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Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Wooster
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.
Dark Green (Kimble Cart) Bin (Trash)
Place your 96-gallon cart at the curb with the opening facing the street. All extra bags must be securely tied and weigh less than 50 lbs each.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Up to 8 additional 30-gallon bags outside the cart
Bright Green Cart (Kimble) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected bi-weekly. All materials must be placed loosely inside the cart; never bag your recyclables. Cardboard must be broken down.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal canisters and cans
- ✓Clean paper products
- ✓Corrugated cardboard
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic shopping bags
- ✕Clothes and textiles
- ✕Metal bars
- ✕Batteries and tires
Yard Waste Bin
The city conducts separate seasonal loose-leaf vacuuming in the fall. During the rest of the year, standard yard waste can be bagged as part of your 8 additional weekly trash bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once per month on your regular collection day
Placement
Place your single bulk item next to your 96-gallon cart at the curb. Ensure upholstered items are wrapped and sealed in plastic.
Accepted
- ✓ Empty hot water tanks
- ✓ Stoves and non-Freon appliances
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Upholstered furniture (sealed in plastic)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Construction materials
- ✕ Freon-containing appliances (unless tagged)
The first bulk item per month is included in your standard $16.50 monthly utility rate. Additional items or specialized cleanouts will require coordinating directly with Kimble.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, trash and bi-weekly recycling collections will be delayed by exactly one day for the remainder of that week. Friday routes will be serviced on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Any bagged yard waste placed out as part of your standard refuse capacity follows the identical holiday delay schedule.
If a major holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, your regular weekly collection schedule remains completely unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October to NovemberThe City of Wooster's Public Works Department provides an annual fall leaf pickup service. Residents should rake leaves to the tree lawn, ensuring they do not block storm drains or spill into the roadway.
Winter
December to JanuaryAfter the holidays, Kimble will typically collect live Christmas trees at the curb as part of your weekly allowance. Ensure all lights, tinsel, ornaments, and plastic tree bags are completely removed.
Spring
April to MaySpring cleaning is a great time to take advantage of your monthly bulk item allowance. Remember that large appliances containing Freon, like old refrigerators or AC units, require professional Freon removal before pickup.
Local Tips & Community Info
Exclusive Partnership with Kimble Recycling & Disposal
The City of Wooster maintains an exclusive residential waste collection contract with Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc. This centralized agreement ensures that all eligible households receive dependable weekly curbside refuse pickup. By utilizing a single dedicated waste hauler, the local government limits heavy garbage truck traffic on residential streets and maintains uniform environmental standards across all neighborhoods. Homeowners are required to utilize the standardized carts provided by Kimble to ensure full compatibility with the company's automated collection vehicles.
Bi-Weekly Curbside Recycling Rules
In addition to standard weekly trash removal, Kimble provides Wooster residents with bi-weekly recycling collection. According to the Wayne County recycling guidelines, residents must keep their items clean, dry, and empty. Acceptable materials include flattened corrugated cardboard, office paper, clean glass bottles, metal canisters, and plastic jugs that have a neck. It is strictly prohibited to bag your recyclables in plastic shopping bags; they must be placed loosely into your recycling cart. Plastic bags tangle the sorting equipment and pose severe safety hazards to recycling facility workers.
Handling Bulky Items and Electronic Waste
When it comes time to discard large household goods, residents must carefully follow established regional guidelines. While standard household rubbish goes into the weekly cart, electronic waste requires special handling. Televisions, computers, and other e-waste cannot be tossed into your residential bin. Instead, residents can take advantage of the Canton Recycle Center by scheduling an advance drop-off appointment. Furthermore, the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne (STW) Joint Solid Waste District offers extensive online resources and periodic drop-off events for specialized materials that do not belong in the regular trash stream.
Prohibited Hazardous Materials
Protecting the local environment and ensuring the safety of sanitation workers is a top priority in Wooster. It is explicitly illegal to dispose of automotive tires, vehicle batteries, liquid paint, and highly toxic chemicals into the residential refuse or recycling bins. Placing these dangerous materials in the standard trash has been known to spark fires within transit trucks and at the landfill. For the safe disposal of household hazardous waste, residents are instructed to consult the STW Solid Waste District website to find designated regional drop-off facilities.
Establishing New Service and Reporting Missed Pickups
Managing your sanitation account involves knowing exactly which entity to contact for specific issues. If you are a new resident moving into the city, you must initially contact Wooster City Services at (330) 263-5228 to set up your residential account and request your carts. However, if you experience a missed weekly pickup, need a cracked cart repaired, or have a direct complaint regarding the physical collection process, you must bypass the city offices and call Kimble Companies directly at their 1-800-201-0005 customer service hotline.
Drop-off Facilities
Wayne County Recycling Center (Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste District)
Visit timetorecycle.org for current Wayne County drop-off locations
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides garbage collection for the City of Wooster?
Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc. is the exclusive residential waste hauler contracted by the city. They provide weekly trash collection and bi-weekly recycling services for all eligible households.
Can I put my recyclables inside a plastic garbage bag?
No. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited in the recycling bins because they jam and damage the processing machinery. All acceptable recyclables must be placed loosely into the cart.
Who do I call if the garbage truck missed my house?
For day-to-day operational issues, including missed pickups or damaged carts, residents should contact Kimble Companies directly at 1-800-201-0005.