Toledo, OH trash pickup schedule
Toledo trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Republic Services Republic Services collects residential trash, every-other-week recycling and weekly curbside bulk under contract; the City's Division of Solid Waste runs the Hoffman Road Landfill and the Clean Toledo Recycling Center. The Solid Waste division page describes it as 'Lucas County's Republic Services' contract'.1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week1 |
| Set out | curbside the night before the scheduled pickup; put away promptly after collection1 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com1 · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Mon-Wed normal; Thursday routes collected Fri Nov 27, Friday routes Sat Nov 28 (calendar)1 |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).
Toledo holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Trash collection is delayed by one day only for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas; the 2026 calendar shows collection on and after the holiday sliding one day for the rest of that week (Friday routes move to Saturday). Other holidays: no delay.12 |
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| Official notice | toledo.oh.gov |
| Calendar pdf | cdn.toledo.oh.gov2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday Jan 1: Thursday routes collected Fri Jan 2, Friday routes Sat Jan 3 (calendar)1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| 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 | Mon-Fri routes collected Tue May 26-Sat May 30 (calendar)1 |
| 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 | Mon-Fri routes collected Tue Sep 8-Sat Sep 12 (calendar)1 |
| 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 | Mon-Wed normal; Thursday routes collected Fri Nov 27, Friday routes Sat Nov 28 (calendar)1 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Mon-Thu normal; Friday routes collected Sat Dec 26 (calendar)1 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Toledo
| How it works | Set collection days1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | No scheduling: place items at the curb on the regular weekly trash day (monthly scheduled bulk pickups ended Dec 30, 2025). Curb only, no alley or side-street pickup.1 |
| Limits | up to 5 items per week, each item or bundle under 40 lbs; bag loose trash; city page: tie branches, wood or rugs in a 3' x 4' bundle; 2026 calendar PDF: yard waste/branches in 4' lengths, wood and other loose materials less than 4' x 4', rugs/carpet in lengths of 4' or less; remove or pound flat nails/screws; bag or wrap mattresses; remove doors and fluids from large appliances; 6' clearance around the pile (PDF); curb only, no alley or side-street pickup12 |
| Fees | free4 |
| Not accepted |
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| Over limit | Set-outs over the limit may bring a Notice of Liability and a $1,000 fine (TMC 963); use a dumpster/private hauler or the landfill5 |
Recycling in Toledo
| Pickup | every other week1 |
|---|---|
| Type | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Glass | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted
- food remnants: items must be clean1
Programs
- Blue recycling container, collected by Republic Services; recycling route 1 or 2 alternates weeks (2026 calendar)1
- Lucas County Solid Waste Management District residential recycling drop-off sites (paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, tin; flyer also lists glass bottles/jars, plastic bottles for liquids and cartons; no plastic bags, keep recyclables loose)17
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | no separate curbside yard-waste route published; branches/yard waste go out as bulk items with weekly trash (4' lengths, bundled or bagged, under 40 lbs; the PDF says branches 'less than 6' in diameter'); yard waste (no grass clippings) accepted at the Clean Toledo Recycling Center2 |
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| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | yard waste (no grass clippings) accepted at the Clean Toledo Recycling Center; not accepted at Hoffman Road Landfill (listed under Non-Acceptable Items)34 |
| Food scraps | free food-waste drop-off (GoZERO totes) at Glass City Metropark, Toledo Botanical Garden and Swan Creek Metropark, 7 a.m. to dark; also accepted at the Clean Toledo Recycling Center1 |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | 2026 curbside leaf collection starts Mon Nov 2 for about 6 weeks, by ZIP code (first pass weeks of 11/2-11/23; second pass weeks of 12/7-12/14 for 43623, 43613, 43606, 43615, 43614); rake to the curb line no more than 2 days before; leaf drop-off sites Nov 2, 2026-Jan 8, 2027 (Bowman, Detwiler, Ravine, Woodsdale parks; Elmdale Woodlot Mon-Sat 7-3)6 |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Hoffman Road Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 3962 Hoffman Rd., Toledo, OH 43611 (no entry from Matzinger/Schwartz Roads); 419-936-3077 · Map3 |
| Hours | Residential disposal 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (free disposal days 8 a.m.-1 p.m.)3 |
| Fees | $16 per cubic yard (1 yd minimum $16 ... 5 yd $80), cash only; tires $3 passenger/truck, $10 semi3 |
| Who can use it | City of Toledo or Lucas County residents; proof required; no commercial or tire dealers3 |
| Accepts | excess trash, furniture, carpeting, mattresses, wood waste, scrap metal, tires (fee); NOT yard waste, Freon appliances, hazardous waste, paint, lead-acid batteries, TVs/monitors3 |
Clean Toledo Recycling Center
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 3900 Creekside Ave., Toledo, OH 43612 · Map4 |
| Hours | Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (opened June 2, 2026)4 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | Toledo residents; proof required (state ID, enhanced library card or utility bill)4 |
| Accepts | good-condition donations, electronics, scrap metal, appliances without refrigerant, food waste, cardboard, yard waste (no grass clippings); no hazardous waste4 |
