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Trash & Recycling in Parma, OH (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Parma, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Pickup Rules & Schedules

Parma provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection through the Service Department. Containers must be placed curbside no earlier than 6 PM the day before pickup and removed by 8 PM the day of collection. Holiday schedules push pickup one day later.

Trash Recycling: Pickup Rules

Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Trash and recycling carts must be placed at the curb or tree lawn with wheels toward the house and at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides. Carts cannot block sidewalks, mailboxes, or fire hydrants. Between collections carts must be stored beside or behind the house, not in front.

Trash Recycling: Bin Placement

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Parma offers weekly bulk item pickup on the resident's regular collection day for furniture, appliances, and large household items. Residents must call the Service Department to schedule appliance pickup (CFC-containing items require tagging). Construction debris and tires are not accepted curbside.

Trash Recycling: Bulk Disposal

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Parma provides curbside single-stream recycling in blue-lidded carts collected weekly on the same day as trash. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, glass bottles, metal cans, and plastics 1 and 2. Plastic bags, food waste, and polystyrene are prohibited and cause contamination rejections.

Trash Recycling: Recycling Requirements

Some Restrictions

Looking for Cuyahoga County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Parma city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Cuyahoga County