Trash & Recycling in Newark, OH (2026)
5 verified trash & recycling rules for Newark, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Newark residents contract individually with Waste Management or Republic Services for curbside trash and recycling pickup. Newark CO §1860.04 sets hauler vehicle standards (covered loads, leak-proof) and disposal standards.
Newark Trash Pickup and Hauler Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Newark Property Maintenance Code (Ch. 1448, IPMC §308) requires trash and recycling bins to be stored on the property, not in front yards, and placed at the curb only for scheduled pickup, then returned promptly.
Newark Trash Bin Placement Rules
Few RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Bulk pickup of large items (furniture, appliances, mattresses) is scheduled through the resident's contracted hauler - Waste Management or Republic Services. Newark provides no centralized municipal bulk pickup. Drop-off at the Licking County Recycling Center is also an option.
Newark Bulk and Large Item Disposal
Few RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Newark does not require residential recycling. Curbside recycling is offered through the Licking County Recycling Program and via the city's contracted haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services). Drop-off recycling is available at Licking County's central facility.
Newark Recycling Through Licking County
Few RestrictionsIllegal Dumping
Newark CO §660.04 prohibits depositing litter, garbage, or refuse on any public or private property other than authorized receptacles or licensed disposal sites. Illegal dumping is enforced as a misdemeanor with escalating penalties.
Newark Illegal Dumping and Litter Rules
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Licking County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Newark city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Licking County →