Representative ZIP 43215
Bulk Trash Pickup in Columbus, OH — 2026 Schedule & Rules
Columbus bulk trash: Appointment/request-based curbside bulk pickup via the city’s 311 Service Center
Contact the 311 Service Center to schedule bulk pickup: call (614) 645-3111, email 311@columbus.gov, or use the online 311 portal at columbus.gov/311. The city guide also says to download the PickUp CBUS app for collection reminders and service updates, but bulk pickup itself is scheduled through 311.
Columbus bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Appointment/request-based curbside bulk pickup via the city’s 311 Service Center |
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| How to schedule | Contact the 311 Service Center to schedule bulk pickup: call (614) 645-3111, email 311@columbus.gov, or use the online 311 portal at columbus.gov/311. The city guide also says to download the PickUp CBUS app for collection reminders and service updates, but bulk pickup itself is scheduled through 311. |
| How often / limits | Pickup frequency, quantity limits, and any fees for Columbus are set by the city or its hauler and can change. For Columbus, specific details may vary by neighborhood and can change, so confirm current rules on the official city page below or by contacting the city directly. |
| Where to place items | Large household bulk items should not be placed in the refuse container. Bags of trash and boxed items are not considered bulk and should go in the refuse container. The official guide does not state a specific curb distance or advance set-out time for bulk items. |
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What you can & can’t put out in Columbus
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
|---|---|
| Large household bulk items such as furniture, carpet, mattresses, and non-refrigerant appliances are accepted for bulk pickup. | Not accepted for bulk pickup: remodeling and construction debris, tires, refrigerated appliances, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, car parts, pianos, and pool tables. The guide also says items not collected by Refuse Collection should go to an authorized licensed waste hauler. |
Regular trash & recycling in Columbus
| Trash | Columbus Division of Refuse Collection provides household trash collection on a scheduled collection day, with service rotating forward one day after city-observed holidays. Residents must place trash in the city’s green refuse container and set it out by 6 a.m. on collection day. |
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| Recycling | Eligible Columbus residents receive weekly recycling collection with a city-issued blue container. Accepted recyclables include paper and cardboard, plastic bottles/jugs/tubs/cups, glass bottles and jars, metal cans and cups, and cartons. The guide says recycling is weekly for residents with city-issued 90-gallon or 300-gallon trash containers. |
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Columbus 2026 holiday trash schedule
Columbus does not provide City trash collection, recycling, or yard waste pickup on observed city holidays. For residents assigned a color-coded route: pickup rotates forward by one day the week of the holiday (color order shifts forward one). For residents not assigned a color (two-day trash window): if collection day falls on or after the holiday, pickup is delayed by one day during the holiday week, with Friday collection moving to Saturday.
| New Year's DayThu, Jan 1, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
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| Memorial DayMon, May 25, 2026 | Schedule changes No pickup that Monday; the whole week slides one day forward. |
| Independence DaySat, Jul 4, 2026 | Confirm locally Likely a one-day delay — confirm your pickup day on the official site. |
| Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026 | Schedule changes No pickup that Monday; the whole week slides one day forward. |
| ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
| Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026 | Schedule changes Friday pickup slides to Saturday. Mon–Thu unaffected. |
Some Columbus holidays vary by neighborhood or route and could not be confirmed for every 2026 date. Use the official source below or your city app to confirm your exact pickup day before a holiday week. Official Columbus holiday schedule →
Columbus bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Columbus?
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
What items will Columbus NOT take?
Official Columbus resources
Rules and schedules for Columbus, Ohio are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official Columbus pages linked above before scheduling.