Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Hudson
Trash Day
Collection is organized by city quadrant: Southeast is Monday, Southwest is Tuesday, Northwest is Wednesday, and Northeast is Thursday.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as your trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular trash collection day (must be bundled or bagged, under 50 lbs, and cut to 4 feet or shorter).
Set Out Time
By 6:30 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Hudson utilizes a preferred hauler program (Republic Services) alongside licensed private haulers, so trash service is billed directly by your hauler every quarter rather than on your municipal water/power bill.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
No specific low-income or senior discounts listed, but a reduced-rate Low Volume Bag Service is offered for residents generating minimal trash.
96-gallon Cart (Republic) or Personal Cans Bin (Trash)
All waste must be placed at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your designated quadrant day. Extra bags or bundles must not exceed 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household solid waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Food waste
65-gallon Cart (Republic) or Single-Stream Bin Bin (Recycling)
Hudson utilizes a single-stream system. Do not bag recyclables; place them loosely in the cart. Glass acceptance may vary depending on your chosen non-preferred hauler.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Metal food and beverage cans
- ✓Cartons
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs (neck smaller than base)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Building materials
- ✕Scrap metal
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste can be included inside the trash cart or set out in bundles. Bundles must be cut to 4 feet in length or shorter and weigh no more than 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush
- ✓Tree branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One bulk item per week (Preferred Hauler)
Placement
Mattresses and box springs MUST be completely wrapped in plastic sheeting and sealed with tape. Upholstered furniture must be kept dry prior to collection.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and chairs
- ✓ Tables
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Appliances (Freon must be tagged and removed by a certified technician)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Metal drums
- ✕ Large car parts
- ✕ Liquid paint and hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Dead animals
One bulk item per week is included in the standard quarterly rate for the Preferred Hauler program. Other haulers may charge separate fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, collections for all quadrants scheduled on or after that day will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste is collected concurrently with regular household trash, its pickup will also be delayed by one day during holiday weeks.
Thanksgiving Day uniquely impacts only the Northeast Quadrant, pushing their standard Thursday collection to Friday.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
June - SeptemberSummit County ReWorks operates its Household Hazardous Waste drop-off center in Stow on Thursday afternoons during these months. This is the optimal time to dispose of pool chemicals, old lawn fertilizers, and wet paint.
Spring
AprilApril marks the month when all independent trash hauling companies must re-apply for a permit with the Hudson Public Works Department to continue providing services to residents.
Winter
JanuaryIf disposing of a Christmas tree or large winter yard debris, ensure it is cut down to lengths of 4 feet or less and bundled securely so it does not exceed the 50-pound weight limit required by the haulers.
Local Tips & Community Info
Understanding the Preferred Hauler Program
To reduce heavy truck traffic on neighborhood streets and secure competitive, stable pricing for the community, the City of Hudson utilizes a Preferred Hauler Program. Republic Services currently holds this city-negotiated contract, offering residents a comprehensive package that includes standardized quarterly rates for refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection. While homeowners are legally permitted to hire other licensed haulers like Kimble or Waste Management, opting into the city's preferred program ensures you receive the lowest negotiated rate and standardized municipal containers.
Quadrant-Based Weekly Routing
Instead of a randomized neighborhood schedule, your weekly trash day in Hudson is strictly determined by geographical quadrants, which are divided by State Route 91 and State Route 303. Homes in the Southeast Quadrant are serviced on Mondays, Southwest on Tuesdays, Northwest on Wednesdays, and Northeast on Thursdays. If your property sits directly on SR 91 or SR 303, your service day corresponds to the side of the street you live on. All containers must be placed at the curb early on your designated morning.
Single-Stream Recycling Cart Rules
Participants in the preferred program receive a massive 96-gallon trash cart alongside a 65-gallon recycling cart. Hudson takes pride in its single-stream recycling initiative, meaning you do not need to separate your cardboard, clean paper, metal cans, and plastic bottles. Everything can be commingled in the 65-gallon cart. However, environmental guidelines strictly prohibit the use of plastic bags. You must leave all recyclables loose in the container, as plastic bags jam the processing machinery at the sorting facility.
Disposing of One Bulk Item Per Week
Getting rid of bulky household items is remarkably convenient for Republic Services customers in Hudson. The current program allows residents to place exactly one large bulk item at the curb every single week alongside their regular trash cart. Acceptable bulk materials include mattresses, box springs, sofas, and large chairs. You do not need to call ahead to schedule this weekly bulk pickup, but the item must be placed safely out of the roadway so it does not obstruct traffic.
City-Operated Drop-Off Locations
If you accumulate excess recyclable materials before your quadrant's collection day, the city maintains several specialized drop-off points. You can bring clean paper and broken-down cardboard to the River Valley Paper bins located at the Public Works Department on Georgetown Road. Additionally, the City Hall parking lot on Terex Road hosts a Summit e-Waste bin exclusively for discarded electronics. For aluminum cans, residents can use the charity collection container at the local Hudson Ace Hardware on Darrow Road.
Navigating Holiday Schedule Shifts
Sanitation crews do not operate on major holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. If a recognized holiday falls on a Monday, all four quadrants will experience a one-day delay, pushing Thursday collections to Friday. However, if a holiday like Christmas Day or Independence Day lands on a weekend, there are zero delays to the curbside schedule. Residents should always refer to the city's annual calendar to verify how mid-week holidays impact their specific quadrant.
Drop-off Facilities
Summit County ReWorks HHW Collection Center
1201 Graham Road, Stow, OH 44224
Materials Accepted
Hudson Public Works Department (Paper Recycling)
1769 Georgetown Road, Hudson, OH 44236
Materials Accepted
Hudson City Hall (e-Waste Bin)
1140 Terex Road, Hudson, OH 44236
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I forced to use Republic Services for my trash pickup?
No. While Republic Services is the designated Preferred Hauler offering the city-negotiated quarterly rate and free carts, residents have the right to hire any other trash hauler that maintains an active permit to operate within the City of Hudson.
What size are the garbage and recycling containers provided?
Under the Preferred Hauler Program, every participating household is provided with a heavy-duty 96-gallon refuse cart and a slightly smaller 65-gallon cart specifically dedicated to single-stream curbside recycling.
Can I put my recyclables inside plastic grocery bags?
Absolutely not. The sorting facilities cannot process plastic bags, and their presence contaminates the entire load. All clean cardboard, plastics, and metals must be placed completely loose inside your 65-gallon recycling cart.