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Lima, OH Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing chapter
Codified Ordinances Ch. 1052
Provider
City Dept. of Utilities (contract)
Container rule
Standard containers (1052.06)
Brush bundle max
4 feet long
Branch diameter
Up to 2 inches

Summary

Lima's Utilities Department provides weekly curbside collection of garbage, recycling and yard waste. All garbage and refuse must be placed in standard containers; brush and branch clippings may be tied in bundles not exceeding four feet in length and set at the curb or alley line.

All items of garbage and refuse shall be placed in standard garbage containers as provided in Section 1052.06, however, brush and branch clippings may be tied securely in bundles not exceeding four feet in length and placed at the curb line or alley line, whichever is the usual place of collection.

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Full Breakdown

Collection and disposal are governed by Codified Ordinances Chapter 1052 (Garbage and Refuse Collection and Disposal) and administered by the City Department of Utilities under contract. Section 1052.07 requires all garbage and refuse to be placed in standard garbage containers as provided in Section 1052.06; brush and branch clippings may instead be tied securely in bundles not exceeding four feet in length and placed at the curb or alley line, whichever is the usual place of collection. Tree limbs and brush accepted for yard-waste collection are generally up to four feet long and no more than two inches in diameter.

Violations & Fines

Improperly prepared or non-conforming set-outs may be left uncollected; repeated violations enforced under Chapter 1052 and the Property Maintenance Code, which carry misdemeanor penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set out brush for collection in Lima?
Tie brush and branch clippings securely in bundles not exceeding four feet in length and place them at the curb line or alley line, whichever is the usual place of collection.
Who provides trash service in Lima?
The City of Lima Department of Utilities provides refuse, recycling and yard-waste collection under a city contract; call Utilities at (419) 221-5252 with questions.

Sources & Official References

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