Trash & Recycling in Stark County, OH (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Stark County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
In Canton, residential waste must be at the curb no earlier than noon the day before pickup and no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Waste set out after 6:00 a.m. may not be collected until the next week.
Canton Trash Collection Set-Out Times
Some RestrictionsCanton Sanitation Rules & Regulations
Residential waste must be placed at the curb no earlier than noon the day prior to pick up and no later than 6:00 A.M. the day of pickup.
Bin Placement Rules
Canton provides each residence a 95-gallon standard cart. The lid must close completely or an additional container is required, and carts sit at the curb or pavement edge so trucks can lift them. Stark County itself sets no countywide container rule.
Canton Trash Cart and Container Rules
Some RestrictionsCanton Sanitation Rules & Regulations
The City of Canton has chosen to provide each residence with a 95 gallon standard cart. The lid of the 95 gallon cart must be able to close completely or an additional container must be used.
Bulk Item Disposal
Canton residents may set out two large items per week (such as furniture) on their regular collection day at no extra charge. Bulky white goods like refrigerators, stoves, and water heaters may be placed at the curb no sooner than 24 hours before collection.
Bulk Item and Appliance Pickup in Canton
Some RestrictionsCanton Sanitation Rules & Regulations
Two (2) large items per week (i.e. furniture) may be placed at curb side on regular collection day at no additional charge.
Recycling Requirements
Canton's curbside program collects aluminum and bi-metal cans, glass, paper, and plastics numbered 1 and 2, rinsed and placed in the provided container. Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties are served by the joint Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne recycling district.
Canton Curbside Recycling and STW District
Some RestrictionsCanton Sanitation Rules & Regulations
The City of Canton through its curbside recycling program collects the following items: Aluminum/bi-metals, Glass, Paper, Plastic (Numbers 1 and 2 only).
Illegal Dumping
Ohio law bans depositing litter on public property, on private property you don't own, or in state waters (ORC 3767.32). Canton adds local penalties: a $150 first-offense ticket, at least $500 for a second, and a $500-minimum cleanup charge that can become a property lien.
Illegal Dumping and Littering in Stark County
Some RestrictionsORC 3767.32(A)
No person, regardless of intent, shall deposit litter or cause litter to be deposited on any public property, on private property not owned by the person, or in or on waters of the state ...
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