Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Cincinnati, OH
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Cincinnati residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly garbage collection for qualifying dwellings (City-issued 96-gallon cart); recycling bi-weekly (assigned collection day Mon-Thu); set carts out by 6:00 AM, no earlier than 5:00 PM the day before; one-day delay when collection day falls on an observed holiday
- By appointment only — collection on your scheduled day (your regular collection day or Fridays)
- City of Cincinnati — Department of Public Services (DPS)
At a glance: Cincinnati
- Trash day
- Weekly garbage collection for qualifying dwellings (City-issued 96-gallon cart); recycling bi-weekly (assigned collection day Mon-Thu); set carts out by 6:00 AM, no earlier than 5:00 PM the day before; one-day delay when collection day falls on an observed holiday
- Bulk pickup
- By appointment only — collection on your scheduled day (your regular collection day or Fridays)
- Hazardous waste
- No permanent HHW facility — Hamilton County ReSource runs registration-required household hazardous products drop-off events only (no walk-ins or unscheduled drop-offs; event location shared after registration); Hamilton County residents only with proof of residency; use the county's Recycling & Disposal Locator for items not accepted at events
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly garbage collection for qualifying dwellings (City-issued 96-gallon cart); recycling bi-weekly (assigned collection day Mon-Thu); set carts out by 6:00 AM, no earlier than 5:00 PM the day before; one-day delay when collection day falls on an observed holiday
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
No public dump published by Cincinnati — use a neighboring county facility or a private transfer station.
Household hazardous waste
No permanent HHW facility — Hamilton County ReSource runs registration-required household hazardous products drop-off events only (no walk-ins or unscheduled drop-offs; event location shared after registration); Hamilton County residents only with proof of residency; use the county's Recycling & Disposal Locator for items not accepted at events
Accepted
- pesticides
- herbicides
- fertilizers
- solvents
- thinners
- lead paint
- oil-based paint
- oil-based stains
- fluorescent tubes
- cleaners
- pool chemicals
- driveway sealers
- mercury
- thermostats
- thermometers
- gasoline
- kerosene
- lighter fluid
- oxygen/refrigerant cylinders
Not accepted
- latex paint
- ammunition
- explosives
- fireworks
- flares
- gun powder
- prescriptions and controlled substances
- over-the-counter drugs
- medical waste
- propane, helium and CO2 tanks
- fire extinguishers
- batteries (all types)
- compact fluorescent bulbs
- motor oil
- cooking oil
- antifreeze
- yard trimmings
- appliances
- computers and electronics
- tires
- garbage
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Every other week on the same day as recycling, from April through the second week of January; use paper yard-waste bags, marked cans with handles, or bundles (max 3 ft long, 2 ft diameter, branches under 6 in); no plastic bags; 25 lb limit
E-waste
- How
- No city curbside e-waste program; TVs under 45 lbs may go in regular trash; call Hamilton County R3source at 513-946-7766 or visit hamiltoncountyr3source.org for electronics recycling outlets
The city publishes no public drop-off landfill or transfer station for residents; disposal is through curbside service, private haulers, and county events. Bulk FAQ revised 05/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Cincinnati, OH?
- Weekly garbage collection for qualifying dwellings (City-issued 96-gallon cart); recycling bi-weekly (assigned collection day Mon-Thu); set carts out by 6:00 AM, no earlier than 5:00 PM the day before; one-day delay when collection day falls on an observed holiday
- When is bulk pickup in Cincinnati, OH?
- By appointment only — collection on your scheduled day (your regular collection day or Fridays) By appointment: schedule online at 311Cincy.com, via the 311Cincy app, or call 311 (513-765-1212); tire pickup follows a separate request process
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Cincinnati?
- armchairs/recliners, coffee and dining tables, dressers/chests, couches/sofas/loveseats, mattresses/box springs, refrigerators/freezers, stoves, washers/dryers, water heaters, air conditioners, dishwashers, exercise equipment, bookcases, grills, TVs over 45 lbs, bed frames, headboards, doors, cabinets, chain link fence (rolled and secured)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Cincinnati?
- No permanent HHW facility — Hamilton County ReSource runs registration-required household hazardous products drop-off events only (no walk-ins or unscheduled drop-offs; event location shared after registration); Hamilton County residents only with proof of residency; use the county's Recycling & Disposal Locator for items not accepted at events
- Yard waste in Cincinnati: Every other week on the same day as recycling, from April through the second week of January; use paper yard-waste bags, marked cans with handles, or bundles (max 3 ft long, 2 ft diameter, branches under 6 in); no plastic bags; 25 lb limit
- Every other week on the same day as recycling, from April through the second week of January; use paper yard-waste bags, marked cans with handles, or bundles (max 3 ft long, 2 ft diameter, branches under 6 in); no plastic bags; 25 lb limit
- E-waste in Cincinnati: No city curbside e-waste program; TVs under 45 lbs may go in regular trash; call Hamilton County R3source at 513-946-7766 or visit hamiltoncountyr3source.org for electronics recycling outlets
- No city curbside e-waste program; TVs under 45 lbs may go in regular trash; call Hamilton County R3source at 513-946-7766 or visit hamiltoncountyr3source.org for electronics recycling outlets