Curbside trash, recycling, and bulk collection rules during holiday weeks in Columbus and the Greater Columbus Metro Area. Check whether your service day is delayed by 1 business day:
| Holiday | Date | Service Status | Route Impact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Color day rotates forward 1 day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Color day rotates forward 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Color day rotates forward 1 day |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Color day rotates forward 1 day |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Regular Service | Normal schedule |
| Labor Day | Sept 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Color day rotates forward 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Color day rotates forward 1 day |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Color day rotates forward 1 day |
Help neighbors verify whether their street is delayed by upcoming holidays so cans aren't left out on empty curbs:
Check address-specific pickup days, recycling week parity, and local transfer stations:
In Columbus, residential pickup generally slides forward by one business day when an observed municipal holiday falls on a weekday. Days earlier in the week prior to the holiday run on normal schedules.
Curbside solid waste, recycling, and bulk collection across Columbus is managed by City of Columbus, Bexley, Upper Arlington & Grandview and serviced primarily by City of Columbus Division of Refuse Collection & Rumpke.
Set containers at the curb or alley line no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before collection, and remove them by 6:00 AM the day following collection.
Columbus assigns neighborhoods a Color Day (Navy, Ruby, Gray, Pink, or Gold). Whenever a city holiday occurs on a weekday, the color schedule rotates forward by one business day for all residents citywide.
To schedule free Columbus 311 bulk trash pickup, submit a service request online at 311.columbus.gov or call (614) 645-3111 at least 48 hours in advance. The Columbus Division of Refuse Collection will assign your collection date aligned with your neighborhood Color Day code.
The Columbus 311 bulk trash schedule operates by appointment on your assigned Color Day. Collection occurs between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM on your confirmed service date. Items must be placed at the curb or alley collection line by 6:00 AM.
Columbus 311 permits up to five (5) bulky items per scheduled appointment. Eligible items include furniture, appliances, and tied yard waste bundles. City code strictly mandates that mattresses and box springs must be completely sealed in plastic bags.
Yes. Enter your street address on TrashReminders to instantly look up your Color Day rotation, next bi-weekly Rumpke blue cart recycling week, and set free SMS alerts before your 311 bulk pickup day.
Columbus 311 will not collect hazardous waste, automotive tires, liquid wet paint, propane tanks, or heavy masonry. Residents can dispose of hazardous household materials for free at the SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 645 E. 8th Avenue.
Post this helpful notice in your local Columbus Facebook group or Nextdoor feed before upcoming holiday weeks:
