Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Dublin
Ohio waste management services operate on weekly zone-based schedules. Exact pickup days vary based on your local municipality or private franchise hauler.
State Mandate
Ohio EPA regulations prohibit the disposal of whole scrap tires in standard landfills.
Resident-provided or leased from Rumpke Bin (Trash)
Containers provided by residents must weigh less than 50 pounds when full. Alternatively, residents can lease a cart from Rumpke. Carts must be stored out of public view when not on the curb for collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Sealed plastic or paper bags of refuse
- ✓Golf ball-sized rocks and concrete (in unreturned buckets)
Green/Varies (Resident-provided or leased) Bin (Recycling)
Place approved items loosely in the recycling bin. Use the Hefty ReNew Orange Bag program for flexible plastics and foam.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paper
- ✓Clear plastic carryout and berry containers
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Hefty ReNew Orange Bags (for hard-to-recycle plastics)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Disposable plastic party cups (e.g., Solo cups)
- ✕Loose plastic bags
- ✕K-cups
- ✕Textiles, hangers, and metal chains
- ✕Styrofoam (unless in a Hefty ReNew bag)
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is collected every Monday. Use biodegradable paper bags or a rigid container marked 'Yard Waste'. Max weight is 50 lbs per container/bag. Do not use plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Weeds
- ✓Garden plants
- ✓Twigs and small branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular scheduled pickup day.
Placement
Place bulky items at the curb along with your standard refuse by 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Wrapped upholstered furniture
- ✓ Sod, dirt, or sand in boxes or cans (under 50 lbs)
- ✓ General household bulky items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Unwrapped mattresses
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paint
- ✕ Freon-containing appliances (unless scheduled and fee paid)
A $65 fee applies for the disposal of appliances containing CFCs (like refrigerators). You must contact Rumpke at 800-828-8171 to schedule CFC appliance pickups.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on or before your normal collection day, your trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste is universally collected on Mondays in Dublin, a Monday holiday (like Memorial Day or Labor Day) will shift yard waste collection to Tuesday.
A holiday falling on a Saturday will not impact the regular Monday through Friday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Use Hefty ReNew Bags Correctly
Styrofoam, plastic cutlery, and flexible plastic bags ruin standard recycling batches. If you want to recycle these items in Dublin, they must be tightly tied inside a designated Hefty ReNew Orange Bag before going into your bin.
Wrap All Mattresses and Upholstery
To protect sanitation workers from bedbug exposure, Rumpke strictly enforces a rule requiring all mattresses, box springs, and upholstered furniture to be wrapped and sealed in plastic before curbside pickup.
Keep Tanglers Out of the Bin
Items like garden hoses, metal chains, cassette tapes, and clothing hang up the gears at the Rumpke Recycling Center. Never place these 'tanglers' into your curbside recycling container.
Seasonal Information
Fall
October to DecemberThe City of Dublin provides a free bi-weekly curbside leaf collection program throughout the fall. Rake your leaves closely to the curb, but avoid placing them directly in the street where they block storm drains.
Winter
December to JanuaryFollowing the holidays, live Christmas trees can be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Mondays for yard waste collection. Ensure trees are cut into segments under 4 feet and are completely free of lights, bags, and decorations.
Summer
June to AugustSummer storms often lead to a high volume of downed branches. While you can schedule a chipper service request via the GoDublin app, expect a slight delay (1 to 7 business days) during periods of high demand.
About Dublin Waste Management
Dublin's Weekly Refuse Collection and Bin Options
The City of Dublin partners with Rumpke Waste and Recycling for weekly residential trash pickup. Under this contract, residents have two container options: they can use their own trash cans (provided they weigh under 50 pounds when full) or they can lease a heavy-duty container directly from Rumpke for $3.25 per month. To maintain neighborhood aesthetics, all trash and recycling bins must be promptly removed after pickup and kept indoors or properly screened from street view.
Innovative Recycling with the Hefty ReNew Program
In addition to standard single-stream recycling, Dublin offers an innovative way to divert hard-to-recycle plastics from the landfill. Residents can purchase Hefty ReNew Orange Bags at local grocery stores, fill them with normally non-recyclable items like foam products, plastic cutlery, and candy wrappers, and simply drop the tied orange bag into their regular recycling cart. Standard recyclables like clear plastic clamshells, cardboard, and glass should still be placed loosely in the bin.
Year-Round Monday Yard Waste Collection
Landscaping and lawn maintenance are made easy in Dublin with year-round yard waste collection occurring every Monday. There is no need to call ahead for this service. Residents must place grass clippings, leaves, and weeds in biodegradable paper bags or a rigid container clearly marked for yard waste. Be sure to have your green waste at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, ensuring each bag or container weighs no more than 50 pounds.
Convenient Curbside Chipper Service
For larger branches and shrub trimmings that don't fit into yard waste bags, Dublin offers a dedicated Curbside Chipper Service. Residents can schedule this service online or via the GoDublin app. To ensure collection, branches must be placed with cut ends facing the street, and ideally, they should be at least 5 feet long for the machine to safely process them. The chipper accepts branches up to 12 inches in diameter but strictly prohibits vines, honeysuckle, or roots.
Handling Heavy Debris and Bulk Items
Disposing of heavy construction materials or appliances in Dublin requires specific preparation. For example, concrete and rocks must be broken down into golf ball-sized pieces and placed in buckets weighing under 50 pounds (note that Rumpke will not return the buckets). Upholstered furniture and mattresses must be tightly wrapped in plastic. Furthermore, appliances containing Freon or CFCs, like refrigerators and dehumidifiers, incur a $65 fee and require direct scheduling with Rumpke.
Drop-off Facilities
Dublin Composting Drop-Off (City of Dublin Service Center)
6555 Shier Rings Road, Dublin, OH 43016
Materials Accepted
Kurtz Bros. Yard Waste Drop-Off
6279 Houchard Road, Dublin, OH 43016
Materials Accepted
Election Sign Recycling Drop-Off (City Development Building)
5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dublin pick up yard waste year-round?
Yes. The City of Dublin collects yard waste every Monday throughout the entire year. Just place your biodegradable bags or designated yard waste containers at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Ensure branches are bundled under 4 feet and no single bag exceeds 50 pounds.
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator in Dublin?
Disposing of an appliance that contains Freon or CFCs (like a refrigerator, freezer, or dehumidifier) requires you to contact Rumpke directly at 800-828-8171. There is a $65 fee per appliance to ensure the CFCs are safely removed before disposal.
What is the Dublin Curbside Chipper Service?
Dublin offers a free curbside chipper service for large tree and shrub trimmings. Branches must be at least 5 feet long and up to 12 inches in diameter. You can schedule this service online or by calling 614-410-4780. Note that vines, roots, and honeysuckle are not accepted in the chipper.
Are there limits on how much trash I can throw away?
While there isn't a strict bag limit, there is a weight limit. Any resident-provided trash container or bag must weigh less than 50 pounds when full. Heavy materials like sod, dirt, or sand must also be placed in appropriate containers and adhere to this 50-pound weight restriction.