Cincinnati 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 garbage carts, scheduled bulk items, and recycling at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day and no earlier than 5 p.m. on the previous day. Avoid placing carts behind parked vehicles or obstructions.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place garbage carts, scheduled bulk items, and recycling at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day and no earlier than 5 p.m. on the previous day. Avoid placing carts behind parked vehicles or obstructions. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Up to 5 bulk items may be scheduled per household by calling 311, visiting www.311Cincy.com, or using the 311Cincy app. Bulk items are collected on the scheduled collection day, which is the regular collection day or on Fridays. Items must be set out no earlier than 5 p.m. the evening before and placed curbside away from obstructions. Separate tire pickup allows up to 4 tires. | Up to 5 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Yard waste is collected bi-weekly from mid-April through the second week of January on the same day as your recycling. Place in clearly marked cans with handles or paper yard waste bags (maximum 25 pounds each). Sticks and branches may be bundled with heavy twine or cotton rope up to 3 feet in length and 2 feet in diameter (branches under 6 inches thick). Never use plastic bags, tape, or wire. |
Trash container requirements
- Use only city-provided green garbage roll carts
- All household garbage inside cart must be bagged with lid completely closed
- Up to 3 items outside the cart under 40 pounds and within 3x2x2 feet may be set out on regular day
- Any item exceeding 3x2x2 feet must be scheduled as a bulk item collection
- Do not place car parts, dirt, rocks, concrete, construction lumber, or chemicals in cart
Cincinnati recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Plastic bottles and jugs (clean bottles with screw caps reattached)
- Plastic tubs and cups (yogurt, butter, and drink cups rinsed clean)
- Glass jars and bottles of any color (rinse clean; metal lids may be replaced or loose)
- Aluminum cans and cups, steel and tin food cans
- Cartons (milk, juice, soup, and broth cartons; discard straws)
- Cardboard broken down to 3-foot-by-3-foot flat sections
- Paper and paperboard: office paper, newspaper, magazines, envelopes, and cereal boxes
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film (never place recyclables in plastic bags; place loose in cart)
- Shredded paper loose in cart (shredded paper must be placed in a clear plastic bag)
- Batteries and electronic waste (prohibited from curbside recycling)
- Polystyrene foam and Styrofoam takeout containers
- Garden hoses, electrical cords, and chains (tanglers)
- Yard waste, food waste, and household garbage
Cincinnati bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Up to 5 bulk items may be scheduled per household by calling 311, visiting www.311Cincy.com, or using the 311Cincy app. Bulk items are collected on the scheduled collection day, which is the regular collection day or on Fridays. Items must be set out no earlier than 5 p.m. the evening before and placed curbside away from obstructions. Separate tire pickup allows up to 4 tires. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 513-765-1212 |
Cincinnati 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, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Cincinnati, 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 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| 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 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Independence Day | Friday, Jul 3, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| 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 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Wednesday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| 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 Cincinnati Department of Public Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 513-765-1212
1115 Bates AveCincinnati, OH 45225
These collection rules cover Zone Cincinnati Citywide Curbside Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Cincinnati, OH?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place garbage carts, scheduled bulk items, and recycling at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day and no earlier than 5 p.m. on the previous day. Avoid placing carts behind parked vehicles or obstructions.. These rules apply to Zone Cincinnati Citywide Curbside Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Cincinnati?
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, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Cincinnati Citywide Curbside Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Cincinnati?
Up to 5 bulk items may be scheduled per household by calling 311, visiting www.311Cincy.com, or using the 311Cincy app. Bulk items are collected on the scheduled collection day, which is the regular collection day or on Fridays. Items must be set out no earlier than 5 p.m. the evening before and placed curbside away from obstructions. Separate tire pickup allows up to 4 tires. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 513-765-1212 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Cincinnati Citywide Curbside Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Cincinnati?
The listed accepted materials are Plastic bottles and jugs (clean bottles with screw caps reattached), Plastic tubs and cups (yogurt, butter, and drink cups rinsed clean), Glass jars and bottles of any color (rinse clean; metal lids may be replaced or loose), Aluminum cans and cups, steel and tin food cans, Cartons (milk, juice, soup, and broth cartons; discard straws), Cardboard broken down to 3-foot-by-3-foot flat sections, Paper and paperboard: office paper, newspaper, magazines, envelopes, and cereal boxes. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (never place recyclables in plastic bags; place loose in cart), Shredded paper loose in cart (shredded paper must be placed in a clear plastic bag), Batteries and electronic waste (prohibited from curbside recycling), Polystyrene foam and Styrofoam takeout containers, Garden hoses, electrical cords, and chains (tanglers), Yard waste, food waste, and household garbage. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Cincinnati Citywide Curbside Routes.