New Amenities.
New Website.
New Kensington.

 
 
 

Welcome to your new hub for everything New Kensington.

 

Please mind our progress as we transition to our new website. We aim to make your experience a pleasant one, that’s why we’re making some changes around here. Thank you for your patience as we work to build something great.

 
 
 
 

Contact us.

 

301 Eleventh Street
New Kensington, PA 15068

Phone: (724) 337-4523
Fax: (724) 337-6911

Monday — Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

 
 

Pollutant Reduction Plan

In Compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System MS4 Program. Click here to review the plan.

 

Public comment could be made by emailing the City Clerk at cityclerk@nkcity.org

Stay up to date.

 
 

Latest News

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of New Kensington has prepared a Participation Plan to provide for and encourage citizen participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Read the plan to learn more.

 

Businesses in the City of New Kensington must recycle! Pennsylvania’s Municipal Waste Planning Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101) and the City’s Solid Waste Code requires owners of commercial, municipal, and institutional properties to provide recycling services to tenants or occupants of their buildings. Not only is commercial recycling required, it is also important for preserving resources, reducing emissions, and improving the quality of life in our community. Click here to learn more.

 

New Kensington Redevelopment Authority Promotes Fair Housing Awareness. Read the press release for more information.

 

2026 New Garbage Collection Schedule. Click here for schedule. 

2026 New Recycling Guide. Click here for the guide.

 

Apply now for America250PA's Semiquin Scholarship Program! In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary and to honor the legacy of Pennsylvania’s strong commitment to education, America250PA will be awarding $250,000 in scholarships to deserving Pennsylvania students attending Pennsylvania colleges and universities in the 2026/2027 academic school year. Applications close on January 31, 2026. Click here to learn more and apply!

 

February’s Council Meeting will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 7:00 pm in New Kensington City Hall Council Chambers. Click here to download the agenda.

Upcoming Holiday Schedule

City Hall will be closed on the following days:

  • Friday, April 3, 2026, Good Friday

  • Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Election Day

  • Monday, May 25, 2026, Memorial Day

  • Friday, July 3, 2026, Fourth of July

  • Monday, September 7, 2026, Labor Day

  • Tuesday; November 3, 2026, Election Day

  • Wednesday; November 11, 2026, Veterans Day

  • Thursday; November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving Holiday

  • Friday, November 27, 2026, Thanksgiving Holiday

  • Friday, December 25, 2026, Christmas Day

  • Friday, January 1, 2027, New Year’s Day

The following Garbage Pickup days will be pushed back one day due to the holidays:

  • The week of January 26, 2026, through Friday, January 30, 2026, garbage collection is pushed back one day due to extreme weather.

  • The week of May 25, 2026, through Friday, May 29, 2026, garbage collection is pushed back one day.

  • The week of September 7, 2026, through Friday, September 11, 2026, garbage collection is pushed back one day.

  • Friday, December 25, 2026, will be picked up on Saturday, December 26, 2026

  • Friday, January 1, 2027, will be picked up on Saturday, January 2, 2027