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Special Bulk Volume Pick Up

Akron, OH bulk trash pickup

City of Akron Public Works Bureau · Some details are still being checked.

Who
Residents of one-, two- and three-family freestanding homes with city trash service.
How
Pickup on request. Bulky items and large clean-outs are picked up on your regular trash day, but only if you book at least one working day ahead. Call the 311 Call Center at least 1 working day before your collection day.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 330-375-2311 (cell phones) or 3-1-1 (landlines in the city)

Cost
Not listed: call 311 or check the city page
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Couches are given as an example of items that will not fit in the cart.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Appliance

Accepted

Refrigerators are given as an example.

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Tire

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Accepted

Large volumes of bags, boxes and trash from a move or clean-out are accepted.

Limits

Each home gets 3 Special Bulk Volume Pickups per year.

Set-out rules

Do not put items at the curb until 4:30 p.m. the day before your collection day.

Not accepted

  • Hot ashes
  • Hazardous waste
  • Roofing material
  • Concrete
  • Plaster
  • Dirt, sand and gravel
  • Bricks
  • Drywall
  • Demolition and construction materials

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Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Akron?

Residents of one-, two- and three-family freestanding homes with city trash service.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Akron?

Bulky items and large clean-outs are picked up on your regular trash day, but only if you book at least one working day ahead. Call the 311 Call Center at least 1 working day before your collection day.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Akron?

Each home gets 3 Special Bulk Volume Pickups per year.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Akron?

Hot ashes, Hazardous waste, Roofing material, Concrete, Plaster, Dirt, sand and gravel, Bricks, Drywall, Demolition and construction materials.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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