Akron, OH trash pickup schedule

Akron trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 189,691 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of Akron Curbservice program run by the Department of Public Service, Bureau of Public Works, Sanitation Services Division; household trash and recyclables only in City-issued carts. Which housing types are served is not stated in this source.⁸
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly⁸
Set out	After 4:30 p.m. the day before collection; remove empty carts by 6:00 p.m. on collection day; carts about 3 feet apart and 3 feet from obstructions⁸
Your pickup day	Address lookup: akrongis.maps.arcgis.com. App: City of Akron Trash Collection Days (City of Akron GIS)⁴ · Look up your day here
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Listed on the City's 2026 Curbservice holiday schedule⁸

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 7 listed (hours and fees).

Akron holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Trash collection is delayed one day on six holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas); it is not delayed on any other holiday. The flyer does not say whether the delay carries through the rest of the week.⁸
Official notice	cms2.revize.com⁸

Akron trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Delayed one day	Listed on the City's 2026 Curbservice holiday schedule⁸
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Delayed one day	Listed on the City's 2026 Curbservice holiday schedule⁸
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Listed on the City's 2026 Curbservice holiday schedule⁸
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed)	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Delayed one day	Listed on the City's 2026 Curbservice holiday schedule⁸
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Delayed one day	Listed on the City's 2026 Curbservice holiday schedule⁸
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Listed on the City's 2026 Curbservice holiday schedule⁸

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: 2026 Curbservice Program - 2026 Trash & Recycling Holiday … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Akron

How it works	Set collection days Weekly large-item pickup on your normal collection day, no call needed. A special bulk pickup (extra bags, 32/45-gal. cans, lawn and leaf bags) must be scheduled by calling 311 one day ahead.⁸
How to request	Weekly large items: no booking, set out for your normal collection day. Special bulk pickup (extra bags, 32 or 45 gal. cans, lawn and leaf bags): call 3-1-1 (or 330-375-2311) one day ahead; unscheduled items are not collected and may be tagged.⁸
Limits	Special bulk: 3 per calendar year, 20 cubic yard limit, on your normal collection day. Weekly large items: tires 4 per year; TVs 19" and larger; wood, branches, brush, carpeting and fencing bundled/rolled, tied, no longer than 4 feet.⁸
Fees	No bulk fee stated; collecting more than four tires may result in collection fees⁸
Not accepted	hazardous waste⁸ roofing material, concrete, plaster, dirt, sand, gravel, bricks, drywall and demolition/construction materials⁸

Sources: 2026 Curbservice Program - 2026 Trash & Recycling Holiday … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Akron

Pickup	weekly⁸
Type	single-stream⁸
Glass	drop-off only⁸
Plastics	plastic bottles, jugs and tubs⁸

Accepted

Plastic Bottles, Jugs, & Tubs⁸
Paper⁸
Flattened Cardboard & Paperboard⁸
Food & Beverage Cans⁸

Not accepted

NO GLASS - Recycle Glass at one of our drop-off locations⁸
NO Foam Cups/Containers⁸
NO Green Waste⁸
NO Food or Liquids⁸
NO Batteries⁸
NO Loose Plastic Bags, or Film⁸
NO Furniture, Clothing & Carpet⁸
NO Needles⁸

Programs

City glass recycling drop-off program (glass bottles and jars); 6 City drop-off sites listed in City of Akron GIS¹

Sources: What Can Be Recycled in Home Recycling Carts?, 2026 Curbservice Program - 2026 Trash & Recycling Holiday … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Not published by the city (official page)
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	Not published by the city (official page)
Rules	No separate yard-waste cart is described. Bag grass and put it in the trash cart. Lawn and leaf bags set out beside the cart need a scheduled special bulk pickup. Branches and brush go out weekly with large items, bundled, tied and no longer than 4 feet. Green waste is not allowed in the recycling cart. Fall leaf collection: see seasonal.leaves.⁸
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	Not published by the city (official page)
Leaf collection	City crews collect leaves ward by ward in fall; signs are posted in each ward about 48 hours ahead. Rake leaves to the edge of the road, not into the street; leaves only, no branches or debris. Ward order and progress, and leaf pickup requests, are on the City's Leaf Collection hub, 311 or the MyAkron311 app.⁷

