Cleveland Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place carts curbside the night before collection, or no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Carts must be placed at least 3 feet apart with opening facing the street. Remove carts from the curb promptly after collection.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place carts curbside the night before collection, or no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Carts must be placed at least 3 feet apart with opening facing the street. Remove carts from the curb promptly after collection. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | The City collects up to three (3) bulk items per home on your regular collection day during the first full week of each month. Mattresses and cloth furniture must be wrapped in plastic to protect workers from bedbugs and pests. Residents may also drop off bulk waste free of charge up to four times per year at the Ridge Road Transfer Station. | Up to 3 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Residents may set out up to 20 bags of yard waste and up to 20 bundles of brush/tree branches each week. Tree branches must be tied in bundles. Place curbside next to the trash cart without blocking truck arm access. |
Trash container requirements
- Use city-issued black 96-gallon trash roll cart (holds up to 250 lbs)
- Smaller 64-gallon carts available upon request for seniors and persons with disabilities
- All household waste must be placed completely inside the cart with lid closed
- Place carts at least three feet apart to allow automated truck arms to grip them
- Do not lean bulk or yard waste against carts or block cart opening
Cleveland recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Paper: clean mail, magazines, catalogs, newspapers, and office paper
- Cardboard: clean corrugated shipping boxes and food packaging boxes (flatten completely)
- Glass: clean glass food and beverage jars and bottles
- Metal cans: aluminum beverage cans and steel/tin food cans
- Plastic bottles: clean plastic bottles and jugs with necks (empty and rinse clean)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and film tanglers (place all recyclables loose in cart)
- Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, plates, and takeout food containers)
- Hazardous items: batteries, needles, syringes, and electronics
- Bulky items: buckets, car parts, garden hoses, and metal chains
- Non-recyclable materials: food scraps, yard waste, light bulbs, drinking glasses, and ceramics
Cleveland bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | The City collects up to three (3) bulk items per home on your regular collection day during the first full week of each month. Mattresses and cloth furniture must be wrapped in plastic to protect workers from bedbugs and pests. Residents may also drop off bulk waste free of charge up to four times per year at the Ridge Road Transfer Station. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 3 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 216-664-3711 |
Mattress bagging rule: Mattresses must be bagged under the listed rules. Confirm the required plastic encasement before pickup.
Cleveland holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Cleveland, OH
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Friday, Jul 3, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Cleveland Division of Waste Collection and Disposal · municipal dpw
Phone: 216-664-3711
5600 Carnegie AvenueCleveland, OH 44103
These collection rules cover Zone City of Cleveland Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Cleveland, OH?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place carts curbside the night before collection, or no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Carts must be placed at least 3 feet apart with opening facing the street. Remove carts from the curb promptly after collection.. These rules apply to Zone City of Cleveland Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Cleveland?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Cleveland Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Cleveland?
The City collects up to three (3) bulk items per home on your regular collection day during the first full week of each month. Mattresses and cloth furniture must be wrapped in plastic to protect workers from bedbugs and pests. Residents may also drop off bulk waste free of charge up to four times per year at the Ridge Road Transfer Station. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 216-664-3711 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Cleveland Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Cleveland?
The listed accepted materials are Paper: clean mail, magazines, catalogs, newspapers, and office paper, Cardboard: clean corrugated shipping boxes and food packaging boxes (flatten completely), Glass: clean glass food and beverage jars and bottles, Metal cans: aluminum beverage cans and steel/tin food cans, Plastic bottles: clean plastic bottles and jugs with necks (empty and rinse clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and film tanglers (place all recyclables loose in cart), Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, plates, and takeout food containers), Hazardous items: batteries, needles, syringes, and electronics, Bulky items: buckets, car parts, garden hoses, and metal chains, Non-recyclable materials: food scraps, yard waste, light bulbs, drinking glasses, and ceramics. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Cleveland Curbside Service Area.