Cincinnati Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 5 items per collection. 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.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
AcceptedSofas, chairs, dressers, tables, and mattresses are accepted; schedule via 311 before placing curbside.
Appliances
AcceptedStoves, washers, dryers, and refrigerators are accepted with scheduled bulk collection; doors removed.
Construction debris
Not acceptedNominal lumber, concrete, windows, siding, automotive parts, and piano items are strictly prohibited.
How to throw away a mattress in Cincinnati
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Hamilton County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Rumpke Sanitary Landfill & Public Drop-Off
3800 Struble Road, Cincinnati, OH 45251
Major regional landfill, transfer station, and yard waste drop-off site serving Hamilton County and Cincinnati residents.
Cincinnati Public Recycling Drop-Off Dumpsters
3300 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Neighborhood public drop-off site with single-stream recycling dumpsters for cardboard, paper, glass bottles, metal cans, and cartons.
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 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.