Ohio trash pickup schedules
4 Ohio cities have a full page: who collects, the pickup frequency, the holiday rule and bulk pickup, each from the city’s own pages. Below: Ohio’s statewide recycling and hazardous waste rules.
Ohio cities
| Columbus | City | weekly | 11 days listed for 2026; 11 change pickup | Scheduled pickup | 938,396 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | City | weekly | 10 days listed for 2026; 6 change pickup | Set collection days | 363,608 |
| Toledo | Republic Services | weekly | 5 days listed for 2026; 5 change pickup | Set collection days | 263,423 |
| Dayton | City | weekly | 9 days listed for 2026; 9 change pickup | Scheduled pickup | 136,688 |
Ohio cities whose schedule is not yet published on this site
A city page goes live here only after the collector, the holiday rule and bulk pickup are confirmed on the city’s own pages. Until then, use the city’s official page for pickup days and holiday changes.
| Akron | 189,691 | Schedule not yet published on this site (being verified) | akronohio.gov |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 69,001 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Cincinnati | 314,367 | Schedule not yet published on this site (being verified) | cincinnati-oh.gov |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 50,975 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Elyria | 53,634 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Hamilton | 64,644 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Kettering | 57,396 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Lorain | 65,366 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Middletown | 52,146 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Newark | 51,473 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Parma | 78,581 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Springfield | 58,281 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
| Youngstown | 58,832 | Schedule not yet published on this site (not yet researched) | Not identified yet |
Ohio recycling and disposal rules
| State agency | Ohio EPA - Division of Materials and Waste Management, Recycling |
|---|---|
| Bottle deposit | Ohio has no container deposit (bottle bill) law. |
| Household hazardous waste | HHW disposal is controlled locally, usually by the county solid waste management district; contact your SWMD for HHW facilities. (epa.ohio.gov, checked October 30, 2026) |
| Material | What the state requires or offers | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Yard waste landfill ban | Landfills are generally not permitted to accept yard waste (mixed or source-separated) for disposal, except under a landfill yard waste restriction program per OAC 3745-27-19(O). There is no state rule stopping households/haulers from commingling yard waste with trash; local governments/SWMDs may require separation. | dam.assets.ohio.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Batteries | Ohio EPA: no type of battery should ever go in curbside or drop-off recycling bins; disposal depends on battery type. Battery Network lists Ohio as having no state battery law. | epa.ohio.gov · October 30, 2026 |
- Recycling is organized through 52 county/joint solid waste management districts; Ohio EPA offers a district locator map and recycling directory.
- No e-waste, paint, mattress or battery producer take-back law found.
State facts checked October 30, 2026 against the state’s own pages. Local rules come first: your city page lists the drop-off sites and hazardous waste days that apply to you.
Household hazardous waste sites in Ohio cities on this site
Paint, chemicals, batteries and other hazardous household items do not go in the trash. These are the sites the cities above publish; residency rules and fees are on each city page.
| Columbus | SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Facility (operated by EEI under contract) | 645 E. 8th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 (corner of E. 8th and Essex Avenue) | Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; first Saturday of the month 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed holidays | swaco.org · October 30, 2026 |
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| Cleveland | Household hazardous waste (Carr Center and Ridge Road Transfer Station) | 5600 Carnegie Ave. and 3727 Ridge Road | first Friday of each month | clevelandohio.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Toledo | Lucas County Solid Waste Management District HHW drop-off (by appointment) | 1011 Matzinger Road, Toledo, OH 43612; 419-213-2230 | Appointments Thursday and Saturday mornings (call to register) | co.lucas.oh.us · October 30, 2026 |