Lucas County Solid Waste Management District HHW drop-off (by appointment)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 1011 Matzinger Road, Toledo, OH 43612; 419-213-2230 · Map9 |
| Hours | Appointments Thursday and Saturday mornings (call to register)9 |
| Fees | $1.00/lb (fluorescent bulbs $1.00 each); latex paint $1.00/can up to a gallon, $5.00/can up to 5 gallons; electronics no cost9 |
| Who can use it | Lucas County residents, households only9 |
| Accepts | household hazardous waste (e.g. aerosols, antifreeze, car and household batteries, cleaning chemicals, cooking oil, fertilizers, gasoline, motor oil/filters, oil-based paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, solvents, fluorescent bulbs, latex paint) and electronic waste (computers, laptops, LCD monitors, printers, phones, cell phones, microwaves, VCR/DVD players, etc.)9 |
Food waste drop-off (GoZERO totes)
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | city / Metroparks Toledo / Keep Toledo-Lucas County Beautiful |
| Address | Glass City Metropark, 701 Front St.; Toledo Botanical Garden, 5430 W Bancroft St.; Swan Creek Metropark, 4301 Airport Hwy · Map1 |
| Hours | park hours, 7 a.m. to dark1 |
| Fees | free1 |
| Who can use it | City of Toledo residents1 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Phone | Republic Services 419-936-2511 (trash, recycling, bulk, containers)1 |
| 311 | Engage Toledo 419-936-2020 (24/7), [email protected]7 |
| Official website | toledo.oh.gov |
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- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Santa Ana, CARepublic Services
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- Boise, IDRepublic Services
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- Grand Prairie, TXRepublic Services
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- Salinas, CARepublic Services of Salinas
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- Palm Bay, FLRepublic Services
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- Round Rock, TXRepublic Services
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- Fullerton, CARepublic Services
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- Fairfield, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Fairfield)
- Nampa, IDRepublic Services
- Antioch, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Contra Costa County)
- Evansville, INRepublic Services of Evansville
- Richmond, CARepublic Services
- Carlsbad, CARepublic Services
- Sugar Land, TXRepublic Services
- Bend, ORRepublic Services (Bend Garbage & Recycling) and Cascade Disposal (Waste Connections)
- Brockton, MARepublic Services
- Carmel, INRepublic Services
- Renton, WARepublic Services
- Inglewood, CARepublic Services (Consolidated Disposal Service)
- Daly City, CARepublic Services (Daly City office, 1680 Edgeworth Ave.)
- Sunrise, FLRepublic Services
All Ohio cities: Ohio trash pickup schedules.
Toledo trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Toledo?
Trash is collected weekly. Toledo does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (republicservices.com).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Toledo?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Mon-Wed normal; Thursday routes collected Fri Nov 27, Friday routes Sat Nov 28 (calendar)
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Toledo?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Mon-Thu normal; Friday routes collected Sat Dec 26 (calendar)
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Toledo?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday Jan 1: Thursday routes collected Fri Jan 2, Friday routes Sat Jan 3 (calendar)
How do I get rid of bulky items in Toledo?
Set collection days. No scheduling: place items at the curb on the regular weekly trash day (monthly scheduled bulk pickups ended Dec 30, 2025). Curb only, no alley or side-street pickup. Fees: free.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Toledo?
call Republic Services 419-936-2511 (trash, recycling, bulk, containers).
Sources
- 1 Trash and Recycling (2026 holiday delays, bulk, recycling)City · toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 2026 City of Toledo Recycling & Trash Collection Calendar + Bulk Guidelines (Republic Services, PDF)City · cdn.toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Hoffman Road LandfillCity · toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Clean Toledo Recycling CenterCity · toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Large Set-OutsCity · toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Leaf Collection 2026City · toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Engage ToledoCity · toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Division of Solid WasteCity · toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Lucas County Solid Waste Management District FAQs (HHW, paint)County · co.lucas.oh.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Lucas County Solid Waste Management DistrictCounty · co.lucas.oh.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule web map / FeatureServer layer (City of Toledo ArcGIS Online, embedded on the trash page)City · services.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Landfill Free Disposal Day (May 30, 2026)City · toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Landfill Free Disposal Day (Sep 12, 2026)City · toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 14 Landfill Free Disposal Day (Nov 28, 2026)City · toledo.oh.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 15 Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Lucas County SWMD)County · co.lucas.oh.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 16 HHW & Electronics Disposal Program flyer (Lucas County SWMD, PDF)County · co.lucas.oh.us · checked October 30, 2026
- 17 Residential Recycling Drop-Off Centers (Lucas County SWMD) + Drop-off flyerCounty · co.lucas.oh.us · checked October 30, 2026
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