Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Alliance
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your street/neighborhood.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Collected on regular trash pickup days (branches and limbs must be tied into bundles no larger than 4 feet long and 18 inches around).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling services are contracted through Kimble Companies and included directly on your monthly City of Alliance water bill, typically due around the 20th of the month.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH), Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
City-issued 95-gallon Kimble cart Bin (Trash)
All regular trash should fit inside the 95-gallon waste cart. You may place up to 8 additional items or bundles beside the cart per week. Bag service customers are strictly limited to 8 total Kimble Bags per week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household solid waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Everyday garbage
City-issued 65-gallon Kimble cart Bin (Recycling)
Items must be clean, dry, and placed loosely (unbagged) into the 65-gallon recycle cart. Do not bag recyclables in plastic grocery bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean and dry paper (mail, newspaper, office paper)
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic jugs and bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste or greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Wax cartons
- ✕Hoses, hangers, and tanglers
Yard Waste Bin
Must be cut into 4-foot lengths, tied into 18-inch thick bundles, and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Each bundle counts as one of your 8 allowable weekly 'extra items.'
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Tree or shrub trimmings
- ✓Boards and fencing
- ✓Christmas trees
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular service day (limit up to 8 additional items)
Placement
Place bulk items out with your regular refuse. Upholstered furniture and mattresses must be tightly wrapped in plastic. Swing sets must be disassembled.
Accepted
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Wrapped upholstered furniture
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (must be made environmentally safe)
- ✓ Washers, dryers, and stoves
- ✓ Toilets, sinks, and tubs
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Liquid paint
- ✕ Loose unbundled brush
- ✕ Electronics requiring e-waste disposal
Standard service includes up to 8 extra items per week at no extra charge. Excessive items or items from specific rental/bag service accounts may incur additional fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a major recognized holiday falls on a weekday, Kimble's trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
The holiday delay applies to all curbside services, including bundled brush and scheduled bulk items.
Your standard pickup day of the week will not change permanently, it only shifts backward during holiday weeks. Ensure carts are placed properly despite the delay.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryChristmas trees can be placed at the curb as part of your regular trash pickup. However, they must be cut down to 4-foot lengths and bundled just like standard brush, counting as one of your weekly extra items.
Spring
March - MayWhen starting spring yard cleanups, remember that loose piles of branches will be ignored. Tie all fencing, paneling, and shrub trimmings into 18-inch thick bundles to ensure pickup.
Fall
September - NovemberThe city often coordinates with the Keep Alliance Beautiful (KAB) initiative for specialized electronics and tire recycling fundraiser events. Watch the city’s website for dates to drop off items Kimble won't take at the curb.
Local Tips & Community Info
Solid Waste Collection in the Carnation City
Providing a clean, sanitary environment for all neighborhoods is a top priority for the City of Alliance. The municipal refuse program handles weekly household garbage collection to keep residential areas pristine. Homeowners are required to utilize approved waste receptacles and place them out on the tree lawn prior to 6:00 AM on their designated route day. To ensure the automated collection vehicles can safely access your containers, leave a minimum clearance of three feet around each bin, keeping them well away from utility poles, low-hanging branches, and parked cars.
Navigating the Curbside Recycling Program
Environmental stewardship is strongly encouraged throughout Alliance, and participating in the curbside recycling initiative is one of the easiest ways to contribute. Acceptable materials include rinsed aluminum and steel cans, flattened corrugated cardboard, and standard household plastics. It is imperative that all recyclables are placed loosely inside the designated recycling container. Never bag your recyclables in plastic grocery sacks, as these flexible plastics inevitably entangle the sorting equipment at the processing center, leading to severe facility delays and increased municipal costs.
Rules for Large Furniture and Bulk Items
Tossing out old mattresses, broken appliances, or heavy furniture requires slightly more effort than standard weekly garbage. Alliance residents cannot simply leave massive, oversized items on the curb during a regular collection run. You must contact the local sanitation department in advance to organize a specialized bulk pickup. Depending on the exact item being discarded, nominal disposal fees or specific handling procedures may apply. For instance, upholstered furniture and mattresses generally need to be thoroughly wrapped and sealed in heavy plastic to protect the collection crew from potential biohazards.
Handling Yard Waste and Tree Branches
When the seasons change and yard work begins, managing organic debris is essential. Grass clippings and light brush can typically be collected alongside your regular refuse, provided they are properly contained. If you have trimmed bushes or chopped down small tree limbs, these must be cut into sections no longer than four feet and tied securely into manageable bundles. Unsecured piles of thorny branches or loose dirt will be left behind by the collection team to avoid street litter and vehicle damage.
Impact of Federal Holidays on Service Routes
During major federal holidays, the standard refuse collection calendar undergoes minor adjustments to give municipal workers time with their families. If a recognized holiday—such as Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or Independence Day—falls on a weekday, all subsequent pickup routes for that week will be delayed by 24 hours. For example, a Thursday collection will shift to Friday. If the holiday happens to fall over a weekend, the normal Monday through Friday neighborhood routes remain completely unaffected.
Drop-off Facilities
Keep Alliance Beautiful / Stark County Recycling Drop-off Events
Locations vary by event (Contact KAB at 504 E Main Street for info)
Materials Accepted
Alliance Waste Water Treatment Plant (Biosolids Program)
12251 Rockhill Ave NE, Alliance, OH 44601
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to put my garbage out in Alliance?
All approved refuse and recycling containers must be placed on the curb or tree lawn no later than 6:00 AM on the morning of your scheduled weekly pickup.
How do I throw away a refrigerator or mattress?
Oversized bulk items require special coordination. You must contact the Alliance sanitation department beforehand to schedule a pick-up, and you may be required to wrap mattresses in plastic before setting them outside.
Does my trash day change if there is a holiday?
Yes, if a major recognized holiday lands on a weekday, trash and recycling routes will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.