Sources: City of Akron Leaf Collection Operations (ArcGIS Hub site,…, 2026 Curbservice Program - 2026 Trash & Recycling Holiday … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

ReWorks Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	county (Summit County ReWorks)
Address	1201 Graham Road, Stow, OH 44224 · Map³
Hours	Seasonal, June-September, Thursdays 2-7 p.m.; 2026 season ended Thursday, September 24, 2026; 2027 season opens Thursday, June 3, 2027³
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	Summit County residents only; household material only; no containers larger than five gallons³

Glass recycling drop-off: J.E. Good Park Golf Course

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	530 Nome Ave, Akron, OH · Map⁵
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepts	glass bottles and jars (City glass drop-off program; curbside carts take no glass)⁵

Glass recycling drop-off: Akron's Dog Park

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	499 Memorial Pkwy, Akron, OH · Map⁵
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepts	glass bottles and jars (City glass drop-off program; curbside carts take no glass)⁵

Glass recycling drop-off: Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	1950 Eastwood Dr, Akron, OH · Map⁵
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepts	glass bottles and jars (City glass drop-off program; curbside carts take no glass)⁵

Glass recycling drop-off: Kenmore Community Center (Overflow Lot)

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	880 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH · Map⁵
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepts	glass bottles and jars (City glass drop-off program; curbside carts take no glass)⁵

Glass recycling drop-off: Joy Park Community Center

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	825 Fuller St, Akron, OH · Map⁵
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepts	glass bottles and jars (City glass drop-off program; curbside carts take no glass)⁵

Glass recycling drop-off: Firestone Metro Park (Little Turtle Pond Lot)

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	2620 Harrington Rd, Akron, OH · Map⁵
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepts	glass bottles and jars (City glass drop-off program; curbside carts take no glass)⁵

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: ReWorks HHW Collection Season & Hours / Location / Restric…, City of Akron Glass Recycling Collection Sites (feature la…, 2026 Curbservice Program - 2026 Trash & Recycling Holiday … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	3-1-1 from a landline or 330-375-2311 from a cell phone (City of Akron)¹
311	311 (landline) / 330-375-2311 (cell)¹
Official website	akronohio.gov¹

Sources: What Can Be Recycled in Home Recycling Carts?, City of Akron Leaf Collection Operations (ArcGIS Hub site,… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Ohio cities: Ohio trash pickup schedules.

Akron trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Akron?

Trash is collected weekly. Akron does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (akrongis.maps.arcgis.com) or the City of Akron Trash Collection Days (City of Akron GIS) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Akron?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Listed on the City's 2026 Curbservice holiday schedule

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Akron?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Listed on the City's 2026 Curbservice holiday schedule

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Akron?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Listed on the City's 2026 Curbservice holiday schedule

How do I get rid of bulky items in Akron?

Set collection days. Weekly large items: no booking, set out for your normal collection day. Special bulk pickup (extra bags, 32 or 45 gal. cans, lawn and leaf bags): call 3-1-1 (or 330-375-2311) one day ahead; unscheduled items are not collected and may be tagged. Fees: No bulk fee stated; collecting more than four tires may result in collection fees.

Does Akron recycle glass?

Glass: drop-off only.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Akron?

call 3-1-1 from a landline or 330-375-2311 from a cell phone (City of Akron).

Sources

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What Can Be Recycled in Home Recycling Carts?County · summitreworks.com · checked October 30, 2026
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ReWorks Household Hazardous Waste (season, hours, location, restrictions)County · summitreworks.com · checked October 30, 2026
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ReWorks HHW Collection Season & Hours / Location / RestrictionsCounty · summitreworks.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Akron Trash Collection Days (lookup app + feature layer)City · akrongis.maps.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Akron Glass Recycling Collection Sites (feature layer)City · services1.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash CollectionCity · akronohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Akron Leaf Collection Operations (ArcGIS Hub site, City of Akron GIS)City · city-of-akron-leaf-collection-operations-akrongis.hub.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Curbservice Program - 2026 Trash & Recycling Holiday Schedule (front) and Let's Recycle! (back)City · cms2.revize.com · checked October 30, 2026

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