CINCINNATI – The City of Cincinnati’s yard waste collections program will resume Monday, May 4.

Traditionally, yard waste collection begins the first week of April. However, due to issues related to the COVID-19 public health emergency, this public service was initially suspended until June 1. The Department of Public Services (DPS) has reassigned select staff and made several operational changes in order to bring back the yard waste program earlier than anticipated.

Bulk item collection remains suspended until June 1.

The stay-at-home order from Gov. Mike DeWine has likely given residents the opportunity to do spring cleaning, resulting in higher volumes of regular trash and yard waste. Residents choosing to participate in the yard waste program are reminded to follow guidelines:

• Yard waste will be collected every-other-week on the same day as your recycling. 
• Yard waste must be properly prepared in paper bags or a can clearly labeled "Yard Waste". 
• Loose yard waste such as grass or leaves should be in containers that have lids or in bags that are closed to prevent blowing.
• Sticks and branches may be tied into bundles of no than 3’ lengths and 2’ in diameter.  No tape, plastic rope or metal wire may be used to bundle. 
• Yard waste containers and bags exceeding 25 lbs. in weight will not be collected.

For more information about the City’s yard waste collection program, please visit https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/public-services/garbage-yard-waste/. 

Be sure to download the Fix it Cincy! mobile app to find your collection schedule and submit service requests. The free app is available for download on Apple and Android devices.

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