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Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Cuyahoga Falls
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular trash day year-round using city-provided yard carts (up to 5 tied brush bundles are also accepted for full-service customers).
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential sanitation and recycling fees are conveniently billed together each month on your municipal City of Cuyahoga Falls utility statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH/EFT), Mail, Drop Box, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizens age 65 and older qualify for a discounted Limited Service sanitation rate ($10.50 per month including the recycling credit).
Green (95-gallon or 65-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Place carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. (no earlier than the evening before). Leave a 3-foot clearance around the cart for automated arm access.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Small broken household items
Blue-lidded (95-gallon or 65-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be placed loosely into the blue-lidded cart. Do not bag recyclables in plastic grocery or garbage bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper and clean cardboard
- ✓Metal food and beverage cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wire)
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard debris
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in the designated tan 95-gallon yard waste cart. Paper yard waste bags are strictly prohibited. Up to 5 bundles of brush (limbs under 2 inches in diameter) are also accepted per week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Weeds
- ✓Small branches
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular service day, by appointment only.
Placement
Place approved items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, leaving 3 feet of space between the bulk items and your carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Furniture (couches, chairs, dressers)
- ✓ Large household appliances
- ✓ Carpet rolls (tied)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Items that easily fit into a standard trash cart
- ✕ Excessive construction or demolition materials
- ✕ Hazardous waste (liquid paint, oil, batteries)
- ✕ Loose unbagged trash
Free for Full Service customers (limit 2 items). A $30 charge applies to Limited Service customers or if the requested pickup consists of excess bags/boxes not considered true bulky items.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your weekly collection day falls on or after one of these five observed holidays, your pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and pre-scheduled bulk pickups will follow the exact same one-day delay structure during holiday weeks.
Sanitation crews work normally on all other holidays not listed above (e.g., MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Juneteenth, Columbus Day, Veterans Day). Your schedule will not change on these days.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
MayThe Spring Clean-Up event occurs during the first two full weeks in May. During this time, residents can place excess trash bags and bulk items at the curb on their regular collection day without needing to schedule in advance.
Fall
SeptemberThe Fall Clean-Up happens during the first two full weeks of September, operating under the same rules as the spring cleanup, allowing unlimited reasonable disposal of excess bags and household junk.
Winter
December to JanuaryA Holiday Clean-Up period runs from December 26 through December 31 for free excess trash disposal. Additionally, live Christmas trees (free of bags and decorations) are collected curbside between December 26 and January 10.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Garbage Collection Rules in Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls provides automated municipal solid waste collection for local households. Residents are issued standard heavy-duty carts to manage their weekly garbage. It is essential that all household waste fits completely inside the provided container so the lid can shut tight, keeping out critters and preventing windblown litter. If you have a larger family or produce more refuse than a single bin can hold, you can request an additional 95-gallon cart by contacting the sanitation division. Keeping neighborhood streets clean is a priority, so overflowing containers are strictly prohibited.
How to Use Your Blue-Lidded Recycling Cart
Every home receives a blue-lidded cart specifically designated for single-stream curbside recycling. Acceptable materials include clean aluminum cans, tin food cans, plastic bottles, junk mail, magazines, and flattened corrugated cardboard. Do not place items in plastic bags; everything must be left loose inside the bin. The city enforces strict contamination policies, and putting regular garbage or unapproved materials in your blue-lidded container can result in a $30 penalty fee. If you have an abundance of large cardboard boxes that will not fit into your cart, you can utilize the public corrugated cardboard drop-off center located at Gaylord Grove and Hudson Drive.
Managing Yard Waste and Brush
Keeping organic debris out of the local landfill is mandatory. In fact, municipal regulations make it illegal to mix yard waste with your normal trash. Homeowners looking to dispose of grass clippings and leaves can secure a dedicated yard waste cart by visiting the Utility Billing Office and placing a $25 deposit. For larger branches, the sanitation crew will collect up to five neatly tied bundles of brush per week, provided the limbs do not exceed two inches in diameter.
Options for Oversized and Bulk Items
When moving, renovating, or just doing some deep spring cleaning, you may accumulate items that are simply too big for standard carts. Local solid waste crews can typically handle certain bulky objects, but it is always best practice to notify the sanitation department ahead of time. Be mindful that specific construction materials, massive appliances, or items heavily soaked by weather may require alternative disposal methods or private junk removal services if they exceed municipal hauling limits.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Safety dictates that volatile chemicals, wet paint, automotive fluids, and lithium batteries must never be tossed into residential garbage bins. Cuyahoga Falls partners with the ReWorks Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center to safely process these dangerous materials. The ReWorks facility is located at 1201 Graham Road, just off the State Route 8 exit. They accept a wide variety of hazardous goods, including aerosols and non-latex paints. Always check the ReWorks website for current operating hours and any applicable disposal fees for specialty items like tires.
General Cart Placement and Missed Collections
To guarantee your weekly pickup, ensure that both your refuse and blue-lidded recycling carts are rolled to the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your designated service day. The automated lifting trucks require clearance to operate safely. Leave a minimum of three feet of space between your carts, and keep them well away from parked cars, fire hydrants, and mailboxes. If you followed all placement rules but your street was skipped, reach out to the city's sanitation division promptly to arrange a recovery route.
Drop-off Facilities
ReWorks Summit County Household Hazardous Waste Center
1201 Graham Rd, Stow, OH 44224
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should my carts be placed at the curb?
Both your regular refuse container and your blue-lidded recycling cart must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated service day.
Can I put yard waste in my regular garbage bin?
No, it is illegal to mix organic yard waste with standard household trash in Cuyahoga Falls. You must use a dedicated yard waste cart or bundle your brush appropriately for collection.
What happens if I put the wrong items in my recycling cart?
Placing unapproved materials, such as plastic bags, styrofoam, or food waste, into your recycling container can result in a $30 contamination fee added directly to your utility account.