Recycling

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including the results from the community survey.

Recycling

Keep Columbus Beautiful makes it easy to recycle by offering education and waste reduction programs throughout the Columbus community. Recycling reduces waste, saves energy and conserves resources.

Easy Ways to Recycle in Columbus The City of Columbus partners with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio and Columbus Public Schools to provide nearly 200 recycling drop boxes in Columbus neighborhoods. Curbside collection of recyclables is also available for a small fee. WHAT CAN I RECYCLE?
Paper Newspaper, including all inserts Magazines, catalogs and telephone books Mail, scrap paper and envelopes (windows ok) Brown paper bags Paperboard (such as cereal or snack boxes) Cardboard boxes (please break down and, if needed, cut to 3 feet by 3 feet)
*Bottles and Jars* Plastic bottles (any) Glass bottles and jars
Cans, aluminum Aluminum cans, aluminum gutters and siding Steel soup, food and aerosol cans

RECYCLING PROGRAMS:

Drop-box program The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) administers the drop-off recycling program. Public drop-off sites are located around Columbus at selected city fire stations, recreation centers, commercial locations and now, most schools in the Columbus City School District.
Click here to find a location in your neighborhood.
For a printable map of drop-off recycling locations in your area, click below:

Northwest Columbus Northeast Columbus

Southwest Columbus Southeast Columbus

Curbside program The City of Columbus has a partnership with Rumpke Waste of Ohio to provide weekly curbside collection of recyclables to any resident that subscribes to this convenient service. Call (888) 786-7531 to start weekly subscription curbside
recycling. To find your current recycling day, click here.
Yard-Waste Program Don't forget to recycle your yard waste. Visit our yard-waste page for information.

Home Composting is another option for residents. Information on controlling yard waste around the home is available here.

Returning grass clippings to the yard keeps your grass healthy and saves space in the landfill. In fact, grass clippings contain valuable nutrients that can generate up to 25 percent of your lawn's total fertilizer needs. Grass clippings do not contribute to thatch since grass clippings are 75 percent to 85 percent water and decompose readily.

Can't find what you are looking for?

Check the Refuse Collection Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or call (614) 645-3111 to talk to a 311 Service Center Representative.