Understanding your normal trash and recycling collection schedule in Canton is key to ensuring city services operate smoothly. This guide covers everything Canton residents need to know about trash, recycling and yard waste pickup, including how schedules shift around holidays.
Overview of Collection Services
The City of Canton provides the following waste collection services:
- Trash – Weekly curbside pickup on designated days
- Recycling – Biweekly curbside pickup on your trash day
- Yard Waste – Seasonal curbside pickup on Mondays
- Bulk Items – On-demand curbside pickup for a fee
Trash is collected weekly on set days based on your neighborhood:
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
Recycling is picked up every other week on your scheduled trash day.
Yard waste is collected seasonally on Mondays from April to November. Bulk item pickup can be scheduled on-demand for items like appliances and furniture.
Finding Your Collection Schedule
There are a few ways to lookup your normal trash and recycling collection days in Canton:
- Check your mailed utility bill
- Call Public Works at 330-489-3020
- Look for street signs posted in neighborhoods
- Note which weekday neighbors set bins out
Yard waste is collected curbside citywide on Mondays in season. Bulk item pickup must be scheduled by calling Canton Public Works.
Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule
While trash is normally collected weekly, Canton’s pickup schedule shifts around some holidays:
- New Years Day – 1 day delay if on a weekday
- MLK Day – 1 day delay all week
- Presidents’ Day – No delay
- Memorial Day – 1 day delay all week
- July 4th – 1 day delay if on a weekday
- Labor Day – 1 day delay all week
- Thanksgiving – 1 day delay all week
- Christmas – 1 day delay all week
So if your normal trash day is Thursday, expect collection to shift to Friday on impacted weeks.
Check Canton’s holiday schedule to confirm how pickup is adjusted each year.
Managing Trash and Recycling
Follow these tips for smooth waste collection:
- Know your normal trash and recycling days.
- Review the holiday schedule annually and adjust as needed.
- If unsure, call Public Works at 330-489-3020 for clarification.
- Hold materials until your adjusted collection day after holidays.
- Avoid setting bins curbside on days without pickup.
Planning ahead helps you appropriately handle waste even with holiday delays.
Yard Waste Collection
Seasonal yard waste pickup in Canton follows these guidelines:
- Place leaves, grass and small debris in paper bags or personal containers.
- Prune branches less than 4 feet long and 4 inches diameter.
- Bundle brush over 1 inch diameter with twine for pickup.
- Keep yard waste separate from household trash.
- Have items curbside by 6am on Mondays April through November.
Proper preparation helps ensure timely yard waste collection.
Recycling Collection
Canton provides recycling bins for biweekly curbside pickup on your scheduled trash day. Accepted recycling includes:
- Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum cans
- Paper and cardboard
Place loose recyclables in your bin – do not bag materials. Rinse containers clean before recycling.
Bulk Item Disposal
To dispose of oversized items like furniture, appliances and mattresses:
- Call Public Works at 330-489-3020 to schedule pickup
- Fees range $128-416 depending on container size
- Place items curbside by 6am on your scheduled day
Avoid setting bulk items out around impacted holidays causing pickup delays.
New Service Requests
To start trash and recycling service at a new Canton address:
- Contact Public Works at 330-489-3020
- Provide your address to get designated collection days
- The city will deliver a trash cart and recycling bin
Proper disposal keeps Canton clean and safe. Reach out to Public Works with any questions about waste collection services in the city.
Reference
https://www.cantonohio.gov/621/Holiday-Schedule
https://www.cantonohio.gov/182/SanitationRecycling-Garbage