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Cincinnati, OH Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2026) — The Complete Guide

Complete guide for Cincinnati, OH: weekly garbage, bi-weekly recycling,
bi-weekly yard waste (Apr–Jan) on the same week/day as recycling, bulk item pickup by scheduling,
holiday delays, drop-off options, and how to report a missed collection.

Cincinnati in 10 seconds: Garbage is weekly. Recycling is every other week.
Yard waste is every other week (seasonal, Apr–Jan) and runs on the same day/week as recycling.
Bulk items must be scheduled in advance through 311Cincy.

📍 Address lookup (official) & 311Cincy

Find your exact garbage day, your recycling/yard waste week, next pickup dates, and service alerts using the City/County schedule tool.

  1. Open the schedule tool: Collection Dates By Address
  2. Enter your address to see garbage, recycling, and yard waste dates for your route/week.
  3. Use 311Cincy to schedule bulk pickup or report missed collection if needed.
Tip: For program pages (rules, carts, reminders): Garbage Collection (City) and
Curbside Recycling.

🗓️ Weekly pickup & set-out rules

Cincinnati provides curbside services by route. Follow the set-out window and keep carts clear for automated collection.

Frequencies

  • Garbage: weekly
  • Recycling: every other week
  • Yard waste: every other week (seasonal Apr–Jan, same week/day as recycling)

Set-out basics

  • Set out no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before
  • Set out no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day
  • Avoid obstacles (cars, mailboxes, low wires/branches)
  • Bring carts back by midnight after collection (when possible)

Before you report a miss

Routes can run late. Wait until the end of the service day. If still not collected, report through 311Cincy.

♻️ Recycling — accepted & not accepted

Cincinnati recycling is every other week. Keep items empty, dry & loose (no bagged recyclables).
If you want a quick “what goes where” explainer too, see:
Trash vs. Recycling (US).

Accepted (typical curbside)

  • Paper & flattened cardboard
  • Metal cans (aluminum/steel)
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Rigid plastics (bottles, jugs, tubs)
  • Cartons (milk/juice/soup)

Not accepted

  • Plastic bags/film and “tanglers”
  • Food/liquids; foam foodware
  • Batteries, propane tanks, electronics
  • Yard debris (handled separately as yard waste)

Reminder: Your recycling/yard waste week is assigned by address—use the official schedule tool to confirm your dates.

🌿 Yard waste (bi-weekly, seasonal) — Apr to Jan

Yard waste is collected every other week beginning the first full week of April through the second week of January,
on the same day/week as your recycling.

  • Use paper yard bags or containers clearly labeled “Yard Waste”.
  • No plastic bags and do not place yard waste in the green recycling cart.
  • Keep containers/bags manageable (overweight loads may not be collected).
Official yard waste info: Yard Waste (City of Cincinnati)

📦 Bulk item pickup (scheduled) — up to 5 items

Bulk items must be scheduled in advance through 311Cincy. Typically, up to 5 bulk items may be scheduled per household per pickup request.

  • Schedule via 311Cincy (online/app) or call (513) 591-6000.
  • Bulk is collected on the scheduled day (often your regular collection day, or Friday for some routes).
  • Do not set items out too early—aim for the normal set-out window (after 5 p.m. the day before, by 6 a.m. day-of).

🎉 Holiday schedule (one-day delay)

When your regular collection day falls on (or after) a City-observed holiday, curbside collections typically shift to a one-day delay for the remainder of the week.
Always confirm during holiday weeks.

Official holiday schedule: City Holiday Schedule (Public Services)

🚚 Missed pickup — what to do

If your garbage, recycling, or yard waste wasn’t collected:

  1. Confirm set-out window (after 5 p.m. the day before, by 6 a.m. day-of) and proper placement.
  2. Verify your dates using the official schedule tool for your address.
  3. If still missed, submit a request through 311Cincy (ideally within 1–2 days of your service day).

🏗️ Drop-off & local resources

For public drop-off options, special recyclables, and additional guidelines, use the City’s recycling hub and local resources.

FAQ — Cincinnati trash & recycling

What day is trash pickup in Cincinnati, OH?

Garbage is collected weekly on your assigned route day. Use the official Collection Dates By Address tool to look up your exact day and next pickup date by address.

How often is recycling collected in Cincinnati?

Recycling is collected every other week. Your address is assigned a recycling week—check the official schedule tool to confirm your dates.

How is yard waste collected in Cincinnati?

Yard waste is collected every other week (seasonal), beginning the first full week of April through the second week of January, on the same day/week as recycling. Use paper yard bags or containers clearly labeled “Yard Waste”. Plastic bags are not accepted.

How do I schedule bulk item pickup in Cincinnati?

Bulk items must be scheduled in advance through 311Cincy (online/app) or by calling (513) 591-6000. Typically, up to 5 bulk items may be scheduled per household per pickup request.

Do holidays delay collection in Cincinnati?

Often yes—when your collection day falls on a City-observed holiday, curbside services typically run one day later for the rest of that week. Always confirm updates on the City holiday schedule and your address lookup tool.


☎️ Official links & contacts (Cincinnati)