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Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Wadsworth
Trash Day
Trash collection is scheduled by neighborhood route across the city and township. Because sanitation crews work overnight to minimize traffic, carts are serviced at night and into the early morning.
Recycling
Curbside recycling is not provided by the city; single-stream recyclables can be dropped off in the Medina County Solid Waste District bins located at the City Transfer Station on Auble Street.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected on your regular trash day from April 1 through November 30 (requires a $2 yard waste sticker per container/bag; bundled brush up to 4' x 2' is free). From December through March, pickup is on the 3rd Tuesday of the month by appointment.
Set Out Time
After 7:00 PM the evening before collection day (yard waste by 11:30 PM)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation and trash collection fees are conveniently bundled onto your monthly City of Wadsworth municipal utility bill alongside electric, water, and sewer services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH Direct Debit), In-Person, Drop Box, Mail, Phone
City-issued Cart Bin (Trash)
All trash must be bagged and fit inside the cart with the lid closed. Cart weight must not exceed 200 pounds. Place out between 5:00 PM and 11:30 PM the night before.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household refuse
- ✓Bagged garbage
- ✓Everyday trash
Green/Yellow Drop-off Bins Bin (Recycling)
Wadsworth utilizes drop-off bins at the Transfer Station (165 Auble Street). Do not leave items outside the bins.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Paper
- ✓Plastics #1 & #2
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Glass bottles
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Tanglers
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Use 30-gallon bags/containers. A $2 sticker is required per container (brush bundles are free). No dirt, sod, or root balls.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Plants
- ✓Brush tied in bundles (under 4ft long/2ft diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand or via Transfer Station drop-off
Placement
For arranged pickups, place items at the curb securely. If utilizing Spring Clean-Up, items must weigh under 50 lbs.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (with restrictions)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Liquid waste
- ✕ Tires (unless fee paid at transfer station)
- ✕ Shingles
Curbside pickups require an additional cost. Drop-offs at the Transfer Station also incur disposal fees based on Medina County Central Processing Facility rates.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The Sanitation Department does not work on designated holidays. Collections will run one day behind all week, finishing up on Saturdays.
Yard Waste Exception
Holiday delays also apply to seasonal yard waste routes if they fall on your standard collection day.
Carts should still be placed out the night before your delayed pickup day, between 5:00 PM and 11:30 PM.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - MarchYard waste transitions to a monthly collection on the 3rd Tuesday. You must call 330-335-2847 a day prior to get your address on the list.
Spring
March - MayLook out for Wadsworth's Annual Spring Clean-Up Week. During this time, you can place extra household items and smaller loose brush out for collection, provided items weigh under 50 pounds.
Fall
October - NovemberThe Street Department runs a separate curbside leaf pickup program. Do not mix unbagged street leaves with the standard, stickered yard waste collection.
Local Tips & Community Info
Wadsworth Municipal Sanitation Services
The City of Wadsworth provides a highly efficient, locally operated sanitation service for its residents, ensuring clean streets and reliable waste removal. Household garbage is collected on a weekly basis by the city's dedicated fleet. To guarantee your waste is serviced, all city-issued refuse containers must be out at the edge of your property by 7:00 a.m. on your specific collection day. The sanitation drivers adhere to highly optimized routes and cannot loop back for carts that are set out after the truck has already serviced a particular street.
Automated Refuse Cart Rules
Wadsworth utilizes automated side-loading trucks, which require strict adherence to cart placement guidelines. When rolling your bin to the curb, ensure the metal lift bar faces the roadway and the wheels face your house. There must be a minimum of three feet of clearance around the container, keeping it safely away from parked vehicles, utility poles, and mailboxes. Additionally, all household trash should be bagged before going into the cart to prevent loose debris from blowing away during the mechanical lifting process. The lid must close completely.
Curbside Recycling Guidelines
Participating in the city's recycling program helps reduce the amount of waste sent to local Medina County landfills. Residents are provided with a dedicated recycling cart for standard commingled materials. You can easily recycle clean, flattened cardboard, empty plastic jugs, aluminum cans, and glass food jars. It is imperative that these items remain loose inside the cart. Bagging recyclables in plastic grocery sacks is strictly prohibited, as the soft plastics will jam the gears at the regional material recovery facility.
Auble Street Transfer Station Access
A unique benefit for Wadsworth locals is the municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station, located at 165 Auble Street. When residents generate extra refuse that exceeds the capacity of their weekly cart, or if they need to dispose of bulky items like old furniture and mattresses, they can bring these items directly to the Transfer Station. Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or recent utility bill, is required upon entry. Small fees are applied based on the weight and type of material being discarded.
Yard Trimmings and Seasonal Leaf Collection
Keeping your property manicured generates seasonal organic waste. For small amounts of yard debris, residents can package grass clippings and small twigs into approved biodegradable paper yard bags for curbside pickup. During the autumn months, Wadsworth implements a specialized neighborhood leaf vacuuming program. Homeowners are instructed to rake leaves into long, narrow piles along the tree lawn or curb line, making sure not to block storm drains or push the leaves out into the active traffic lanes.
Holiday Schedule Alterations
Sanitation operations are paused in observance of six major national holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If your regular trash day falls on or follows one of these recognized holidays during the workweek, your collection will be delayed by 24 hours. Normal routing automatically restores the following Monday. The city updates the yearly collection calendar on its government website to help households plan ahead during the busy holiday seasons.
Drop-off Facilities
Wadsworth Solid Waste Transfer Station
165 Auble Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281
Materials Accepted
Medina County Compost Facility
8730 Lake Road, Seville, OH 44273
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to put my trash cart out in Wadsworth?
All city-issued trash and recycling carts must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning.
Where can I take extra trash or large furniture?
Wadsworth residents can transport bulky furniture, excess garbage, and large debris to the municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station located at 165 Auble Street.
Can I bag my recyclables?
No. All approved recyclable materials must be placed completely loose inside your recycling cart. Plastic bags jam the sorting facility machinery and are not accepted.