Public Works

To report a street light outage, please use FirstEnergy's Report Lighting Problem online form.

View the City of Youngstown Streetlight Repair Map to see the locations of recent repairs.

The City will remove dead animals on City streets or at the curb. Dead animals on private property are the responsibility of the property owner. To request the removal of a dead animal, contact the Public Works Department:

New Garbage Collection Program

The City's new (Summer 2016) garbage collection program uses City-issued, 96-gallon trash carts and trucks with automated, mechanical arms to lift and empty the carts. Refer to the 96-gallon Trash Cart Guide (see below) for instructions on the proper use of the carts.

When To Put Out Your Trash

1. Per Section 979.02(b), Codified Ordinances of the City of Youngstown, trash may not be placed at the curb more than 12 hours prior to collection and trash receptacles must be removed from the curb no more than 24 hours after collection.
2. Holidays can affect garbage collection schedules. Refer to the Holiday Sanitation Schedule (see below) for more information.
   
   • 2017 Holiday Sanitation Schedule (PDF)

Missed Pick-Up/More Information

If your trash was not picked up as scheduled or you need more information about residential garbage collection within the City, contact the Public Works Department: