Tires collected during a Don’t Dump the ’Nati event in 2025.
Tires collected during a Don’t Dump the ’Nati event in 2025.
The first of nine events takes place Friday morning, allowing Cincinnati residents to drop off large waste items such as furniture, construction debris, and tires.
“Don’t Dump the ’Nati” is a program by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful that focuses on reducing illegal dumping and litter; it collected more than a million pounds of waste last year.
The initiative began a few years ago as a pilot program.
“It’s a completely free event,” said KCB Environmental Services and Green Space Director Alistair Probst. “Bring your unwanted items and recycle or dispose of them for free during our event hours.”
This year, all events will be held in Queensgate. Participation is limited to Cincinnati residents, as the city partially funds the program.
“Please bring a form of identification,” Probst said. “We will be checking your address to see if your residence falls within the city limits.”
What can you drop off?
Refer to KCB’s Waste Disposal Guide for options on donating, composting, recycling, and properly disposing of unwanted items.
Accepted at Don’t Dump the ’Nati events:
General trash
Electronic waste
Old furniture
Scrap metal
Yard waste
Construction debris
Tires (limit of 10 per vehicle per event)
Not accepted at Don’t Dump the ’Nati events:
Biohazards
Hazardous chemicals
Oil
Compressed gas canisters
Refrigerant-containing items (such as refrigerators or air conditioners)
Refer to the Don’t Dump the Nati FAQ for more detailed information on accepted and prohibited items.
Where and when can you drop off waste?
The 2026 Don’t Dump the ’Nati events will take place at 841 West Sixth Street in Queensgate.
Events are generally scheduled for the last Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., running from March through November, with a few exceptions.
Note: Dates may change; check the Keep Cincinnati Beautiful website for updates.
Friday, March 27
Friday, April 24
Friday, May 22 (TBD – check website to confirm)
Friday, June 26
Friday, July 31
Friday, August 28
Friday, September 25
Friday, October 30
Friday, November 20 (not the last Friday of the month)
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