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Garbage Collection Service Information

The City of Cincinnati's Garbage Collection Service is managed by the Department of Public Services (DPS). A few things to know:

  • DPS provides weekly garbage collection services for residences that meet the definition of a "dwelling" as defined in CMC 729-1-D1.
  • Garbage must be placed in a city-approved cart that is compatible with DPS lifting equipment.
  • You can learn what you can and can't have collected on the DPS website.

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Related Topics & Requests

Starting Garbage Collection Service

If you have recently moved in, and are looking to begin having your garbage collected, read more here.

Collection Schedule

Use this search tool to determine when your next garbage, recycling yard waste, and street sweeping dates will be.

Bulk Item Pickup Request

Request a scheduled pickup of bulk items at a residential location that is eligible for City of Cincinnati trash collection.

Bulk Items, Missed Collection

Report that you scheduled a bulk collection pick up date, but the items were not collected as scheduled.

Register a Trash Cart

Register a privately-owned trash cart for City of Cincinnati garbage collection services.

Trash - Missed Collection

Report residential trash that was set out on time, prepared properly, and met collections guidelines, but was not collected on your scheduled collection day.

Set-Out Service Request

Set out is a trash collection service that is offered to residents who are aging or have a disability or medical condition that prevents them from being able to move carts to the curb.

Trash Cart - Exemption

Apply for an exemption from having to use a wheeled trash cart. 

Corner Can - Overflowing

Report a corner can (a city-provided trash can on a sidewalk with high pedestrian traffic) that is overflowing with trash.

Corner Can - Damaged

Report a corner can (a city-provided trash can on a sidewalk with high pedestrian traffic) that is damaged, overturned, or missing a liner. 

Corner Can - New

Request installation of a corner can (a city-provided trash can on a sidewalk with high pedestrian traffic). 

Damage Claim - Trash Services

This SR type is used to submit a Damage Claim related to damage caused by trash services to the Department of Public Services.