Cleveland Trash, Recycling, Bulk & Yard Waste Pickup Schedule (2025)
Complete guide for Cleveland, OH: weekly trash & recycling (opt-in for recycling), monthly bulk week (up to 3 items), set-out rules, holiday delays, drop-off centers, HHW events, and how to report missed service.
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Frequencies
Trash & recycling weekly for single-family and up to 4-unit buildings (recycling is **opt-in**).
Bulk Week
First full week each month, up to 3 bulk items per household, on your normal day.
Set-out Time
Place carts out the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on collection day; lids closed; 3 ft clearance.
📍 Schedule & City Calendar
Check the City’s **2025 Waste Collection Schedule** (bulk weeks & holiday shifts) and enroll for recycling/alerts.
Open: 2025 Collection Calendar (PDF)
Division of Waste — Program Hub
Recycling is **opt-in**; enroll online to receive a blue cart and service.
🗓️ Weekly Service & Set-out Rules
- Who’s served: single-family homes and multi-family up to 4 units.
- Set-out: carts curbside night before or by 6:00 a.m.; lids closed; **3 ft** between carts; openings facing street.
- Spacing: don’t block carts with bulk/yard waste; keep access clear for truck arm.
- Yard waste limits (per week): up to **20 bundles** of brush (≤3’×2′) and **20 bags** yard waste; plus up to **4 tires** (no rims).
- Construction debris: not collected curbside; use private hauler/dumpster.
♻️ Recycling — Accepted & Not Accepted
Accepted in Blue Cart
- Paper & flattened cardboard
- Glass bottles & jars (any color)
- Metal cans, foil & trays
- Rigid plastics (bottles, jugs, tubs)
- Cartons (milk/juice/soup)
Keep OUT
- Plastic bags/film; hoses/cords (“tanglers”)
- Food/liquids; foam foodware
- Batteries, electronics, propane tanks
See Cleveland’s **Acceptable Materials** list for details and prep (rinse, keep items loose).
📦 Bulk & 🌿 Yard Waste — How It Works
- Bulk week: first full week of each month; up to 3 items on your regular day (wrap mattresses/cloth furniture in plastic).
- Yard waste: bundles ≤3’×2’, bag grass/leaves; weekly limits apply (see above).
Need to drop extra material? Residents get **4 free drop-offs/year** at Ridge Road Transfer Station (load up to ~4 cubic yards).
🏗️ Drop-off Centers & HHW
| Site / Program | Address / Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Road Transfer Station | 3727 Ridge Rd — Mon–Fri, 9:00–15:00 | Recycling, bulk, yard waste, tires; HHW accepted on **first Fridays**. |
| Carr Center | 5600 Carnegie Ave — Mon–Fri, 9:00–15:00 | Document shredding, recycling & electronics; HHW on **first Fridays**. |
| Cuyahoga County HHW Program | County-wide events (check schedule) | Free HHW disposal for households; see accepted items & event dates. |
🎉 Holiday Schedule (2025)
- Labor Day (Sept 1): one-day delay all week.
- Juneteenth (June 19): **no delay**.
- Thanksgiving (Nov 27): one-day delay all week.
Always verify the **City calendar** near holidays in case of updates.
🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do
- Confirm set-out: carts out by **6:00 a.m.**, lids closed, 3 ft spacing; bulk/yard waste not blocking carts.
- If still missed by end of day, report via **Cleveland 311** (web/app/phone **216-664-2000**) and leave items out for next-day service.
📞 Contacts (City of Cleveland)
- Division of Waste Collection & Recycling: (216) 664-3711 — program info & drop-offs.
- 311 (Citizen Support): 311 or (216) 664-2000 — missed pickup, cart requests, bulk questions.
🔗 Data Sources
- 2025 Waste Collection Calendar (bulk weeks & holidays)
- Division of Waste — equipment, set-out, bulk, yard waste, drop-offs
- Waste & Recycling Guide (set-out, acceptable items, program basics)
- Acceptable Recycling Materials (PDF)
- Cuyahoga County HHW Program
- 311 — Trash & Recycling hub (reporting & links)