks along Pennwood Avenue. The project encompasses the entire length of the wall in Edgewood and a portion located in Wilkinsburg. Work is weather dependent but should continue off and on through the remainder of the year.

Pennwood Avenue will remain open during construction but motorists may experience temporary delays due to the movement of equipment and lane closures. Please obey all posted signs and flaggers while in the construction zone.

Past Announcements

Visit our Public Announcements Archive Page for past announcements.

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