We’re here to help you find the Cincinnati trash pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Cincinnati is in Ohio with Columbus to the northeast, Indianapolis to the northwest, Louisville to the southwest, Hamilton to the north, Covington Kentucky to the south.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Cincinnati Trash Collection Calendar 2023
For normal trash collections schedules, visit the city website and enter your address.
You can also see the city-observed holidays.
Trash Pick Up Holidays
When your regular trash collection day falls on the date shown, your trash will be collected the following day.
Collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed one day.
- Monday, Jan. 17, 2023: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Monday, Feb. 21, 2023: Presidents Day
- Monday, May 30, 2023: Memorial Day
- Monday, June 19, 2023: Juneteenth
- Monday, July 4, 2023: Independence Day
- Monday, Sept. 5, 2023: Labor Day
- Friday, Nov. 11, 2023: Veterans Day
- Thursday, Nov. 24, 2023: Thanksgiving
- Monday, Dec. 26, 2023: Christmas
- Monday, Jan. 2, 2023: New Year’s Day
Cincinnati Trash Collection Map

Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: [LINK] for find the collection day for your bulk waste.
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Cincinnati and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2023
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar:
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Cincinnati?
Bulk pickup is done on as as-needed basis. Call 311 or visit 311cincy.com to schedule your pickup.
What day is trash pickup?
Trash is picked up Monday thru Friday in Cincinnati. To find your day visit the city website and enter your address.
What time does trash collection start?
Collections starts at 6am. You can put your carts out no earlier than 5pm the previous day.
How can I contact the Cincinnati Public Works Department?
Public Services | 513-591-6000 | [email protected] |
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