Cincinnati Trash, Recycling, Yard & Bulk Pickup Schedule (2025)
Up-to-date guide for Cincinnati, OH: weekly trash and recycling, yard-waste program, bulk pickup by appointment, holiday delays, and drop-off options. Get details on accepted recycling materials and how to report missed service.
Frequencies
Trash and recycling weekly for all residential addresses; use 96-gallon carts provided by the City.
Set-out Time
Place carts out **before 6:00 a.m.** on collection day or after 5:00 p.m. the night before. Keep lids closed and 3 ft apart.
Bulk Pickup
By appointment only. Residents get **3 free bulk collections per year**, scheduled through the 311 app or phone.
📍 Find Your Collection Day
Use Cincinnati’s official lookup tool to find your **trash and recycling day**, and to see any holiday delays or special notices.
Open: Trash & Recycling Schedule Lookup
🗓️ Weekly Service & Set-out Rules
- Collection is **once per week** for both trash and recycling.
- Place carts curbside **before 6:00 a.m.** or after **5:00 p.m.** the day prior.
- Carts must face the street with lids fully closed and at least **3 feet apart**.
- Overfilled or overweight carts may not be serviced.
- Keep sidewalks and mailboxes clear for collection trucks.
♻️ Recycling — Accepted Materials
Accepted
- Paper, newspapers, magazines, and cardboard
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs (rinsed)
- Metal cans, tins, and aluminum foil
- Glass bottles and jars
- Cartons (milk, juice, soup)
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags and film
- Styrofoam containers
- Electronics and batteries
- Food or liquids
- Yard debris
🌿 Yard Waste Collection
- Seasonal yard-waste collection runs from **April through December**.
- Use **Kraft paper bags** or reusable containers labeled “Yard Waste.”
- Tree limbs must be bundled (max 4 ft long, 2 ft diameter).
- No plastic bags accepted.
📦 Bulk Waste & Large Items
- Bulk pickup is available **by appointment only** via 311 or the City’s mobile app.
- Each household gets **3 free bulk pickups per year**.
- Acceptable items: mattresses (wrapped), furniture, carpet (rolled/tied), appliances (without Freon).
- Construction materials and electronics are not accepted curbside.
🏗️ Drop-off & Recycling Centers
Residents can drop off bulk or recycling items at approved Hamilton County facilities. Check hours and accepted materials before visiting.
| Location | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Recycling Center | 10590 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH | Paper, cardboard, glass, and metals accepted. |
| Rumpke Waste & Recycling HQ | 5535 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH | Residential drop-off for recyclables only. |
🎉 Holiday Schedule
If your collection day falls on or after a City-observed holiday, pickup is delayed **by one day** for the rest of the week.
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
🚚 Missed Pickup
- Check that carts were set out correctly (by 6:00 a.m., lids closed, not blocked).
- Confirm your service day using the online lookup tool.
- If still missed, report it to **Cincinnati 311** by phone or online.
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