Canton Ohio Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you a resident of Canton, Ohio, looking for information on dump hours and waste disposal regulations? Look no further! This article provides a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about waste disposal in Canton, Ohio, including dump hours, prohibited items, and recycling guidelines.

Dump Hours

The City of Canton’s Sanitation Department provides weekly trash collection services to all residents and some businesses. Collection takes place Monday through Friday, during the hours of 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Please note:

• Trash pick-up will not occur on the following holidays:
  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
• Trash pick-up will resume the day following the above holidays and be a day behind the normal pick-up day the rest of the week following the holidays listed above. Friday’s collection will take place on Saturday.
• Trash pick-up will take place on holidays not listed below.

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from being placed in your trash for regular collection:

• Auto tires
• Construction material (asphalt, concrete, bricks, roofing material)
• Dirt
• Logs
• Paint
• Railroad ties
• Rocks
• Tree stumps
• Other hazardous liquids of any kind

Recycling Guidelines

The City of Canton provides curbside recycling services for the following items:

• Aluminum/bi-metals
• Glass
• Paper
• Plastic (Numbers 1 and 2 only)

To participate in the curbside recycling program, you will need to contact the Sanitation Department to request a recycling bin. Recycling should be placed at the collection site on the same day as trash collection.

Additional Information

Vacant Structures

The Sanitation Department does not maintain regular pick-up at vacant homes. After the home is vacated, a final pick-up will be made. Collections will resume once a house is occupied.

Hazards

It is important to dispose of hazardous waste properly. Improper disposal of waste can be hazardous to the environment and pollute our local water bodies. If you are unsure of how to properly dispose of waste, please call the Sanitation Department at 330-489-3020.

FAQs

How do I dispose of used motor oil or antifreeze?

Used motor oil and antifreeze can be dropped off at the following locations:

• Canton Recycling Drop-Off Facility: 742 Schroyer Avenue SW, Canton, OH 44707
• To contact the drop-off center, call 330-430-7869.

How do I dispose of household hazardous waste?

Household hazardous waste can be dropped off at the following locations:

• Canton Recycling Drop-Off Facility: 742 Schroyer Avenue SW, Canton, OH 44707
• To contact the drop-off center, call 330-430-7869.

How do I properly dispose of pet waste?

Animal waste (feces) will not be picked up by the Sanitation Department unless it is placed in a small sturdy double plastic bag or wrapped in newspaper and placed in a small sturdy plastic bag. Soiled cat litter can be placed in coffee cans, sturdy plastic bags, or grocery bags inside of a sturdy plastic bag. These “double bagged” packages of animal waste can then be placed in with your regular trash collection. Our Sanitation employees can collect animal waste ONLY if those employees can collect and dispose of the waste without coming into contact with the animal waste. Sanitation will not collect your animal waste if it is not properly packaged, or the amount is excessive. Persons who violate this policy will be reported to the Canton City Health Department. Inquiry about animal waste may be made to the Canton City Health Department at 330-489-3231.

How do I dispose of leaves and grass clippings?

Yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and twigs must be separately bagged and placed at the curb.

• Bags should not exceed 32 gallons for grass and 45 gallons for leaves.
• Branches and brush should be bundled and tied in manageable bundles (maximum 4 feet in length and placed at the curb)

Contact Information

For more information on waste disposal in Canton, Ohio, please contact the Sanitation Department at:

• Phone: 330-489-3020
• Website: https://www.cantonohio.gov/184/Sanitation-Rules-Regulations