Refuse and Recycling Carry Out/Carry Back Service
Refuse and recycling carry back service is available for city residents over 65 . This service is also available to residents with a disability.

A Carry Out/Carry Back tag is issued March 31 of each year. Complete the application form to subscribe to this service. Mail back the completed application form or drop it off at the Department of Public Service, 11980 Roachton Road.  Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

Carry Out/Carry Back Service Rules and Regulations

• If you use garbage cans, the can may not be larger than 45 gallons and the total weight of the full can cannot be over 65 pounds.
• Have your refuse set out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
• All carry back containers shall be easily accessible at ground level, not within the right-of-way of a street or alley and easily accessible by driveway and/or sidewalk near the street or alley. City crews will not enter garages, backyards or fenced areas to pick up or return containers.. 
• If you would also like to recycle, indicate that on your application form and city crews will deliver a curbside recycling bin for your use.
• If you have large items to be picked up (furniture, appliances without Freon, etc) conatct the Department of Public Service at 419-872-8020 for further information.
• Appliances with Freon and mattresses must a have disposal sticker before it can be collected. 
• An appliance disposal sticker is $30  and is required for items containing Freon (refrigerator, air conditioner, freezer and dehumidifier) 
• A mattress disposal sticker is $11.55 with no charge for the box springs.
• Yard waste (branches, shrubs and leaves) are not picked up by the city refuse crews. Residents must use the official  City of Perrysburg yard waste bags or tags. The bundled brush or yard waste bags must be at the curb by 7:0am on you regular collection day during the months of April through November. During the months of December through March, residents must call the Department of Public Service to be placed on the Wednesday collection day list.