All the residents of Toledo city can relate to the problem of delayed trash pickup. Most of the time, we all end up searching, “Is Toledo trash pickup delayed this week?”
Well, recently, garbage pickup was delayed one day due to the 4th of July trash holiday. But luckily, now there is no delay in the schedule.
Moreover, if you place the cart on the curb on the wrong day, it will definitely not be collected. So, why not go through Toledo’s trash schedule to avoid such fuss?
1. Toledo Trash Pickup 2024
Republic Services collects residential garbage from the city. The curbside service is provided weekly. Here’s how to find your assigned collection day:
- Navigate to the republic services Toledo official website (click here)
- Type your address in the search bar
- Your refuse and recycling pickup schedule will be displayed
Keep in mind that you must roll out carts on the curb before your assigned time. Otherwise, the service will not be provided.
Toledo Garbage Pickup Calendar 2024: Now, residents can also download the yearly pickup calendar to never miss the trash day again. Click here to download the collection calendar 2024 and guidelines.
2. Toledo Recycling Schedule
Recyclables are collected every other week on the same day as of your normal refuse collection day. To find your next recycling collection schedule, click here.
Here’re the 5 key rules to ensure:
- All the recyclables must be properly rinsed and free of food remnants.
- Don’t sort out the recyclables.
- All the items must be loosely placed in the cart.
- Avoid placing the cart under trees, near water meters or allies.
- No yard waste is accepted as recyclables.
As a rule of thumb, you must always place your recycling cart at least 3 feet away from the solid waste cart.
Accepted Items For Toledo Recycling
- Glossy magazines and bundled newspaper
- #1 and #2 frosted plastic milk jugs and bottles
- Steel or tin cans and aluminum beverage cans
- Clear, brown, and green glass bottles and jars
Plastic bags, ice cream tubs, yard waste, plastic toys, electronics, plastic bags, feed waste, motor oil bottles, and Polystyrene cups are not recycled.
3. Toledo Bulk Pickup 2024
A free bulk collection is available for all residents per month. You need to call 419 -936 -2511 to schedule your next free bulk pickup.
- The items will be collected the next business day, followed by your regular trash pickup day.
- Wooden items or branches must be bundled in 3’ x 4’, no heavier than 40 lbs.
- Remove nails or screws from all the wooden furniture or planks.
- Cut and roll your rugs no longer than 6’.
It is worth mentioning that you’ll be fined if you don’t follow the city’s issued rules and guidelines.
Accepted Items: Old furniture, outdoor furniture, appliances without refrigerants, limbs, and branches.
Unaccepted Items: batteries, tires, hazardous waste, major car parts, metallic doors, metal box springs, computer monitors, and white-ware items.
4. Got Bulk Trash That City Doesn’t Collect? You Need To Hire Private Junk Haulers!
Don’t worry if you’ve got metal doors or large refrigerators, as the private haulers will dispose of them, charging a small fee. Usually, they charge anywhere between $500 to $600 for a full load of trucks.
Here’s the list of the top 7 haulers near you that provide junk removal service:
| Company Name | Contact Info |
|---|---|
| JDog Junk Removal and Hauling | 734 -755 -8660 |
| Horton Hauls Junk Toledo | 419 -299 -4210 |
| Junk King Toledo | 419 -827 -3806 |
| iTakeJunk | 419 -546 -0303 |
| Hauling Anything Inc | 419 -666 -6600 |
| Waste Management | 844 -492 -9417 |
| B&B Quality Services | 567 -694 -0094 |
Before you get any hauler, always get a free quote to know and compare pricing. Moreover, don’t forget to ask about the list of accepted items, as some of the haulers don’t take construction debris or yard waste.
5. Toledo Garbage Pickup Holidays 2024
Garbage pickup is delayed and pushed to the next day on holiday. There will be no curbside pickup on the following holidays:
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 27 |
| Juneteenth | Wednesday, June 19 |
| Independence Day | Thursday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 2 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 28 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25 |
Remember, if the holiday falls on the weekend, then there will be no delay in the collection schedule. Otherwise, Thanksgiving trash pickup on Thursday will be moved to Friday, and Friday collection will be pushed to Saturday.
6. Important Contacts
Republic Services Toledo Phone Number: 419 -726 -9465
For All The Latest Updates: Follow the city of Toledo on Twitter for all updates and any changes in the collection schedule.
Wrapping It Up!
Residential trash is collected from Monday to Friday on the assigned day. The pickup gets delayed one day on the holiday only. Recyclables are picked up every other week, while the large items are collected once a month without any cost.
Residents must roll out the carts on the curb as per the city’s issued rules and guidelines. Otherwise, they’ll have to pay the fine.
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