Columbus Trash Collection Changes for Memorial Day, May 26

Public Service

For Immediate Release


May 21, 2025

Contact: Debbie Briner

614-645-6467

dsbriner@columbus.gov

Columbus Public Service Changes Due to Memorial Day

No Trash, Recycling, Yard Waste Collection on Monday, May 26

Trash Collection:

City of Columbus trash collection service will not be provided on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

For residents assigned a collection color, pickup will rotate forward by one day the week of the holiday:

Monday, May 26:                          NO COLLECTION

Tuesday, May 27:                         Gray

Wednesday, May 28:                   Navy

Thursday, May 29:                       Pink      

Friday, May 30:                            Ruby

Monday, June 2                           Gold

The color-coded trash collection schedule will rotate forward again on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19.

For residents not assigned a collection color: If your collection day falls on or after the holiday, your trash pickup will be delayed by one day during the week of the holiday.

Recycling and Yard Waste Collection: Weekly recycling and biweekly yard waste service with a collection day that falls on or after the holiday will be delayed by one day during the week of the holiday, with Friday’s collection occurring on Saturday.

Drop-Off Options: For recycling drop-off locations see https://recycleright.org/recycling locations/?category=49; for yard waste drop-off locations see https://new.columbus.gov/Services/Trash-Recycling-Bulk-Collection/Yard-Waste-Collection or contact the 311 Service Center online at https://www.columbus.gov/311/, by email at 311@columbus.gov or at (614) 645-3111.

The Refuse Collection Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers, 2100 Alum Creek Dr. and 1550 Georgesville Rd., will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, May 26-27, but will be open normal hours Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for residents to drop off items acceptable for reuse or recycling. Learn more about using the Convenience Centers at https://new.columbus.gov/Services/Trash-Recycling-Bulk-Collection.

Residents may check their collection days and set collection schedule reminders on our website at https://new.columbus.gov/Services/Trash-Recycling-Bulk-Collection/Find-My-Collection-Day, or download the free PickUp CBUS app on the App Store or Google Play to get schedules and reminders on your smartphone.

Parking Kiosks and Meters: Parking at city kiosks and meters will not be enforced on Monday, May 26. Parking restriction signage at some meters will be enforced, including but not limited to morning and evening rush hours and zones marked for valets, taxis, loading, handicapped-only and residential parking permit areas.

Offices Closed: Department offices, including the Parking Violations Bureau and the Right-of-Way Permits Office, will be closed on Monday, May 26. Permits may be filed online at https://ca.columbus.gov/ca/.

 

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