City of Columbus Trash Collection Changes for Memorial Day, May 25

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For Immediate Release


May 20, 2026

Contact: Debbie Briner

614-645-6467

dsbriner@columbus.gov

City of Columbus Public Service Changes for Memorial Day

No City Trash Collection, Recycling or Yard Waste Pickup on Monday, May 25

Trash Collection:

City of Columbus trash collection service will not be provided on Monday, May 25, 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 25:                          NO COLLECTION

Tuesday, May 26:                         Gold

Wednesday, May 27:                    Gray

Thursday, May 28:                        Navy    

Friday, May 29:                             Pink

Monday, June 1                            Ruby

The color-coded trash collection schedule will rotate forward again on Juneteenth, Friday, 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://www.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 Monday, May 25, and Tuesday, May 26, and will reopen on Wednesday, May 27. Normal operating hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Residents may drop off acceptable items for reuse, recycling or proper disposal. Learn more at https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Trash-Recycling-Bulk-Collection.

Residents may check your collection days and set collection schedule reminders on our website at https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Trash-Recycling-Bulk-Collection/Find-My-Collection-Day. Or download the free PickUp CBUS app in 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 25. 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 Monday, May 25. Permits may be filed online at https://ca.columbus.gov/ca/.

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