Cleveland trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly black 96-gal cart; single-family and multifamily ≤4 units. Verified 2026-10-15 · clevelandohio.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. collection day (night before OK per division page). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Opt-in program — enroll CLErecycles.com or 311 for blue 64-gal cart at no extra cost. Verified 2026-10-15 · clevelandohio.gov |
| Bulk | Up to 3 bulk items/home on regular day during first full week of each month (guide): appliances, TVs, furniture with fabric, wrapped mattresses. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Cleveland Division of Waste Collection & Disposal. |
| Contacts | 311 / 216-664-2000; Division 216-664-3711; 5600 Carnegie Ave. Verified 2026-10-15 · clevelandohio.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. collection day (night before OK per division page).
Where
Curbside between curb and sidewalk/property line; clear obstructions.
Limits
3 bulk/month week; weekly 20 brush bundles, 20 yard bags, 4 tires, 3 bulk (division summary); cart-only trash otherwise.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste — first Friday monthly Carr Center / Ridge Road; e-waste Carr Center / CuyahogaRecycles.org.
Bags
Trash bagged in cart; recyclables loose in blue cart.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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- Trash
- Division of Waste Collection & Disposal. Weekly black 96-gal cart; single-family and multifamily ≤4 units. All waste inside cart; set curbside night before or by 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove per guidelines. Collection 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mon–Sat (weather). 64-gal carts available for disability — 311 / 216-664-2000.
- Recycling
- Opt-in program — enroll CLErecycles.com or 311 for blue 64-gal cart at no extra cost. Accepts paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastic bottles/jars, glass (guide). Collected on assigned schedule (weekly per guide context with trash program).
- Bulk pickup
- Up to 3 bulk items/home on regular day during first full week of each month (guide): appliances, TVs, furniture with fabric, wrapped mattresses. Also schedule via 311 (24–48 hr notice). Ridge Road Transfer Station — 4 free drop-offs/year, 4 cy/visit; Carr Center drop-off/recycling/e-waste.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. collection day (night before OK per division page).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside between curb and sidewalk/property line; clear obstructions.
- Curbside: limits
- 3 bulk/month week; weekly 20 brush bundles, 20 yard bags, 4 tires, 3 bulk (division summary); cart-only trash otherwise.
- Curbside: brush
- Separate yard waste program — bundled/bagged per waste page (bi-weekly yard season rules in FAQ).
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste — first Friday monthly Carr Center / Ridge Road; e-waste Carr Center / CuyahogaRecycles.org.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bagged in cart; recyclables loose in blue cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Illegal dumping reward program 4-DUMP; set-out violation fees.
- Holidays
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- City of Cleveland Division of Waste Collection & Disposal
- Contacts
- 311 / 216-664-2000; Division 216-664-3711; 5600 Carnegie Ave
- Find your day
- Not yet confirmed
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: clevelandohio.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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