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:

Public Works Department City Hall, 5th Floor 26 South Phelps Street Youngstown, OH 44503 Map Office Phone: (330) 742-8800 Fax: (330) 742-8807 Email: cshasho@youngstownohio.gov

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.

Excessive Quantity of Waste

Per Section 979.05, Codified Ordinances of the City of Youngstown, waste in an amount in excess of 20 cubic yards will incur additional charges ($500.00 minimum). Refer to the following document for more information.

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 Public Notices above) for more information.

Mattress Disposal

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:

Public Works Department City Hall, 5th Floor 26 South Phelps Street Youngstown, OH 44503 Map Office Phone: (330) 742-8800 Fax: (330) 742-8807 Email: cshasho@youngstownohio.gov