Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Barberton
Ohio waste management services operate on weekly zone-based schedules. Exact pickup days vary based on your local municipality or private franchise hauler.
State Mandate
Ohio EPA regulations prohibit the disposal of whole scrap tires in standard landfills.
Dark Green Bin (Trash)
Bag all household waste to prevent it from sticking to the inside of the cart. Place the cart 2-3 feet from the street with the lid opening facing the roadway.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household solid waste
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Bagged yard waste
Bright Green Bin (Recycling)
Place all items loosely in the recycling cart. Do not bag recyclables. Rinse food and beverage containers before disposal.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7
- ✓Newspaper and magazines
- ✓Corrugated cardboard
- ✓Glass bottles (clear, brown, green)
- ✓Aluminum and bimetal cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Shrink wrap
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Toys
- ✕Motor oil containers
- ✕Antifreeze containers
Yard Waste Bin
Can be placed in the dark green trash cart, in separate cans, or bagged. Brush must be bundled securely (max 4 feet in length). Individual bags or cans cannot exceed 60 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree trimmings
- ✓Brush
- ✓Decomposable natural yard waste
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regularly scheduled trash collection day
Placement
All mattresses, box springs, and upholstered furniture MUST be wrapped and securely sealed in plastic. Keep bulk items at least 3 feet away from your carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Stoves and ovens
- ✓ Washers and dryers
- ✓ Hot water tanks (water removed)
- ✓ Furniture and chairs
- ✓ Carpet (rolled and tied, max 4 feet in length)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon (unless tagged by a qualified technician)
- ✕ Dirt, soil, or feces
- ✕ Construction materials
- ✕ Whole-house cleanout or eviction debris
Bulk collection up to the 2-cubic-yard limit is included in standard residential service. For larger renovations, Kimble offers residential roll-off dumpsters for an additional fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a designated holiday falls on or before your regular collection day during the workweek, your pickup will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection is tied to your standard trash service and follows the exact same holiday delay schedule.
If the observed holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays. All collections for the following week will occur on your normal scheduled day.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Ditch the Plastic Bags
Never bag your recyclables. Toss paper, plastics, and glass loosely into your bright green Kimble cart. Plastic garbage bags tangle the mechanical gears at the recycling center and will cause your entire cart to be sent to the landfill.
Rinse to Reduce Odors
Make it a habit to rinse out soup cans, peanut butter jars, and milk jugs. Leftover food residue not only attracts pests to your curb but can also soil perfectly good cardboard and paper within the single-stream container.
Check the Numbers on Plastics
While Barberton accepts a wide variety of plastics, you should always look for the recycling triangle on the bottom of the container. If it says #1 through #7, it goes in the bright green cart. Unmarked plastics, styrofoam, and automotive fluid bottles belong in the trash.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to FebruaryDuring heavy Northeast Ohio snowfalls, keep your carts clear of snowbanks and at least three feet away from snow plows and parked vehicles so the automated collection arms can safely access them.
Spring
March to MayAs lawn care season begins, remember that grass clippings and pruning debris can be set out on your normal trash day. Just ensure any extra bags do not exceed 60 pounds and brush is bundled under 4 feet.
Fall
September to NovemberWhen clearing autumn leaves, you can bag them and place them with your regular trash, provided your total extra waste outside the main 95-gallon cart does not exceed the 2-cubic-yard weekly limit.
About Barberton Waste Management
Navigating Residential Waste Management in Barberton, OH
Keeping the 'Magic City' clean requires a unified approach to curbside collection. The City of Barberton has partnered with Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc. to handle weekly residential trash and recycling pickup. Each household is provided with a dark green 95-gallon cart for general refuse. Because collection utilizes automated trucks equipped with mechanical arms, residents must place their carts within two to three feet of the curb, ensuring the lid opening faces the street and there is adequate clearance from mailboxes, parked cars, and neighboring bins.
Mastering Summit County Single-Stream Recycling
Barberton makes sustainability straightforward with its bright green recycling carts. Operating on a single-stream system, residents do not need to separate or bundle their recyclables. You can toss corrugated cardboard, newspaper, clear and colored glass bottles, aluminum cans, and a wide array of plastics (labeled #1 through #7) directly into the cart. The golden rule for Barberton residents is to keep recyclables loose—never bag your recyclables in plastic trash bags, as this causes significant mechanical issues at Kimble's local sorting facilities.
How to Handle Large Furniture and Bulk Pickups
Unlike many municipalities that require special appointments and extra fees for large items, Barberton integrates bulk waste removal right into your regular weekly service day. Homeowners can set out up to two cubic yards (roughly a 3-foot by 3-foot by 6-foot space) of excess material alongside their primary 95-gallon cart. This allowance covers large household items like stoves, washers, and bundled carpet. However, there are strict health codes you must follow: all mattresses, box springs, and upholstered furniture must be tightly wrapped and sealed in plastic before they hit the curb.
Disposing of Yard Debris and Excess Trash
Whether you are doing a deep spring cleaning or managing autumn leaf fall, Barberton allows residents to discard yard waste alongside their regular trash. You can place leaves, grass clippings, and decomposable brush in separate 30-gallon cans or heavy-duty bags on your standard collection day. It is vital that any supplemental bags or cans weigh no more than 60 pounds each. Tree trimmings and brush must be securely tied into bundles no longer than four feet.
Drop-off Facilities
SA Recycling - Barberton
701 W Hopocan Ave, Barberton, OH 44203
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How much extra trash can I put out each week in Barberton?
You can place up to two cubic yards (roughly a 3'x3'x6' space) of extra bagged trash, yard waste, or bulky items outside your 95-gallon Kimble cart. Keep in mind that any individual bags or separate 30-gallon cans must weigh under 60 pounds.
Do I need to wrap my mattress before placing it on the curb?
Yes. To comply with local sanitation guidelines, all mattresses, box springs, and upholstered furniture placed out for disposal in Barberton must be completely wrapped and securely sealed in plastic.
Can I recycle glass and plastics in the bright green cart?
Yes. Barberton's single-stream recycling program accepts clear, brown, and green glass bottles, as well as plastics numbered #1 through #7. Ensure they are placed loosely in the cart without being tied up in plastic grocery bags.
What do I do with old refrigerators or AC units?
Any household appliance containing Freon must have the Freon legally removed and officially tagged by a qualified, licensed technician before Kimble will collect it on your normal trash day. Untagged units will be left at the curb.