Delaware, OH Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Delaware, Ohio — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Delaware, OH runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Delaware services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
- Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 12, 2026) — City announcement: offices open, NO collection delays this week.
- Little Brown Jug Day (Thu, Sep 24, 2026) — Offices close at noon but NO collection delays or modifications.
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Set-out — Trash at curbside by 5 a.m., no more than 24 hours in advance.
- Bulk — Bulk collection weekly, typically Thursdays unless specified otherwise; alternate Thursday by request via 740-203-1810 / pwcs@delawareohio.net.
- Day lookup — Refuse Collection Map on the city page determines your day; contact Public Works 740-203-1810.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Delaware Public Works (municipal refuse) |
Common questions
The things Delaware residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Delaware, OH?
Monday-Friday depending on where you live - check the city's Refuse Collection Map or call 740-203-1810. Cans out by 5 a.m.; bulk is typically Thursdays.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Schedule measured from official sources fetched 2026-09-18/19.
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Delaware city: 45,158; prior estimate 43000).
Population 45,158 · Sources: www.delawareohio.net · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.