Wheeled Trash Container Collection Info

A bit from the City of Columbus Department of Public Service:

How to determine your trash-collection day

• Wheeled containers are emptied once a week. You can determine your schedule here: http://311.columbus.gov/colorday/

What Can I Place in my trash container?

• Most of your household trash can be placed in your container.
• Trash must be bagged and tied before you place it in your container. This prevents litter and is required by Columbus City Code.
• Do not put trash around the outside of the container. Only trash inside the container will be collected.
• Yard waste cannot be thrown away with regular trash. Visit the yard-waste page for more information.
• Items such as old furniture that are too large for your container are considered bulk trash. The City provides free collection of these items, but you must contact us to schedule a bulk collection. Visit the bulk-collection page for more information or to schedule a collection via the web.
• Recyclable items such as plastic bottles, paper and cans should not be placed with your household trash. Visit our recycling page for information on the City’s free recycling options and convenient curbside recycling subscription service.
• Some household trash, such as pesticides or other chemicals, is hazardous and cannot be placed with regular trash. Please visit the household hazardous waste page for information on convenient disposal of these items.

Where do I place my wheeled container?

• Place your container at your designated collection point before 6:00 a.m. (but no more than 12 hours prior to collection)

Please call the 311 Service Center at (614) 645-3111 if you do not know your designated collection point.

Remove your container from the collection point no more than 24 hours after collection and keep it in a secure place.