Keeping a community clean and healthy relies on efficient waste management, and the City of Wadsworth provides comprehensive trash pickup services to ensure residents have convenient and reliable solid waste disposal. Understanding the nuances of local trash collection can help homeowners stay compliant and maintain a tidy neighborhood.
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Wadsworth Trash Pick Up Schedule
The City of Wadsworth offers automated collection services designed to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption. Residents are provided with either a 96-gallon or 65-gallon wheeled cart for household waste collection.
Residential Trash Collection Details
- Carts should be placed near the street between 5:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. the night before collection
- Collection occurs at night to avoid traffic and parked vehicles
- Carts must be removed from the collection area by 7:00 p.m. on pickup day
- The metal lift bar should face the street during collection
Trash Collection Rates
- 96-gallon cart: $15 per month
- 65-gallon cart: $12 per month
What Can and Cannot Be Collected
Acceptable Items
- Household refuse
- Regular trash and garbage
- Lightweight household waste
Prohibited Items
- Acids
- Explosives
- Hazardous materials
- Hot ashes
- Poisons
- Building materials
- Yard waste
- Soils
Special Pickup Services
Bulk Item Pick Up
Residents can arrange bulk item pickup by calling the Transfer Station at 330-335-2847.
Additional Cart Needs
Extra carts can be rented for $7 per month with a minimum 6-month commitment. Contact the Sanitation Department at 330-335-2847 to request.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Effective 2013, the Wadsworth Sanitation Department does not work on designated holidays. During holiday weeks, trash collection runs one day behind the regular schedule, with collections potentially finishing on Saturdays.
Accessibility and Exemptions
For residents with medical or physical conditions preventing cart handling, the Sanitation Department offers exemption applications. Call 330-335-2847 to discuss alternative collection options.
Contact Information
- Transfer Station: 330-335-2847
- Address: 165 Auble Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281
- Utility Office: 330-335-2700
- City Hall: 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281
Wadsworth’s trash pickup service provides residents with a streamlined, efficient waste management solution. By understanding the collection guidelines, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
Residents are encouraged to contact the Sanitation Department for specific questions or unique waste disposal needs, ensuring smooth and reliable trash collection throughout the city.
https://www.wadsworthcity.com/334/Sanitation
All household refuse, trash, and garbage are to be placed in the cart, as only what is in the cart will be picked up. Poisons, acids, caustics, explosives
https://www.wadsworthcity.com/Faq.aspx?QID=150
How do holidays affect my trash pick-up? Effective 2013, the City of Wadsworth Sanitation Department no longer works on designated holidays.