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Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Barberton
Trash Day
Collection days are organized by ward: Wards 5 and 6 are collected on Monday, Wards 1 and 4 on Tuesday, and Wards 2 and 3 on Wednesday.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same scheduled day as trash (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday depending on your ward).
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular collection day alongside household trash (must fit within the 2-cubic-yard total limit for outside materials).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (can be set out the evening before).
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside collection is contracted through Kimble Companies and fees are bundled with your City of Barberton water and sewer utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Pay by Text, Mail, Phone, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Eligible residents can apply for the Barberton Residential Services Relief Program for a reduced utility rate.
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Waste Collection in the Magic City
The City of Barberton, affectionately known as the Magic City, provides robust municipal solid waste services for all single-family residences. Through a dedicated city contract, weekly garbage and recycling pickups are standardized to maintain clean and healthy neighborhoods. To guarantee that your household refuse is collected, residents must place their municipal-issued trash carts at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled service day. Because the routing trucks operate on tight timetables, setting your bins out the night before is highly recommended to avoid a missed pickup.
Bin Positioning and Street Clearance
Automated collection vehicles rely on mechanical arms, meaning the physical placement of your cart is critical. Barberton regulations require a minimum of three feet of open space between your trash bin, your recycling bin, and any surrounding obstacles like streetlights, mailboxes, or parked cars. The front of the cart, typically marked with an arrow on the lid, must face the street. Additionally, all garbage must be bagged before being placed inside the container to prevent loose debris from flying out during the lifting process.
Acceptable Curbside Recyclables
Barberton encourages active participation in its single-stream curbside recycling program. You can toss flattened cardboard, empty glass jars, aluminum cans, and rigid household plastics directly into your designated recycling bin. A major rule to remember is to never bag your recyclables. Items must remain loose inside the cart. Soft plastics, such as grocery sacks and garbage bags, get tangled in the regional sorting facility's machinery, causing severe mechanical delays and safety hazards for the sorting staff.
Seasonal Yard Waste Collection
During the warmer months, Barberton offers a specialized yard waste collection program to help homeowners manage their landscaping debris. Grass clippings, leaves, and small plant matter must be packed into biodegradable brown paper bags. Loose branches and tree trimmings cannot be thrown directly into the street; they must be cut into lengths of four feet or less, bundled tightly with twine, and placed neatly next to your carts. Yard waste mixed with regular household garbage or packed in plastic bags will be rejected at the curb.
Disposing of Heavy Furniture and Appliances
When it comes to large household items like mattresses, dressers, or broken appliances, residents are generally permitted to place one bulk item at the curb per week alongside their regular trash. However, specific health and safety rules apply. Any mattress or upholstered furniture must be completely encased in plastic and sealed tightly to protect sanitation workers from bedbugs. Appliances that contain refrigerants, such as older air conditioners or freezers, must be professionally drained of Freon and properly tagged before they are eligible for curbside removal.
Holiday Routing Adjustments
The local sanitation schedule is adjusted for several major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, all collection routes scheduled for that day and the remainder of the week are delayed by exactly 24 hours. Normal Monday-through-Friday pickup schedules automatically resume the following week, so there is no need to call the city to verify your adjusted day.
Drop-off Facilities
SA Recycling - Barberton
701 W Hopocan Ave, Barberton, OH 44203
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put my garbage out in Barberton?
All trash and recycling carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Setting them out the evening before is recommended.
Can I throw a mattress out on my normal trash day?
Yes, you can throw out one bulk item per week, but all mattresses and upholstered items must be completely wrapped in plastic before collection.
How do I dispose of tree branches and yard waste?
Yard waste must be placed in brown biodegradable paper bags, and branches must be cut to four-foot lengths and bundled securely with twine.