Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Parma
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, according to your neighborhood collection route.
Recycling
Same day as trash collection (weekly)
Yard Waste
Same day as trash collection (weekly)
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Rubbish removal services in Parma are funded through a special assessment fee included on your Cuyahoga County property tax bill rather than billed as a separate monthly municipal utility.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Mortgage Escrow, Online, Mail, In Person (via Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office)
Pro Tip / Discount
Qualifying seniors (age 65+) and permanently disabled residents may apply for property tax relief through the Cuyahoga County Homestead Exemption program.
Brown (Rumpke cart) Bin (Trash)
Place within three feet of the curb by 7:00 a.m. on pickup day (but not before noon the day prior). You may use the brown cart plus up to six extra bags or three 32-gallon cans.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-hazardous refuse
- ✓Small amounts of bundled yard waste
Green (Smaller Rumpke cart) Bin (Recycling)
Items should be rinsed clean and placed loosely in the green cart without being bagged in plastic.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Cartons
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Clean paper and cardboard
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Clothing and textiles
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, chains)
- ✕Scrap metal
- ✕Household hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Place in the brown trash cart, brown paper yard bags, or plastic lawn bags. Branches must be bundled. Bags and bundles must not weigh over 40 pounds. Do NOT place in the green recycle cart. Collected year-round on regular trash days.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small tree branches
- ✓Shrub trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly, on your regularly scheduled collection day.
Placement
Place bulk items within three feet of the curb alongside your brown cart by 7:00 a.m. on your designated service day.
Accepted
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Household furniture
- ✓ Bundled wood and carpet (cut to 4ft lengths, max 40 lbs)
- ✓ Empty appliances (doors removed)
- ✓ Up to 6 extra bags of trash
Not Accepted
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon (unless tagged by a certified technician)
- ✕ Drywall, concrete, dirt, or rocks
- ✕ Bricks and construction debris
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
Standard extra bags and typical bulk items are included in your regular service. Call Rumpke for exceptionally large-scale cleanouts or specific appliance disposal, which may incur an extra fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday (Monday-Friday), trash and recycling collection for that day and the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste and extra bulk items are picked up concurrently with standard refuse, their collection will also follow the same one-day holiday delay.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no disruption to the Monday through Friday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
June to AugustSummer heat means collection crews may begin their routes earlier than usual to avoid peak temperatures. Always ensure your carts are out by the strict 7:00 a.m. deadline.
Fall
October to NovemberThe Parma Service Department organizes a separate Fall Leaf Pickup program. Watch for the city's published schedule to know exactly when crews will sweep your neighborhood to vacuum curbside leaf piles.
Winter
December to FebruarySnow plows require wide clearance on Parma's streets. Keep your brown and green carts at least three feet back from the roadway edge and free from large snow drifts to ensure they aren't hit by plows.
Local Tips & Community Info
Rumpke Rubbish Services and Local Ordinances
Waste collection across Parma is facilitated by a municipal contract with Rumpke Rubbish Removal [1.1.5]. Unlike cities that bill directly for trash, Parma funds this service through a dedicated rubbish collection fee processed by the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office under Ordinance 131-16. Homeowners are provided with a standard brown cart for refuse. If your family generates more garbage than the cart holds, Rumpke allows you to place up to six extra plastic or paper bags, or three additional 32-gallon personal cans out on your normal collection day.
Preparing Bulk Furniture and Mattresses
Getting rid of heavy household goods does not require a special appointment in this municipality. You can simply leave large items like old appliances, dressers, and broken down cardboard boxes on the tree lawn during your regularly scheduled weekly rubbish day. However, the city strictly enforces sanitary rules to protect workers. Any mattresses, box springs, and upholstered sofas must be entirely sealed in plastic wrap before being placed outside. This mandatory step prevents the potential spread of bedbugs onto service workers' clothing.
Yard Waste Allowances and Weight Limits
Landscaping debris is collected year-round on your typical garbage day. Residents have flexible options for set-out: yard clippings can be dropped directly into the brown rubbish cart, packed into traditional brown paper yard bags, or even placed inside standard plastic lawn bags. If you are trimming trees, small branches need to be cut, bundled, and kept under 40 pounds per bundle. Crucially, you must never dump grass or dirt into the green recycling cart.
The Green Cart Recycling Program
Environmental sustainability is supported via the city's green cart initiative. Clean paper, cardboard, and rigid containers should go into the green bin. Remember that recycling must be kept free of contaminants. Under no circumstances should hazardous materials enter any of the Rumpke carts. Unacceptable items include propane tanks, scrap tires, syringes, hot ashes, pool chemicals, and oil-based paints. These pose serious fire hazards and environmental threats to the collection fleet and processing facilities.
Holiday Routing and Contact Information
Six major holidays alter the typical Rumpke schedule: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If any of these land on a weekday, all subsequent pickups for that week are pushed back exactly one day. Weekend holidays do not impact the schedule. If you need to report a missing cart or file a complaint, you should bypass City Hall and directly call Rumpke's customer service desk at 800-828-8171 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Drop-off Facilities
Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District HQ
4750 East 131 Street, Garfield Heights, OH 44105
Materials Accepted
Rumpke Harvard Avenue Transfer Station
3227 Harvard Ave, Newburgh Heights, OH 44105
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides waste collection in Parma?
Rumpke Rubbish Removal handles all residential waste, bulk items, and recycling collection under an official municipal contract.
Do I need to wrap my mattress for pickup?
Yes. Rumpke strictly requires all mattresses, box springs, and upholstered furniture to be wrapped in sealable plastic to prevent bedbug transmission.
Can I put yard waste in plastic bags?
Yes, Parma allows residents to dispose of yard waste in the standard brown rubbish cart, brown paper bags, or plastic lawn bags, provided filled bags or bundles do not exceed 40 pounds.