Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Canton
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, with collection days determined by your neighborhood location.
Recycling
Recycling is collected on the same day as your regular weekly trash collection using your city-provided blue bin.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected on your normal trash day; grass and leaves must be bagged separately (up to 32–45 gallon bags) and branches bundled under 4 feet.
Set Out Time
Between 12:00 PM (noon) the day before and 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation charges are conveniently consolidated and billed monthly alongside your municipal water and sewer services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH), Mail, Phone, In-Person, 24/7 Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Homestead exemption discount is available for qualifying senior citizens (65+) and permanently disabled individuals, offering a 50% discount on sanitation service.
Standard 95-Gallon Cart Bin (Trash)
Items within the 95-gallon cart should be bagged where possible. The lid must close completely. Excess waste can go in resident-provided 32-gallon cans weighing no more than 75 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Bagged food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Double-bagged animal waste
18-Gallon Blue Bin Bin (Recycling)
The city provides 18-gallon blue bins for curbside recycling. Ensure materials are thoroughly rinsed and cleaned, and place the bin clearly separated from the trash cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and bi-metal cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Clean paper
- ✓Plastics labeled #1 and #2
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Latex paint
- ✕Bio-medical waste
- ✕Smoke detectors
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste must be bagged separately. Grass bags must not exceed 32 gallons; leaf bags must not exceed 45 gallons. Branches must be tied in manageable bundles up to 4 feet in length.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Twigs
- ✓Branches (bundled)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly alongside regular trash day
Placement
Place large items out no earlier than noon the day prior to collection and no later than 6:00 A.M. on the day of pick-up. Keep items safely away from mailboxes and parked cars.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be plastic wrapped)
- ✓ Upholstered items (must be plastic wrapped)
- ✓ Carpeting (cut to 4ft lengths, rolled and tied)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction materials (asphalt, concrete, bricks, roofing)
- ✕ Explosives
- ✕ Paints and liquids
- ✕ Drug Enforcement Administration materials
The 2 bulk items per week are free. For extensive demolition debris, residents must call 330-489-3020 to pay an additional fee for a city-provided roll-off dumpster.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a listed holiday falls on a weekday, trash pickup will resume the day following the holiday and be delayed by one day for the rest of the week (e.g., Friday's collection moves to Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk collection follow the exact same delayed holiday schedule as regular garbage.
Trash pick-up will take place as normally scheduled on any holidays not explicitly listed above, such as Columbus Day or Veterans Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - FebruaryCrews will collect garbage in all weather unless temperatures drop to dangerously low levels. In such extremes, the city will issue a press release via the website and local media to announce collection suspensions.
Fall
October - NovemberWith the autumn leaf drop, remember that leaves must not be swept into the street. They should be bagged in 45-gallon maximum bags and placed out with yard waste for regular curbside collection.
Spring
March - MaySpring cleaning often means bulky item disposal. Take advantage of your weekly 2-item bulk limit, or contact the city directly to rent an affordable 6-to-8 yard front-load dumpster for massive clean-outs.
Local Tips & Community Info
Canton's Sanitation Standards
The Canton Sanitation Department works diligently to keep Stark County neighborhoods clean and safe. The city provides automated residential refuse collection on a weekly basis. To ensure your household waste is successfully hauled away, your municipal trash cart must be positioned at the curb by 6:00 a.m. sharp on the morning of your neighborhood's assigned route. All trash should be bagged securely before being placed inside the cart to prevent loose litter from escaping during the mechanical dumping process.
Rules for Bulky Item Disposal
When dealing with heavy furniture, broken appliances, or old mattresses, Canton residents can rely on the city's bulk item collection protocols. Rather than letting massive items clutter your property, you can place a limited amount of bulk waste out alongside your regular weekly garbage. However, the sanitation crews will not handle dangerous materials. Automotive tires, vehicle batteries, liquid paints, and construction debris like concrete are strictly banned from the curbside waste stream and must be taken to specialized Stark County disposal facilities.
The Hall of Fame City's Recycling Effort
Participating in local recycling efforts helps reduce the volume of refuse sent to regional landfills. Canton encourages its citizens to separate recyclable materials such as flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and clean plastic jugs. The most important regulation to remember is the strict ban on plastic bags. Tangling hazards like grocery bags or shrink wrap will contaminate the load and can severely damage the sorting machinery, so always toss your recyclables loosely into the bin.
Yard Debris Collection Specifics
Seasonal lawn care generates significant organic debris, and Canton has specific rules for how this material should be handled. Residents are instructed not to mix grass clippings, leaves, or soil with their ordinary kitchen garbage. Instead, yard waste should be placed in designated biodegradable brown paper bags. If you are clearing out brush or trimming trees, branches must be cut down to manageable lengths, tied securely into small bundles, and left neatly at the curb.
Clearance and Cart Placement
Because the city utilizes advanced sanitation trucks equipped with robotic lifting arms, precise cart placement is critical. When setting your bins out, you must establish a three-foot perimeter of empty space around each container. Ensure your carts are kept far away from parked vehicles, low tree branches, and street signs. The lid should be fully closed, and the metal handle of the cart must point toward your house to allow the mechanical arm to hook it properly.
Weather and Holiday Impacts
Severe winter weather and major federal holidays will occasionally disrupt Canton's standard trash collection schedule. When the city observes a holiday on a weekday, all subsequent pickup routes for that week are delayed by 24 hours, culminating in Friday routes being serviced on Saturday. During heavy snowstorms, residents should keep their carts clear of snowplow paths and wait for updates from the Sanitation Department regarding any temporary suspensions of service.
Drop-off Facilities
Canton Recycle Center
742 Schroyer Avenue SW, Canton, OH 44707
Materials Accepted
Kimble Recycling Facility
2295 Bolivar Road SW, Canton, OH 44706
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does my trash need to be at the curb in Canton?
All municipal trash and recycling carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
Can I throw away old car tires with my regular garbage?
No. Automotive tires, along with liquid paint, batteries, and construction debris, are prohibited and will not be collected by Canton sanitation crews.
How do I correctly set out branches and brush?
Tree branches and brush must be cut into small, manageable sections and securely tied into bundles before being placed at the curb for collection.