Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.
Standard sofa$79First item example Before applicable tax
Your exact price. Upfront.
Find your items in the catalog and see your exact price online. Book without phone calls or an in-person estimate.
Gone as soon as today.
Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.
In the loop until it’s gone.
Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Made for your place
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
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Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
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Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
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Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
City collection Eligible City-served homes can schedule couches, recliners, dressers, tables and other named large furniture through 311. No charge. Eligible residential locations inside Cincinnati where a City truck provides weekly garbage collection.
City collection The current City FAQ lists mattresses and box springs for scheduled bulky-item collection at eligible homes. No charge. Eligible residential locations inside Cincinnati where a City truck provides weekly garbage collection.
City collection The current bulky-item FAQ lists refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners, water heaters and dishwashers. No charge. Eligible residential locations inside Cincinnati where a City truck provides weekly garbage collection.
City collection Ordinary household garbage belongs in the approved cart. Up to three qualifying small items may be placed beside it for regular collection. This route depends on the address receiving City garbage service and on each item meeting the current small-item limits. Private-service properties must ask their own hauler.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Cincinnati offers scheduled bulky-item collection to residential addresses that receive City garbage service. The current item guide separates large scheduled pieces from small items on the regular route and excludes construction debris. Private-service buildings use their own registered hauler, while a local recycling operator provides a separate route for electronics.
Eligible City-served homes can schedule couches, recliners, dressers, tables and other named large furniture through 311.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Eligible residential locations inside Cincinnati where a City truck provides weekly garbage collection.
When & how
Schedule through 311, 311Cincy or the app. Collection is assigned to the regular collection day or a Friday.
Get it ready
Furniture does not need to be dismantled. Tape an X across each glass surface and tape sharp edges. Keep the item clear of overhead lines, branches, cars and other obstructions.
The current City FAQ lists mattresses and box springs for scheduled bulky-item collection at eligible homes.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Eligible residential locations inside Cincinnati where a City truck provides weekly garbage collection.
When & how
Schedule through 311 and use the assigned collection day.
Get it ready
Give the item count and condition in the request. The current guide does not publish a universal wrapping rule, so follow the instructions issued with the appointment.
The current bulky-item FAQ lists refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners, water heaters and dishwashers.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Eligible residential locations inside Cincinnati where a City truck provides weekly garbage collection.
When & how
Name the exact appliance when scheduling through 311 and use the assigned collection day.
Get it ready
Secure loose parts and tape any glass surface. Ask 311 for unit-specific disconnection, door or refrigerant instructions because the current FAQ does not publish one universal preparation rule.
The City routes televisions by size: heavy TVs use a bulky appointment, while qualifying lighter TVs use regular collection.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Eligible residential locations inside Cincinnati where a City truck provides weekly garbage collection; 311 determines whether the TV uses bulky or regular collection.
When & how
Ask 311 which route applies. The City guide places TVs over 45 pounds on bulky collection and lighter TVs on regular collection.
Get it ready
Give the screen type, weight, dimensions and condition. Tape glass as instructed and keep the set accessible without stacking garbage against it.
The Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub accepts named computers, phones, printers, speakers and mixed household electronics for separate recycling.
City cost & eligibility
The Hub lists small electronics quantities as free, with separate trunk and SUV quantity prices. TVs, batteries, media and other categories have their own rates. Confirm the complete load.
When & how
Use the Hub's regular receiving hours and confirm holiday closures before travel.
Get it ready
Remove personal data where possible. Sort TVs, batteries, bulbs and electronic media from mixed electronics because those categories have separate prices.
Cincinnati excludes construction debris from both regular garbage and scheduled bulky-item collection.
City cost & eligibility
City collection does not take construction debris. Arrange a registered waste hauler or a receiver that has confirmed the exact materials and price.
When & how
Arrange a separate approved route before bringing project material outside.
Get it ready
Describe the full load, including lumber, windows, siding, concrete, paint, chemicals and possible hazardous material. Do not mix it into a household bulky appointment.
Ordinary household garbage belongs in the approved cart. Up to three qualifying small items may be placed beside it for regular collection.
City cost & eligibility
This route depends on the address receiving City garbage service and on each item meeting the current small-item limits. Private-service properties must ask their own hauler.
When & how
Use the address's regular collection day. Larger or heavier pieces require a bulky appointment.
Get it ready
Keep garbage in the approved cart. Small side items must remain under the published weight and size limits; do not place construction, hazardous or automotive material there.
Place scheduled items at the curb no earlier than 5 p.m. the prior day and by 6 a.m. on collection day. Keep the loading path clear of low wires, branches, parked cars and other obstructions. When practical, use the driveway apron. Do not stack garbage against the items.
Use the regular route only for qualifying small items
Keep household garbage in the approved cart. Up to three qualifying small items may sit beside it on the regular collection day. If an item exceeds the current size or weight limits, schedule bulky collection instead.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
City of Cincinnati Department of Public Services for eligible homes
Scheduled City bulky-item collection
The address receives weekly garbage collection from a City of Cincinnati truck and the exact household item is accepted.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Eligible residential locations inside Cincinnati where a City truck provides weekly garbage collection.
Arrange it
Submit the exact items and service address through 311, 311Cincy or the app, then wait for the assigned collection date.
Private-company accounts and buildings outside City collection are ineligible. Construction debris, hazardous material and other prohibited items need a separate route.
The Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub is a documented drop-off for its named electronics, TVs and appliance categories. Its charges and hours are separate from City collection. Cincinnati does not take construction debris through regular or bulky service; arrange a registered hauler or a receiver that has confirmed the exact project materials. Accepted items and pricesDrop-off address and hoursGarbage Collection Guidelines
Recycle accepted electronics and appliances
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub
911 Evans Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204
Computers, laptops, phones, printers, speakers, home-entertainment equipment, mixed electronics, TVs, monitors and named electric or refrigerant appliances.
Sort TVs, batteries, bulbs and media from mixed electronics because categories and prices differ. Confirm unusual, damaged or large devices and the complete load price before travel. Use the Evans Street receiving hours and check dated closures.
Small mixed-electronics quantities are listed free; car-trunk loads are $10 and SUV loads $15. TVs, batteries, media and appliances use separate item or quantity prices.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
How many couches or furniture pieces can City service collect?+
An eligible household may schedule up to five approved bulky items per appointment. More than five can be left behind and can lead to an illegal-set-out citation.Official guidance
Can a mattress go out without a Cincinnati appointment?+
No. Mattresses and box springs use scheduled bulky-item collection. Wait for the assigned date and follow the request instructions before set-out.Official guidance
Does Cincinnati list refrigerators and air conditioners for bulky collection?+
Yes. The current guide lists refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners along with several other large appliances. Identify the exact unit when scheduling and follow the assigned preparation instructions.Official guidance
Does one Hub electronics price cover TVs and batteries too?+
No. Mixed electronics, TVs, batteries and media have separate price categories. Sort the load and confirm each category before drop-off.Official guidance
Which Cincinnati homes can use City bulky-item collection?+
The address must be inside Cincinnati and receive weekly garbage pickup from a City truck. The service is generally for eligible single-family homes and residential-only buildings with four or fewer units. If a private company collects the trash, use that provider or another registered hauler.Official guidance
What should stay out of a Cincinnati bulky-item appointment?+
Keep construction debris, lumber, windows, siding, concrete, batteries, automotive material, gas-powered machinery and hazardous items out. Confirm a separate approved route for those materials.Official guidance
