<p>Trash is piling up across Cincinnati as more than 1,000 residents wait for missed collections, with some households going nearly two weeks without service.</p><p>According to WCPO 9, Cincinnati's 311 service map recorded more than 1,100 missed-trash complaints across the city beginning Sept. 8. Residents in multiple neighborhoods—including communities on the West Side—have reported overflowing containers, unpleasant odors and garbage blocking portions of sidewalks.</p><p>The City of Cincinnati attributed the delays to a staffing shortage within its Public Services Department. City officials said several employees called out sick over multiple days, disrupting collection routes throughout nearly every Cincinnati neighborhood.</p><p>For residents, the problem has become more than an inconvenience. Trash left sitting outside during warm weather can create strong odors, attract animals and make sidewalks harder to navigate—especially for children, seniors and people with disabilities.</p><p>Some residents also expressed frustration over what they described as a lack of proactive communication. According to WCPO, several people did not learn why their trash had been missed until they or their neighbors contacted the city.</p><p>The city said crews would collect all accumulated household trash during residents' scheduled pickup days, including garbage that no longer fits inside city-issued containers. However, officials did not provide details about how the department plans to prevent another widespread delay.</p><p>Residents whose trash has not been collected can report a missed pickup by calling 311 or submitting a service request through the City of Cincinnati's 311 website.</p><p>Until collection returns to normal, residents are encouraged to leave their trash accessible for city crews and report continued missed service.</p><p><em>Source: WCPO 9 and the City of Cincinnati.</em></p>