Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Grove City
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 bags/cans or rented LWS cart Bin (Trash)
Trash must be bagged or placed in containers. Each bag or container must weigh 50 pounds or less. Carts can be rented directly through Local Waste Services.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Small broken household items
Red (65-gallon cart) Bin (Recycling)
Materials must be placed loosely in the red bin without bagging. Keep the cart lid closed and place it at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Newspapers and office paper
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (food/beverage only)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Window glass and glass dishes
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Place in biodegradable brown paper bags or rigid containers clearly marked 'Yard Waste Only' (stickers available at City Hall). Brush must be tied with twine (no wire/plastic) into bundles max 4 ft long by 2 ft diameter. Limit 50 lbs per bag/bundle.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Bush and shrub cuttings
- ✓Tree limbs and vines
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on regular collection day
Placement
Place bulk items at the curb alongside your regular refuse bins by 7:00 a.m. on collection day. Mattresses and upholstered items MUST be wrapped in plastic.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Standard household furniture
- ✓ Non-Freon appliances
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires and large automobile parts
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Liquid paints and oil
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
Standard bulk collection is included. However, appliances containing Freon (like refrigerators or freezers) require contacting Local Waste Services in advance and paying a $100.00 disposal fee per item.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on or before your normal collection day (Monday through Friday), your service will be delayed by exactly one day for that week, with Friday routes collected on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste and recycling are collected concurrently with trash, they follow the exact same one-day holiday delay schedule.
If a holiday happens to fall on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no change to the scheduled Monday-Friday pickup routes.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Skip the Grocery Bags
Never use plastic grocery bags to hold your recyclables [1.3.1]. When plastic bags enter the SWACO recycling stream, they get tangled in the gears of the sorting machines, forcing the facility to halt operations to manually cut them out.
No Wire or Plastic in Yard Waste
When bundling tree limbs and brush, only use biodegradable twine or string. Using plastic straps or metal wire to tie your bundles will cause your yard waste to be rejected at the curb, as those materials cannot be safely composted.
Separate Your Glass Properly
While glass food and beverage jars are perfectly fine to recycle in your red cart, window glass, mirrors, and glass drinking dishes are strictly prohibited. The chemical makeup of these glass types is different and will contaminate standard glass recycling batches.
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October - NovemberDuring heavy leaf drops, remember that all leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper yard waste bags or designated rigid containers. Raking loose leaves into the street is not permitted for standard weekly collection.
Winter
December - FebruaryIf heavy Central Ohio snowstorms strike, collection routes may experience delays. Ensure your trash and red recycling carts are placed on a cleared area of your driveway or curb, and are not buried behind large snowplow drifts.
Year-Round
January - DecemberResidents looking to safely dispose of old electronics can utilize the year-round e-waste drop-off bin in the foyer of the Jackson Township Administration Building on Hoover Road, available weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Note that TVs and monitors are not accepted.
About Grove City Waste Management
Unified Weekly Collection in Grove City
In Grove City, Ohio, residential waste management is streamlined through a municipal contract with Local Waste Services. Single-family homes and residents of Jackson Township enjoy the convenience of having their solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste all collected on the exact same day each week. Residents must place their materials at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day, but no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the evening prior, to comply with City Ordinance 725.07(a).
Seniors Save on Quarterly Billing
Unlike cities that bundle trash collection into local taxes or municipal utility bills, Local Waste Services bills Grove City residents directly on a quarterly basis. To support older community members, the program offers a 10 percent discount for residents who are 62 years of age or older and acting as the head of the household. Eligible seniors simply need to provide a valid ID and proof of residency, such as a utility bill, to Local Waste Services to secure this reduced rate.
Recycling Right with the Red Cart
Every residential household in Grove City is equipped with a distinct 65-gallon red recycling cart. Following the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) guidelines, residents can co-mingle acceptable items like clean paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, and metal cans. It is absolutely essential to place these items loosely in the red cart—do not bundle them or bag them in plastic grocery bags, as the flexible plastic causes severe mechanical issues at local sorting facilities.
Managing Bulk and Freon Items
Handling large cleanouts or replacing furniture is simple, as bulk items are collected simultaneously with standard weekly trash. However, specific health and safety rules apply: all mattresses, box springs, and upholstered furniture must be tightly wrapped in plastic before being placed at the curb. For large appliances containing refrigerants, such as old refrigerators or freezers, residents must call Local Waste Services in advance to schedule a special pickup, which incurs a $100 disposal fee.
Drop-off Facilities
Jackson Township Administration Building (E-Waste Drop-off)
3756 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH 43123
Materials Accepted
SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Center
645 E. 8th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides trash collection in Grove City, and how do I pay?
Trash collection in Grove City and Jackson Township is provided exclusively by Local Waste Services [1.2.1]. You are billed quarterly directly from the company. To set up an account, you must call them at 614-409-9375 or register on their online customer service portal.
Is there a senior discount for waste services in Grove City?
Yes. If you are the head of the household and at least 62 years old, you can register for a 10 percent discount on your quarterly bill. You will need to provide valid identification showing your birth date and proof of residency, such as a utility bill, to Local Waste Services.
What are the rules for throwing away a mattress?
Local Waste Services will pick up mattresses and box springs on your regular weekly collection day. However, health and safety regulations mandate that all mattresses, box springs, and upholstered furniture be completely wrapped in plastic before being placed at the curb.
How do I properly dispose of branches and brush?
Tree limbs and branches must be tied into bundles no larger than 4 feet in length and 2 feet in diameter. Individual branches cannot exceed 2 inches in diameter. You must use twine or string to tie the bundles; plastic straps or metal wire are not permitted. Bundles must weigh under 50 pounds.