Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Columbus, OH
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Columbus residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly — wheeled containers emptied once a week; look up collection day/color schedule on the city's Find My Collection Day tool
- By appointment only — no bulk items collected unless resident schedules in advance
- Free for residents (no collection fee charged for trash, recycling, yard waste or bulk)
- City of Columbus — Division of Refuse Collection (Dept. of Public Service)
At a glance: Columbus
- Trash day
- Weekly — wheeled containers emptied once a week; look up collection day/color schedule on the city's Find My Collection Day tool
- Bulk pickup
- By appointment only — no bulk items collected unless resident schedules in advance
- Bulk cost
- Free for residents (no collection fee charged for trash, recycling, yard waste or bulk)
- Dump
- Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (SWACO)
- Hazardous waste
- SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly — wheeled containers emptied once a week; look up collection day/color schedule on the city's Find My Collection Day tool
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (SWACO) | landfill | 3851 London Groveport Road, Grove City, OH 43123 | Mon–Fri 5am–5pm, Sat 6am–12pm; closed Sundays and major holidays | $39.75 per ton (direct-haul, in-district solid waste); untarped loads subject to $25 fee; tarps $10–$15; safety vests $5 if hand unloading |
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| Alum Creek Waste and Reuse Convenience Center | convenience-center | 2100 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43207 | Tue–Sat 9am–5pm; closed on holidays falling Tue–Sat and Tuesdays following Monday holidays | Free for Columbus residents |
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| Georgesville Waste and Reuse Convenience Center | convenience-center | 1550 Georgesville Road, Columbus, OH 43228 | Tue–Sat 9am–5pm; closed on holidays falling Tue–Sat and Tuesdays following Monday holidays | Free for Columbus residents |
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Household hazardous waste
SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Facility
- Address
- 645 E. 8th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
- Phone
- (614) 294-1300
Accepted
- pesticides
- fertilizers
- motor oil
- antifreeze
- batteries
- adhesives
- drain cleaners
- bleach
- fluorescent bulbs
- paint
- solvents
Columbus charges no collection fee for trash, recycling, yard waste or bulk. Some official materials list convenience center hours as 10am–6pm; the March 2026 info sheet and food-waste page say 9am–5pm. SWACO also operates a Recycling Convenience Center at 2566 Jackson Pike (fees may apply) — not detailed here.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Columbus, OH?
- Weekly — wheeled containers emptied once a week; look up collection day/color schedule on the city's Find My Collection Day tool
- When is bulk pickup in Columbus, OH?
- By appointment only — no bulk items collected unless resident schedules in advance Schedule via the City's 311 Service Center: call 311 or (614) 645-3111, or online at 311.columbus.gov
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Columbus?
- Free for residents (no collection fee charged for trash, recycling, yard waste or bulk)
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Columbus?
- furniture, carpet, non-refrigerant appliances, mattresses
- Where can I dump trash near Columbus?
- Franklin County Sanitary Landfill (SWACO) (3851 London Groveport Road, Grove City, OH 43123); Alum Creek Waste and Reuse Convenience Center (2100 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43207); Georgesville Waste and Reuse Convenience Center (1550 Georgesville Road, Columbus, OH 43228)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Columbus?
- SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Facility (645 E. 8th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201)