Bowling Green trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City Public Works — weekly curb refuse for 1–2 family dwellings on City streets; four-day Mon–Thu schedule (Ward/Refuse Collection Map PDF). Verified 2026-10-15 · bowlinggreen-oh.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Curbside no sooner than 5:00 p.m. evening before and no later than 7:00 a.m. collection day; remove from right-of-way by 7:00 a.m. day after (citation risk). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Same day weekly — City recycle container; recyclables loose (bagged recycling treated as garbage). Verified 2026-10-15 · bowlinggreen-oh.com |
| Bulk | Large Item Collection — 2 free/yr (≤5 items/visit) scheduled; after free: $25 first + $15/additional; mattresses prepaid $25/$15 (≤3); optional 3-yd. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Bowling Green Public Works (in-house). |
| Contacts | Public Works 419-354-6227; [email protected]; 305 N Main St. Verified 2026-10-15 · bowlinggreen-oh.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Curbside no sooner than 5:00 p.m. evening before and no later than 7:00 a.m. collection day; remove from right-of-way by 7:00 a.m. day after (citation risk).
Where
Containers ≥5 ft apart; lids closed facing street; non-collection days store enclosed/screened or side/rear yard lid closed.
Limits
Lid closed — overflow/beside containers not collected; City containers only.
Not allowed
Freon appliances, tires, chemicals, liquid paint, C&D, sod/rocks at curb refuse; bagged recycling.
Bags
Refuse in City cart; recyclables loose; no bagged recycle.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · bowlinggreen-oh.com
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
Mon–Thu routes; holiday rules: Monday holiday delays entire week +1; Tue/Wed holidays delay remainder; Thursday holiday → Friday.
Verified 2026-10-15 · bowlinggreen-oh.com
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Full details for Bowling Green: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Public Works — weekly curb refuse for 1–2 family dwellings on City streets; four-day Mon–Thu schedule (Ward/Refuse Collection Map PDF). City-issued refuse container only; lid closed; $15/mo includes one refuse + one recycle cart, weekly collection, 2 free Large Item pickups/yr, 4 brush collections/yr, annual leaf + Christmas tree collection. Extra container $5/mo. Public Works 419-354-6227 / [email protected]; Recycle Coach app.
- Recycling
- Same day weekly — City recycle container; recyclables loose (bagged recycling treated as garbage). Wood County Household Recycling Guide / 24-hour drop-off for extras. Do not put trash or brush/yard waste in recycle.
- Bulk pickup
- Large Item Collection — 2 free/yr (≤5 items/visit) scheduled 419-354-6227; after free: $25 first + $15/additional; mattresses prepaid $25/$15 (≤3); optional 3-yd dumpster $60/2 weeks. Not in regular refuse: refrigerators/freezers/dehumidifiers/AC, tires, chemicals/solvents/fuels, liquid paint, building/construction debris, sod, rocks — Wood County Landfill / Recycle Coach. Brush: out by 7:00 a.m. First day of each brush week (no scheduling) — see 2026 Public Works Calendar.
- Curbside: when
- Curbside no sooner than 5:00 p.m. evening before and no later than 7:00 a.m. collection day; remove from right-of-way by 7:00 a.m. day after (citation risk). Day via Four Day map / Recycle Coach.
- Curbside: where
- Containers ≥5 ft apart; lids closed facing street; non-collection days store enclosed/screened or side/rear yard lid closed.
- Curbside: limits
- Lid closed — overflow/beside containers not collected; City containers only.
- Curbside: brush
- Four annual brush weeks (calendar); limbs rules in Ch. 94 (e.g. Annual tree-clipping size caps); no brush in refuse/recycle carts; Yard Waste Drop Off available.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Freon appliances, tires, chemicals, liquid paint, C&D, sod/rocks at curb refuse; bagged recycling.
- Curbside: bags
- Refuse in City cart; recyclables loose; no bagged recycle.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Failure to remove containers / improper storage may result in citation; noncompliance may lose City refuse collection (Ch. 94 / page notes).
- Holidays
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
Mon–Thu routes; holiday rules: Monday holiday delays entire week +1; Tue/Wed holidays delay remainder; Thursday holiday → Friday (except Thanksgiving collected Wednesday prior); Fri holiday no effect; Sat observed Fri no effect; Sun observed Mon delays week. Use 2026 Public Works Calendar + Recycle Coach for dated weeks.
- Hauler
- City of Bowling Green Public Works (in-house)
- Contacts
- Public Works 419-354-6227; [email protected]; 305 N Main St
- Find your day
- Four Day Refuse and Recycling Collection Map / Recycle Coach
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: bowlinggreen-oh.com
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: bowlinggreen-oh.com
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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