Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Medina
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, based on your street route.
Recycling
No curbside pickup; drop-off recycling bins are available at designated locations throughout the city and Medina County.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular rubbish collection day from early April through early November.
Set Out Time
Before 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and yard waste services are bundled together on your monthly City of Medina water bill, while sewer service is billed separately by Medina County.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH), Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Resident Provided (Any Color) Bin (Trash)
Containers must have two handles, a maximum capacity of 40 gallons, and weigh no more than 35 lbs. Securely tied plastic bags (max 35 lbs) are also permitted. Place at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household solid waste
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Bagged refuse
County Drop-Off Bins Bin (Recycling)
There is no curbside recycling in the City of Medina. Recyclables must be taken to a Medina County Solid Waste District drop-off location.
Accepted Items
- ✓Corrugated cardboard
- ✓Paper and mail
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Food and beverage cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Ceramics
- ✕Needles and sharps
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
Yard Waste Bin
Must be placed in a separate plastic container labeled 'Yard Waste' or securely tied into bundles (max 4 feet long, max 35 lbs). Keep at least 6 feet away from your rubbish.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Flower bed clippings
- ✓Garden clippings
- ✓Tree trimmings and branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your assigned trash collection day
Placement
All items must be neatly placed at the curb, manageable for two people to load. Bundled construction debris must not exceed 35 pounds per bundle.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (without Freon)
- ✓ Lumber (cut to 4ft lengths and bundled)
- ✓ Drywall, flooring, and carpet (bundled)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Refrigerators and AC units (unless Freon is removed)
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Loose, unbundled construction debris
The first 3 cubic yards per week are free. Any amounts exceeding this limit are subject to an additional charge of $7.00 per cubic yard.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday falls on a weekday, the collection for that day and all following days of that week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is collected on the same day as your rubbish pickup, meaning it will also be delayed by one day following a major holiday.
Working holidays (MLK Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day) are collected without any delay in service.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring to Fall
Late April to early NovemberWeekly yard waste collection is active during this period. Ensure all containers and bundles are placed at least 6 feet away from your regular household trash cans.
Winter
December to MarchDuring heavy snow events, do not place your rubbish cans on sidewalks or within cleared traffic paths. Keep them securely at the front line of your property line near the curb.
Year-Round
January to DecemberMedina does not delay trash collection for 'working holidays' such as MLK Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, Columbus Day, or Veterans Day. Have your cans out by 6:00 a.m. as normal.
Local Tips & Community Info
Locally Managed Rubbish Collection
Unlike many neighboring Ohio communities that rely strictly on private commercial haulers, the City of Medina operates its own dedicated municipal Sanitation Department. This internal management ensures that residential refuse collection remains reliable and closely monitored by local officials. Homeowners are assigned specific city-issued waste containers designed for automated arm trucks. To guarantee your household garbage is collected, your designated cart must be out on the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your assigned neighborhood pickup day. Drivers run tight schedules and will not backtrack for late placements.
Proper Cart Spacing and Loading Rules
The automated trucks utilized by Medina require specific spatial clearances to grab and empty your bins safely. Residents must ensure that the refuse and recycling carts are positioned at least three to four feet apart from one another. Additionally, keep them completely clear of low-hanging tree branches, parked cars, utility poles, and mailboxes. The arrows on the cart lid should always point toward the street. Overloading is strictly prohibited; the lid must sit flat to prevent windblown litter from cluttering Medina's historic streets and residential subdivisions.
Curbside Recycling Program Expectations
Sustainability is a priority for Medina, and the local curbside recycling initiative is designed to be as user-friendly as possible. Using the designated recycling bin, households can dispose of rinsed glass bottles, aluminum beverage cans, flattened corrugated cardboard, and standard household plastics. It is absolutely vital that recyclables remain loose inside the cart. Placing items inside plastic grocery bags completely disrupts the sorting facility's conveyor belts. If you have excess cardboard that will not fit in the bin, it must be broken down to a manageable size and placed neatly next to the container.
Seasonal Yard Waste Regulations
Maintaining a pristine lawn during the Ohio spring and summer means dealing with grass clippings and pruned branches. The Medina Sanitation Department requires all loose yard debris, including leaves and grass, to be packed into biodegradable Kraft paper bags. Plastic bags are explicitly banned for yard waste. If you are clearing brush or small tree limbs, they must be cut down to a maximum length of four feet, securely tied with natural twine, and bundled so that a single worker can easily lift them. These bundles can be placed adjacent to your standard carts.
Discarding Furniture and Bulky Materials
When it is time to throw away large items like broken furniture, outdated appliances, or heavily worn mattresses, Medina residents can utilize the city's bulk disposal guidelines. Heavy items can typically be placed out on your normal collection day, but specific health protocols apply. Any fabric-based item, specifically mattresses and box springs, must be tightly wrapped in plastic sheeting and taped shut before the sanitation crew will touch it. Appliances containing Freon, such as old refrigerators, require professional extraction and certification tagging prior to municipal pickup.
Drop-off Facilities
Medina County Solid Waste Central Processing Facility
8700 Lake Road, Seville, OH 44273
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a private company pick up my trash in Medina?
No, residential garbage and yard waste collection in Medina is managed and operated internally by the City of Medina Sanitation Department.
What time do my garbage carts need to be at the street?
All city-issued refuse and recycling containers must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day to avoid being missed by the routing trucks.
Can I put my grass clippings in black plastic bags?
No. All loose yard waste, such as leaves and grass clippings, must be placed inside biodegradable Kraft paper bags. Plastic bags will not be collected for yard waste.