Dayton, OH trash pickup schedule

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

Population 136,688 (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 Dayton Division of Waste Collection (Public Works) collects trash weekly and single-stream recycling every other week at single-family residences in Dayton; the same division also serves Jefferson Township and the city of Moraine on their own schedules.¹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling every other week, same day as trash¹²
Set out	by 6:30 a.m. on collection day; remove containers by 8 a.m. the day after collection⁷
Your pickup day	Address lookup: daytonohio.maps.arcgis.com. App: Dayton Collects (address lookup + reminders); also 9 zone calendar PDFs (Mon-Thu Zones 1/2, Friday Central Business District)⁹ · Look up your day here
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. No collection Thursday; Thursday collection moves to Friday³

Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).

Dayton holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Trash and recycling are not collected on holidays; in a week with a holiday, collection moves back one day after the holiday through Friday. Holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.³
Official notice	daytonohio.gov³

Dayton trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Delayed one day	Trash and recycling not collected on the holiday; that day's and the rest of the week's collection moves back one day³
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Delayed one day	Trash and recycling not collected on the holiday; that day's and the rest of the week's collection moves back one day³
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Good Friday	Fri, Apr 3, 2026	Delayed one day	Dayton collection delayed (Moraine and Jefferson Township still collected)³
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Trash and recycling not collected on the holiday; that day's and the rest of the week's collection moves back one day³
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	Delayed one day	Dayton collection delayed (Moraine and Jefferson Township still collected)³
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026	Delayed one day	Observed Friday July 3; Dayton collection delayed (Moraine and Jefferson Township still collected)³
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Delayed one day	Trash and recycling not collected on the holiday; that day's and the rest of the week's collection moves back one day³
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	No collection Thursday; Thursday collection moves to Friday³
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Delayed one day	No collection Friday Dec 25; city table lists it as a delay date³

Dayton trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Delayed one day	No collection Friday Jan 1, 2027; city table lists it as a delay date³
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day	Mon, May 31, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 6, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 11, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Thu, Nov 11, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 25, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above

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

Sources: Holiday Schedule Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Dayton

How it works	Scheduled pickup: request it ahead²
How to request	Call 937-333-4800 or use Dayton Delivers no later than the Wednesday before your zone's monthly Friday bulk day; add metal/tires to a booked pickup by 2 p.m.²
Limits	up to 5 large items and/or up to 25 small bags or boxes per pickup; mattresses wrapped; carpet rolled 4 ft x 2 ft and tied; yard waste bundles max 4 ft x 18 in, 25 lb⁴
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted	hazardous, flammable or explosive materials (gasoline, kerosene, diesel)⁴ automotive parts⁴ building/excavating materials: concrete, rocks, brick, sand, gravel, drywall, wood, plaster⁴ pianos, HVAC parts, air conditioners, spas, hot tubs, pool tables⁴ items from evictions, move-outs or foreclosures⁴

Sources: Dayton Waste Collection Services & Schedules, Bulk Waste Collection Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Dayton

Pickup	every other week, same day as trash²
Type	single-stream¹
Glass	accepted in cart (bottles and jars, all colors; window glass not accepted)⁵
Plastics	bottles and jugs with a small mouth and wider base (milk, soda, detergent, water, shampoo bottles); cheat sheet also lists tubs and yogurt/fruit cups⁵

Accepted

glass bottles and jars (all colors)⁵
metal cans: aluminum cans, steel cans and lids, empty aerosol cans with lids and tips removed⁵
plastic bottles and jugs (empty, crushed, caps reattached)⁵
paper: newspaper, magazines, cardboard, mixed office paper, envelopes, paperboard, clean pizza boxes, phone books, catalogs⁵
food and beverage cartons⁵

Not accepted

plastic bags, dishware, hoses and chains, window glass, clothes/sheets, cords/belts/leashes, car parts, light bulbs, pots and pans, hangers and wires⁶
Styrofoam⁶
hazardous items: batteries, chemicals, needles, helium and propane tanks⁶
bagged recyclables (place loose)²

Programs

Free blue recycling container on request (call 937-333-4800 or Dayton Delivers); schedules page says 95-gallon, recycling page says 32- or 96-gallon⁵

Sources: Waste Collection, Dayton Waste Collection Services & Schedules, Recycling, Recycling Cheat Sheet - English (PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	No separate yard-waste cart is published; bundled yard waste is set out separately (listed in the scheduled bulk pickup guidelines); free green-debris drop-off at Wagner Ford⁷
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	Not published by the city (official page)
Rules	brush, clippings and limbs tied in bundles no longer than 4 ft and no more than 18 in diameter, max 25 lb each⁴
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	Not published by the city (official page)
Leaf collection	Loose-leaf curbside collection Oct 19, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027, at least two passes per neighborhood on a published rotation; rake/blow loose leaves to the curb by 8 a.m. Monday of your week; bagged leaves NOT collected; no branches/grass⁸

Sources: Bulk Waste Collection, Waste, Recycling, and Bulk Guidelines, Curbside Leaf Collection Service Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Wagner Ford Green Landfill (green debris)

Type	Compost / yard waste site
Run by	city (managed by Champion Mulch and Landscape Supply)
Address	2670 Wagner Ford Rd., Dayton, OH 45414 · Map¹⁰
Hours	Spring (Mar 1-Jun 30) Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-12; Summer (Jul 1-last Mon of Oct) Mon-Fri 8-5; Fall (last Mon of Oct-2nd week of Dec) Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-5, Sun 1-5; Winter (3rd week of Dec-Feb 28) Mon-Fri 8-5¹⁰
Fees	free for City of Dayton residents and community groups; non-residents and commercial may be charged¹⁰
Who can use it	Dayton residents free¹⁰

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

Sources: Green Debris (Wagner Ford) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	daytonohio.gov¹
Phone	937-333-4800 (Call Center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri)²
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	daytonohio.gov¹

Sources: Waste Collection, Dayton Waste Collection Services & Schedules Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Ohio cities: Ohio trash pickup schedules.

Dayton trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Dayton?

Trash is collected weekly. Dayton does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (daytonohio.maps.arcgis.com) or the Dayton Collects (address lookup + reminders); also 9 zone calendar PDFs (Mon-Thu Zones 1/2, Friday Central Business District) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Dayton?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Thursday; Thursday collection moves to Friday

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Dayton?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Friday Dec 25; city table lists it as a delay date

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Dayton?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: No collection Friday Jan 1, 2027; city table lists it as a delay date

How do I get rid of bulky items in Dayton?

Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. Call 937-333-4800 or use Dayton Delivers no later than the Wednesday before your zone's monthly Friday bulk day; add metal/tires to a booked pickup by 2 p.m.

Does Dayton recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (bottles and jars, all colors; window glass not accepted).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Dayton?

Use the city’s online form (daytonohio.gov) or call 937-333-4800 (Call Center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri).

Sources

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Waste CollectionCity · daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Dayton Waste Collection Services & SchedulesCity · daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday ScheduleCity · daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulk Waste CollectionCity · daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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RecyclingCity · daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycling Cheat Sheet - English (PDF)City · daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Waste, Recycling, and Bulk GuidelinesCity · daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Curbside Leaf Collection ServiceCity · daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Dayton CollectsCity · daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Green Debris (Wagner Ford)City · daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash Pickup layer, WasteCollectionPickupMap MapServerCity · maps.daytonohio.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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