Bulk Trash Pickup in Columbus, OH — 2026 Guide
Need to get rid of furniture, a mattress, or an old appliance in Columbus, Ohio? This guide explains how bulk and bulky item pickup works in Columbus, including how to schedule it, what’s accepted, where to place your items, and the official Columbus link to book your collection.
How bulk trash pickup works in Columbus, OH
Type of service: 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.
How to schedule a bulky item pickup in Columbus
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.
Schedule pickup on the official Columbus site →
How often can you schedule pickup? Limits in Columbus
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 for pickup in Columbus
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.
What items are accepted
Large household bulk items such as furniture, carpet, mattresses, and non-refrigerant appliances are accepted for bulk pickup.
What is NOT accepted
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, OH
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.
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.
View Columbus trash & recycling details →
Official Columbus bulk trash resources
Rules and schedules for Columbus, Ohio are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change. Always confirm current details on the official Columbus pages linked above before scheduling. Representative ZIP: 43215.