Waste management is a critical service that ensures the cleanliness, health, and environmental sustainability of our community. For Wooster residents, understanding the local trash pick up process is essential for maintaining a clean and efficient neighborhood.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Wooster
The City of Wooster has partnered with Kimble Recycling & Disposal, a family-owned company with over 65 years of industry experience, to provide comprehensive waste management services. This exclusive contract, which began on July 1, 2020, ensures high-quality and reliable trash collection for residents.
Residential Trash Collection
Wooster offers weekly curbside trash collection to all residents. Each neighborhood has a specific collection day, which can be verified using the Trash Street List by Day or the Trash Searchable List by Street Name available on the city’s website.
Recycling Services
Starting July 1, 2025, Wooster will implement bi-weekly recycling services. Residents can check their specific recycling route using the Recycling Routes Address Search tool. It’s important to note that only certain materials can be recycled in the northern Ohio region:
- Accepted items: Glass, metal canisters, and paper products
- Not accepted: Clothes, metal bars, plastic shopping bags
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
For large items or special waste disposal, residents are advised to contact Kimble Companies directly at 1(800)201-0005.
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
The city provides additional services like leaf pickup and compost drop-off locations to support environmental sustainability.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
A Holiday Pickup Schedule is available to help residents plan around potential service disruptions during holidays.
How to Find or Request Services
For service-related inquiries, residents can:
- Contact Wooster City Services at (330)263-5228
- Email [email protected]
- Use the online service request form
Environmental Considerations
The city emphasizes responsible waste disposal. Certain items like batteries, tires, and chemicals are illegal to dispose of in residential waste due to potential environmental and safety risks. Residents can find disposal locations for hazardous materials at the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste District website.
Wooster’s commitment to efficient and environmentally responsible waste management ensures a cleaner, safer community for all residents. By following the provided guidelines and utilizing available resources, citizens can contribute to the city’s sustainability efforts.
For the most up-to-date information, always check the official City of Wooster website or contact Wooster City Services directly.
FAQ
Why was trash not picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
https://www.woosteroh.com/utilities/waste-collection-recycling
Weekly curbside trash collection and bi-weekly recycling services are provided through an exclusive contract with Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc.
https://www.woosteroh.com/utilities/kimble-companies
Kimble Companies is the City of Wooster’s provider for trash and recycling removal services. Holiday Pickup Schedule. Waste Collection Rates. $17.68 per