Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Euclid
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 (95-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Place on the tree lawn after 6 PM (DST) or 4 PM (Standard Time) the day before collection. Must be removed within 12 hours of collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household rubbish
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Bagged leaves and yard debris
Bright Green (65-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Items can be co-mingled. Flatten and bundle any cardboard that doesn't fit inside the bin and place it next to the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Brown, clear, or green glass
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and bi-metal cans
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and cereal boxes (liner removed)
- ✓Newspaper and junk mail
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Wax cartons
- ✕Wire hangers
- ✕Motor oil and antifreeze containers
Yard Waste Bin
Branches must be cut to 3-4 foot lengths, bundled, max 2' in diameter, and under 50 lbs. Bagged leaves can be placed directly in the trash can or on the tree lawn.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush and branches
- ✓Bagged leaves and yard debris
- ✓Loose autumn leaves (during scheduled city sweep)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on regular trash day
Placement
Place items on the tree lawn next to your garbage cart following the standard set-out times (after 6 PM DST / 4 PM Standard Time the day prior).
Accepted
- ✓ Upholstered furniture (must be sealed in plastic)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be sealed in plastic)
- ✓ Appliances (doors must be removed)
- ✓ Carpeting (cut to 3-4 foot lengths and bundled)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Freon-containing appliances (unless certified removed)
Bulk pickup is included with your standard municipal refuse service at no additional charge, provided items follow size and preparation limits.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, service for that day and the rest of the week will be delayed by one day. Friday collections will shift to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk and yard waste collections occurring on your regular trash day follow the same holiday delay schedule.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, your collection day will not be delayed and remains on its normal schedule.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Remove Cereal Box Liners
Before recycling cardboard cereal boxes, ensure you remove and discard the interior plastic bag liners [1.1.2]. These thin plastics cannot be processed in the curbside recycling stream and cause issues at the sorting facility.
No Wire Hangers or Tanglers
Do not place wire hangers, shrink wrap, or other 'tanglers' in your bright green recycling bin. These items wrap around the gears of recycling machinery, causing delays and equipment damage.
Keep Contaminants Out of Leaves
During the fall leaf pickup, do not mix sticks, brush, grass, or other debris into your leaf piles on the tree lawn. The landfill will reject mixed debris, and it can severely damage the city's vacuum equipment.
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October - DecemberThe Streets and Sewers Department conducts a massive citywide leaf collection, moving through 9 zones [2.2.5]. Rake leaves to the tree lawn, NOT the street, to avoid a citation. Placing leaves in the street clogs storm drains and causes flooding.
Late Summer
SeptemberTires are not collected at the curb. The City of Euclid typically hosts an annual 'Scrap Tire Round-Up' in September at the service center on Lakeland Blvd for passenger and light truck tires off the rim.
Winter
December - FebruaryIf it snows before leaf collection concludes, snowplows will push any leaves left in the street onto neighbors' properties. Keep catch basins and fire hydrants entirely clear of debris to ensure neighborhood safety.
About Euclid Waste Management
Euclid's Automated Collection with Kimble Companies
The City of Euclid contracts with Kimble Companies to handle automated residential refuse and recycling. Each household is provided with a dark green 95-gallon cart for standard rubbish and a bright green 65-gallon cart for co-mingled recycling. Residents must adhere to strict local ordinances regarding bin placement to avoid a $75 fine: place carts on the tree lawn after 6:00 p.m. during daylight savings time (or 4:00 p.m. during standard time) the evening before pickup. Empty bins must be removed within twelve hours after collection.
Navigating Curbside Recycling Rules
Euclid's single-stream recycling program makes it easy for residents to co-mingle acceptable items directly inside the bright green cart without sorting. Permitted items include plastic bottles, glass jars, aluminum cans, and mixed paper. To prevent contamination, remember to pull the inner plastic liners out of cereal boxes. If your flattened corrugated cardboard boxes do not fit inside the recycling cart, you can securely bundle them and place them on the tree lawn directly next to the bin on your pickup day.
Weekly Bulk Item Pickups
Getting rid of bulky items like appliances, mattresses, and old couches doesn't require a special appointment in Euclid. Kimble collects bulk trash weekly on your regularly scheduled refuse day, provided items are prepped correctly. For safety reasons, any appliance that seals shut must have its doors removed prior to being placed at the curb. Additionally, mattresses, box springs, and all upholstered furniture must be completely sealed in plastic to be accepted for pickup.
Yard Waste and Seasonal Leaf Management
Routine yard maintenance is supported by flexible debris collection options. Branches, brush, and even old carpeting can be set out weekly if cut to 3 to 4-foot lengths, tied into bundles under two feet in diameter, and weighing less than 50 pounds. In the autumn, the Euclid Streets and Sewers Department operates a dedicated loose-leaf vacuum program across nine city sections. Leaves must be raked onto the tree lawn—never into the street—as street-bound leaves clog catch basins and impede winter snowplows.
Drop-off Facilities
Euclid Service Center (For Special Events like Tire Round-Up)
25500 Lakeland Blvd, Euclid, OH 44132
Materials Accepted
Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District Drop-Off
4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights, OH 44105
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When exactly can I place my trash bins on the curb in Euclid?
To avoid a $75 fine, you must wait until after 6:00 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time (or after 4:00 p.m. during Standard Time) the day before your scheduled collection. Bins must be retrieved from the curb within 12 hours after they are emptied.
Do I need to schedule a pickup for a mattress or old couch?
No special scheduling is required. Kimble will collect bulk items on your normal trash day. However, city regulations require that mattresses, box springs, and any upholstered furniture must be completely sealed in plastic before placing them out.
Can I put yard waste or leaves in my trash bin?
Yes. The City of Euclid allows residents to put bagged leaves and general yard debris directly into the dark green 95-gallon trash can. Alternatively, you can place bagged yard waste next to the cans on the tree lawn.
What should I do with large cardboard boxes that don't fit in the recycling cart?
If you have excess corrugated cardboard, flatten the boxes completely, bundle them together, and place the bundle directly on the tree lawn next to your bright green recycling can on your regular collection day.