Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Strongsville
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.
Resident-provided cans, bags, or Republic cart Bin (Trash)
Trash must be bagged and placed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Bagged grass clippings and out-of-season leaves
- ✓Televisions
- ✓Mattresses
Blue Bags (or blue grocery bags) Bin (Recycling)
Combine approved recyclables loosely inside blue recycling bags. Rinse all containers and replace plastic caps before disposal.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Cartons (milk and juice)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paper (max 4ft by 4ft)
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Clear plastic clamshells (new for 2025/2026)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic shopping bags
- ✕Styrofoam clamshells or cups
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Curbside brush chipping is suspended. Bundle branches in 4-foot lengths (max 50 lbs) and leave out on regular trash day. Grass clippings must go in regular trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Branches
- ✓Brush
- ✓Twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular trash collection day
Placement
Place items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Doors on freezers and refrigerators must be completely removed for child safety.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas, dressers, and furniture
- ✓ Televisions
- ✓ Rolled carpet (cut into 3-foot sections, max 35 lbs)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (Freon must be professionally removed and tagged)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction or remodeling waste
- ✕ Dead animals
- ✕ Hazardous or corrosive chemicals
- ✕ Paint and thinners
- ✕ Bricks, soil, and concrete blocks
If an appliance with Freon is placed at the curb, you must pay a professional to remove the Freon and tag it first. However, if you bring it to the Transfer Station, Republic removes the Freon for free.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Republic Waste does not pick up on observed holidays. If your collection falls on or after a weekday holiday, your service will be delayed by one day that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is collected alongside regular refuse, meaning it follows the exact same holiday delay schedule.
If the holiday falls on a weekend, your curbside collection schedule will not be delayed.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Shape Over Number
The numbers 1 through 7 on the bottom of plastics are no longer the standard for recycling in Strongsville. Focus strictly on the shape: bottles, jugs, tubs, and clear plastic clamshells are the only plastics allowed in your blue bag.
Say No to Styrofoam Clamshells
While clear plastic clamshells for fruit and salads are now accepted in the recycling stream, you must never include Styrofoam or paper clamshell containers. Toss those directly in the garbage to avoid contaminating the batch.
Proper Sharps Disposal
Never throw loose medical needles into the trash or recycling. Place syringes in a heavy-duty plastic container, like a laundry detergent bottle, tape the cap securely shut, write 'SHARPS' in bold letters on the outside, and place it in the regular trash.
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October - NovemberThe Strongsville Service Department conducts an annual curbside leaf vacuuming program. Rake loose leaves to the tree lawn by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your scheduled week. Do not place them in the street or use tarps.
Winter/Spring
December - SeptemberOnce the dedicated fall leaf collection program concludes, the city vacuum trucks will no longer pass through your neighborhood. Any remaining leaves must be bagged and set out with your regular trash on collection day.
Year-Round
January - DecemberDuring peak cleaning seasons, remember that grass clippings and leaves are not accepted at the Foltz Parkway Transfer Station. All grass clippings must be bagged and thrown away in your regular trash bin at home.
About Strongsville Waste Management
The Foltz Parkway Transfer Station: Cashless and Convenient
Strongsville residents have access to the Foltz Parkway Transfer Station for dropping off excess household refuse, yard brush, scrap metal, and large appliances. Notably, starting August 1, 2026, the facility will officially stop accepting cash and move entirely to credit and debit card payments. As an incredibly valuable bonus for the community, if you bring an appliance containing Freon directly to the transfer station, Republic Waste will remove the Freon for you absolutely free of charge.
Curbside Bulk Trash and Carpet Disposal
Under the city's contract with Republic Waste Services, residents can conveniently place large bulk items at the curb on their regular weekly trash day without the need to schedule a special pickup. This generous allowance includes mattresses, furniture, televisions, and old carpeting. If you are disposing of carpet, you must cut it into three-foot sections, roll it tightly, and tie it. Ensure that each carpet bundle weighs no more than 35 pounds so the automated arm or sanitation crews can safely lift it.
Navigating the Blue Bag Recycling System
The City of Strongsville utilizes a blue bag system for curbside recycling. All approved recyclables must be combined loosely into blue recycling bags (or standard blue grocery bags) and set out alongside your normal trash. Cuyahoga County has streamlined the acceptable items list to prioritize specific shapes rather than the confusing 1-7 numbering system. Recently, Republic Waste updated their guidelines to explicitly accept clear plastic clamshells—like those used for berries or deli salads—as long as they are empty, clean, and dry.
Suspended Brush Chipping and Yard Waste Alternatives
While the city previously offered a robust curbside brush chipping service, this specific program is currently suspended. Instead, residents have two main options for disposing of branches and thick brush. You can bundle and tie branches into 4-foot lengths (weighing no more than 50 pounds per bundle) and leave them at the curb for Republic Waste on trash day. Alternatively, you can haul unbundled brush directly to the Transfer Station. Please note that grass clippings are strictly prohibited at the Transfer Station and should always be bagged with your regular household garbage.
Drop-off Facilities
Foltz Parkway Transfer Station
16099 Foltz Parkway, Strongsville, OH 44149 (behind Municipal Building)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of a refrigerator or freezer in Strongsville?
You have two options. You can pay a certified professional to remove the Freon, tag the appliance, and place it at the curb with the doors removed for regular pickup. Alternatively, you can bring it to the Foltz Parkway Transfer Station, where Republic Waste will safely remove the Freon for free.
What payment rule is changing at the Strongsville Transfer Station in 2026?
As of August 1, 2026, the Foltz Parkway Transfer Station will officially become a completely cashless facility. Residents dropping off waste must pay any applicable tipping fees using a credit or debit card.
Can I recycle clear plastic fruit and salad containers?
Yes. Recently, Republic Waste updated its local guidelines for Strongsville to accept clear plastic clamshells (like the hinged containers used for berries, deli items, or bakery goods) in your blue recycling bags. Just ensure they are empty, clean, and dry.
Does the city provide curbside brush chipping?
No, the city's dedicated curbside brush chipping service is currently suspended. You must either tie your branches into 4-foot bundles (under 50 pounds) for regular trash pickup or drop the loose brush off at the Transfer Station.