Information about accepted items, collection schedule, and cart placement.
How To
Accepted items
Here's what goes in the blue cart:
- Paper and cardboard (please flatten)
- Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and cups (lids accepted, remove
straws)
- Glass bottles and jars (all colors accepted)
- Metal cans and cups (remove aerosol tips)
- Cartons (rinse and remove lids)
Here's what doesn't:
- Plastic bags, wrap, or film
- Batteries, propane takes, or other flammables
- Tanglers (hoses, wires, chains, clothing, or electronics)
- Plastic or foam (plates, food containers)
Tips:
No sorting required. Put all recyclables in the blue cart.
Lids, caps and labels can be kept on recyclable containers.
Do not place dirty recyclables, like un-rinsed jars, in the cart.
Collection schedule
To check your collection date, call 614-645-3111, or, look up your collection date here.
Cart placement
Recycling is collected in the same location your trash is collected. Containers must be placed within 1 foot of the curb or alley, with the arrow facing outward for collection, and at least 4 feet from trash or recycling carts, or any other obstructions; for alley collection place container at the alley behind your own property; Recycling must be placed out for collection by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. After
collection, containers must be removed and stored by 2:00 PM the day after
collection and cannot be placed out until 6:00 PM the day before collection. If your collection is missed or to report a damaged or stolen cart, contact the 311 Service Center.