Toledo 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 Set out on the curb the night before your scheduled pickup; promptly put away once collection is complete
- 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: Set out on the curb the night before your scheduled pickup; promptly put away once collection is complete |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Beginning January 5, 2026, residents can place up to 5 bulk items at the curb each week with regularly scheduled trash pickup; each item must weigh under 40 lbs; no scheduling needed | Up to 5 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: 2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31. Seasonal leaf collection is conducted in the fall through early January. Do not place leaves in the street; leaves may also be mulched, composted, or disposed in the gray trash container. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued gray refuse container provided by Republic Services
- All household trash must be bagged and placed inside container
Toledo recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Paper and cardboard
- Plastic bottles and jugs
- Glass bottles and jars
- Metal food and beverage cans
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags
- Food remnants or greasy boxes
- Styrofoam
- Hazardous chemicals
- Yard waste in recycling containers
Toledo bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Beginning January 5, 2026, residents can place up to 5 bulk items at the curb each week with regularly scheduled trash pickup; each item must weigh under 40 lbs; no scheduling needed |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 5 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 419-936-2511 |
Toledo 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, 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: Toledo, 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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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 | Saturday, Jul 4, 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
Republic Services (City of Toledo Department of Public Service) · contractor
Phone: 419-936-2511
One Government CenterToledo, OH 43604
These collection rules cover Zone Toledo Citywide Curbside Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Toledo, OH?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out on the curb the night before your scheduled pickup; promptly put away once collection is complete. These rules apply to Zone Toledo Citywide Curbside Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Toledo?
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, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Toledo Citywide Curbside Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Toledo?
Beginning January 5, 2026, residents can place up to 5 bulk items at the curb each week with regularly scheduled trash pickup; each item must weigh under 40 lbs; no scheduling needed The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 419-936-2511 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Toledo Citywide Curbside Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Toledo?
The listed accepted materials are Paper and cardboard, Plastic bottles and jugs, Glass bottles and jars, Metal food and beverage cans. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, Food remnants or greasy boxes, Styrofoam, Hazardous chemicals, Yard waste in recycling containers. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Toledo Citywide Curbside Routes.