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Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Strongsville
Trash Day
Curbside collection occurs weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday depending on your street route.
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as trash collection.
Yard Waste
Weekly on your regular trash pickup day, along with seasonal curbside leaf pickup in the fall.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Strongsville contracts with Republic Services for residential trash and recycling pickup, which is covered through city tax revenues rather than a separate monthly trash bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in City Taxes
Accepted Methods
N/A (Funded via municipal taxes)
Pro Tip / Discount
No specific discounts listed as standard residential refuse collection is funded through municipal taxes.
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Republic Waste Services Operations
For residents of Strongsville, Ohio, curbside rubbish removal is seamlessly coordinated through a municipal contract with Republic Waste Services. Homeowners are instructed to prepare their household garbage and properly bag it before setting it at the curb line on their designated morning. Consistency is key to a clean neighborhood, so crews ask that all refuse be positioned out early on collection day. If you ever experience a missed pickup or need to replace a damaged cart, directly dialing Republic's local dispatch at (440) 572-7590 will resolve the issue faster than contacting City Hall.
Updated Recycling Guidelines for 2026
Strongsville emphasizes sustainability, and the local recycling program has expanded its accepted materials. Residents can utilize blue recycling bags or their standard bins for commingled items like aluminum cans, glass jars, and plastic jugs. Notably, as of recent program updates, clear plastic clamshells (such as berry and deli containers) are now fully accepted by Republic Waste, provided they are rinsed and snapped closed. However, plastic grocery sacks, greasy pizza boxes, and styrofoam remain strictly banned, as they severely jam the automated sorting facilities in Cuyahoga County.
Handling Yard Brush and Fall Leaves
Landscaping cleanup changes with the seasons. If you are trimming trees, you can leave brush for Republic Waste alongside your regular trash, but strict dimensions apply. All branches must be securely bundled, tied tightly, kept under four feet in length, and weigh less than 50 pounds per bundle. Alternatively, raw brush can be transported directly to the municipal Transfer Station. During the autumn months, the Strongsville Service Department deploys dedicated vacuum trucks for a citywide leaf collection program, allowing residents to rake their fallen leaves directly to the tree lawn.
Community Drop-Off Locations
If you accumulate more cardboard than your residential bin can hold, Strongsville provides a convenient alternative. A dedicated drop-off recycling center is situated in the parking lot of the Strongsville Emergency Food Bank on Pearl Road, just behind the Communications and Technology Center. This site hosts a massive blue bin for standard recyclables, alongside eight specialized containers strictly for flattened corrugated boxes and mixed paper. This is exceptionally helpful during the holidays or immediately following a residential move.
Household Hazardous Waste Events
Toxic liquids and highly flammable chemicals can never be mixed into your weekly garbage. Doing so endangers sanitation workers and violates state environmental laws. Items like oil-based paints, pool chemicals, insecticides, and used motor oil must be stored safely in your garage until the city hosts its bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste collection days at the Service Center. If you are dealing with water-based latex paint, however, you can simply dry it out with kitty litter and throw the hardened can in your standard trash.
Drop-off Facilities
Foltz Parkway Transfer Station
16099 Foltz Parkway, Strongsville, OH 44149 (behind Municipal Building)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Are plastic berry containers recyclable in Strongsville?
Yes. Republic Waste now accepts clear plastic clamshells, such as those used for fruit or deli items, as long as they are completely empty, dry, and closed.
How should I dispose of large tree branches from my yard?
You can bundle branches up to four feet in length and under 50 pounds for curbside pickup on your normal trash day, or drop them off at the local Transfer Station.
Does the city offer a public cardboard recycling dumpster?
Yes, residents can bring excess flattened cardboard to the eight dedicated bins located at the Strongsville Emergency Food Bank on Pearl Road.