Default rule and exceptions
The Department of Public Services offers a free Bulk Item Pickup by appointment through 311 for eligible locations that get City garbage collection; up to 5 bulk items per scheduled collection.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Provides free bulk item pickup by appointment for eligible residential locations, up to 5 items per scheduled collection. |
| Property owner | If more than 5 items are set out at a scheduled collection, the property owner will be cited for illegal set-out. |
| Exceptions | Only locations eligible for garbage collection from the City can use the bulk items program; buildings that are not eligible for City collection are considered commercial and need a City of Cincinnati registered waste hauler.; City garbage collection is only offered to eligible single-family homes and residential-only buildings with four or fewer dwelling units. |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Oct 22, 2026.
Up to 5 bulk items may be scheduled per household
The City of Cincinnati's Department of Public Services (DPS) offers a free Bulk Item Pickup service, which can be scheduled through 311.
No more than 5 bulk items can be collected per scheduled collection; if more than 5 items are set out, the property owner will be cited for illegal set-out.
A City of Cincinnati garbage truck picks up your trash each week (which is only offered to eligible single-family homes, and residential-only buildings with four or fewer dwelling units)
Only locations eligible for garbage collection from the City (i.e... NON-commercial entities) are eligible to use the bulk items program. Any buildings that are not eligible for City collection are considered commercial and will need to contact a City of Cincinnati registered waste hauler.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Cincinnati, OH?
The city / utility. Provides free bulk item pickup by appointment for eligible residential locations, up to 5 items per scheduled collection.
Are there exceptions in Cincinnati, OH?
Only locations eligible for garbage collection from the City can use the bulk items program; buildings that are not eligible for City collection are considered commercial and need a City of Cincinnati registered waste hauler.; City garbage collection is only offered to eligible single-family homes and residential-only buildings with four or fewer dwelling units.
What is this based on for Cincinnati, OH?
This verdict is sourced to Bulk Item Collection and 5 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Bulk Item Collectionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-22
- Bulk Item Pickup Requestofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-22
- Bulk Item Collection (limit)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-22
- Bulk Item Pickup Request (eligibility)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-22
- Bulk Item Collectionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-22
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