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Lima, OH Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Outdoor junk/brush storage
Prohibited (PMC 1806.08)
Removal notice
10 days
Brush bundle max
4 feet
City-removal fee
$205 + costs
Provider
City Dept. of Utilities

Summary

Lima's Property Maintenance Code bars storing garbage, brush, discarded articles and junk outside on any premises except where zoning allows. Brush and branch clippings for collection must be bundled to four feet, and bulk pickup is arranged through the city Utilities Department.

No person shall cause or permit garbage, rubbish, tree or bush branches or trimmings, brush, cast-off or discarded articles, litter, junk, materials which are ready for destruction, or which have been collected for salvage or conversion to some other use, to be stored, kept or placed outside any structure, or on any premises, except where permitted by zoning ordinances.

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Full Breakdown

PMC Section 1806.08 prohibits causing or permitting garbage, rubbish, tree or bush branches or trimmings, brush, cast-off or discarded articles, litter, junk, or salvage materials to be stored outside a structure or on any premises except where permitted by zoning. Violators receive a ten-day notice to remove; if they fail, the City removes the items and bills direct costs plus notice costs plus a $205 administrative fee. For lawful collection, brush and branch clippings are tied in bundles up to four feet (1052.07); bulk items are handled through the city's contracted refuse/yard-waste program.

Violations & Fines

Ten-day removal notice; if uncorrected, city removal at owner's expense plus $205 administrative fee, collectible as a special assessment. PMC misdemeanor penalties up to $1,000 also apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pile brush or discarded items in my yard in Lima?
No. Section 1806.08 bars storing garbage, brush, discarded articles or junk outside except where zoning permits; you get a ten-day notice before the City removes it at your cost.
How is bulk brush collected?
Brush and branch clippings must be tied securely in bundles up to four feet and set at the curb or alley line; larger bulk items go through the city Utilities refuse program.

Sources & Official References

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