Cleveland Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 3 items per collection. 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.
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.
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
AcceptedCouches, dressers, tables, chairs, and mattresses are accepted; mattresses and cloth furniture must be wrapped in plastic.
Appliances
AcceptedHousehold appliances drained of coolants and fluids are collected curbside during bulk week.
Construction debris
Not acceptedHazardous materials, building debris, concrete, and remodeling rubble are prohibited from curbside pickup.
How to throw away a mattress in Cleveland
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: Mattress bagging is required under the listed rules. Confirm the required plastic bag or encasement and sealing instructions with dispatch before collection.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Cuyahoga County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Ridge Road Transfer Station
3727 Ridge Road, Cleveland, OH 44144
Residents may drop off bulk waste free of charge four times per year, up to 4 cubic yards per visit. Open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
East Side Recycling Drop-Off
5600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
Drop-off station for residential recyclables. Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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.