Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedules in Elyria, Ohio

This article provides an overview of trash and recycling collection schedules, holiday schedules, and other key details for residential pickup services in Elyria, Ohio.

Regular Trash and Recycling Schedules

• Elyria provides weekly trash pickup on designated days depending on your home address.

• Recycling is collected every other week.

• To find your collection days, enter your address on the Sanitation Pickup Schedule page on the City of Elyria website.

• Trash and recycling carts should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on pickup days.

Holiday Schedule Changes

Trash and recycling pickup is affected by the following holidays:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Presidents’ Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

If your regular collection day falls on or after the holiday, pickup moves to one day later that week. For example:

• If your normal pickup is Monday and the holiday is on Monday, your collection will be on Tuesday.

• If your normal pickup is Wednesday and the holiday is on Monday, your pickup will be on Thursday.

View the 2023 holiday schedule and previous years’ schedules.

Trash Cart Placement

• Carts should be placed within 2 feet of the curb, with wheels against the curb and the lid opening facing the street.

• Do not place carts in the street or on the sidewalk. Leave 3 feet clearance around the cart.

• Make sure the cart lid is closed. Do not overflow or jam items into the cart.

Recycling Cart Placement

• Recycling carts should be placed curbside every other week on your designated pickup day.

• Carts should be placed with wheels against the curb and the opening facing the street. Leave 3 feet clearance.

• Do not overfill recycling carts. Make sure the lid can fully close.

• Overflow recycling materials can be placed in containers next to the cart. Do not use plastic bags.

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste like leaves, grass clippings, and brush is collected weekly from April 1 to November 30.

• Place yard waste in paper yard waste bags or reusable containers marked as “yard waste.”

• Bundle brush securely with twine or rope. Bundles can be up to 4 feet long and 2 feet in diameter.

• Place all yard waste curbside by 7 a.m. on your trash collection day.

Bulk Item Pickup

• Bulk items like furniture, mattresses, appliances, etc. are collected on your second trash pickup day of the month.

• Check the Bulk Pickup Schedule for designated pickup weeks by zone.

• Place bulk items curbside by 7 a.m. on your pickup day. Do not place items curbside earlier than one day before.

Trash and Recycling Preparation

• Bag all trash and tie bags securely closed. Do not use plastic bags for recycling.

• Break down cardboard boxes flat and bundle together.

• Rinse food residue from containers and rinse recyclables clean.

• Keep hazardous waste, electronics, tires, and construction materials out of curbside pickup.

Missed Pickup or Cart Issues

Call the Elyria Sanitation Department at 440-326-1454 to report:

• Missed collection
• Damage to carts
• Requests for cart repairs or replacement

Sanitation Department Contact

Phone: 440-326-1454

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This covers the key details on trash and recycling pickup schedules and guidelines for Elyria, Ohio residents. Visit the City of Elyria Sanitation Department website for additional information. Let us know if you need any clarification or have other questions!