Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Hilliard
Trash Day
Every Tuesday
Recycling
Every Tuesday
Yard Waste
Every Tuesday (collected from March 1 through mid-January)
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste services are billed quarterly through Local Waste Services, and municipal stormwater fees are conveniently bundled onto the statement.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A 10% senior discount is available for residents aged 60 and older, an additional discount is offered when paying a full year in advance, and a 50% hardship discount is available for qualifying low-income homeowners.
Green Bin (65-gallon standard) Bin (Trash)
Place your green bin at the curb between 5:00 p.m. on Monday and 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Ensure the lid is closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Winter yard waste (merged from Dec 1 - Feb 28)
Blue Bin (65-gallon standard, 95-gallon available upon request) Bin (Recycling)
Place items loosely in the blue bin without bagging them. Keep all recyclables clean and dry.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard (flattened)
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam (take to the densifier drop-off instead)
- ✕Food residue
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
Yard Waste Bin
From March 1 to November 30, place in biodegradable brown bags or rigid containers marked 'Yard Waste'. Brush must be tied in bundles max 4 ft by 2 ft.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves and grass clippings
- ✓Shrubs and weeds
- ✓Twigs and branches (under 4 inches in diameter)
- ✓Bare Christmas trees
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your standard Tuesday trash day
Placement
Set bulk items out between 5:00 p.m. Monday and 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. Place them near your regular green bin but leave enough space for the automated truck arm to operate.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Carpeting (cut to manageable lengths, rolled and tied)
- ✓ Large household goods
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous materials and chemicals
- ✕ Large tree logs (over 10 inches in diameter)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon (unless properly tagged)
Standard residential bulk pickup is included in the quarterly Local Waste Services billing rate. Extremely large cleanouts may require renting a temporary roll-off dumpster.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Because all city collections occur on Tuesdays, your service will only be delayed (moved to Wednesday) if a recognized holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is picked up concurrently with standard trash and follows the exact same holiday delay protocols.
If a holiday falls on a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or the weekend (e.g., Thanksgiving or often Christmas), Hilliard's Tuesday service route is entirely unaffected and will occur on schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - FebruaryDuring the off-season, dedicated yard waste trucks do not run. Any minimal yard debris generated from December 1 through the end of February can be merged directly into your regular solid waste bin.
Spring/Summer
April - SeptemberThe city's on-demand Monday Chipper Service is active during these months. It is designed specifically for large limbs and storm damage that exceed the size limits of the Tuesday yard waste collection.
Winter (Post-Holiday)
JanuaryLive Christmas trees are accepted during regular Tuesday collections. You must remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and the tree stand. Never place the tree inside a plastic bag.
Local Tips & Community Info
Comprehensive Waste Collection in Hilliard
The City of Hilliard contracts exclusively with Local Waste Services to provide dependable garbage, recycling, and yard waste removal for all single-family residences. Instead of neighborhoods dealing with multiple noisy trucks throughout the week, the entire community follows a unified schedule. Residents receive quarterly invoices directly from Local Waste Services, which cover all weekly disposal activities in one predictable bill.
Weekly Schedule and Container Placement
All standard residential collections occur uniformly on Tuesdays. To guarantee your bins are emptied, place your city-issued 65-gallon green trash cart and blue recycling container at the curb between 5:00 p.m. on Monday and 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday. If a recognized municipal holiday lands on a Monday or Tuesday, your pickup will simply shift to Wednesday. Always ensure your bins are facing the street and are not blocking sidewalks, mailboxes, or fire hydrants.
Maximizing the Blue Recycling Cart
Hilliard partners closely with SWACO's "Recycle Right" initiative to keep the local waste stream clean. Use your blue wheeled cart for flattened cardboard, office paper, glass bottles, metal cans, and plastic jugs. Please do not bag your recyclables; leave them loose so the sorting facility can process them safely and efficiently. If your household generates excessive recyclable material, you can request an upgrade to a massive 95-gallon cart by calling the provider.
Seasonal Yard Waste Operations
Keeping your property pristine is easy with weekly curbside yard waste pickup, which runs concurrently with your regular trash day from April 1st through mid-January. Grass clippings, leaves, and twigs should be placed in biodegradable paper bags or clearly marked rigid containers. Plastic bags are never accepted for yard debris, and any branches must be cut down and tied into manageable bundles.
Disposing of Furniture and Mattresses
You do not need to wait for a special neighborhood cleanup day to discard bulky household goods. Heavy items like couches, end tables, and carpeting are accepted alongside your weekly garbage. However, strictly enforced health regulations dictate that all upholstered items—especially mattresses and box springs—must be entirely wrapped and sealed in plastic before they are left at the curb for the safety of the collection crews.
Senior and Hardship Discounts
Hilliard prioritizes affordability for its vulnerable populations. Homeowners who are 60 years of age or older automatically qualify for a reduced quarterly rate once they apply through Local Waste Services. There is also a hardship discount available for residents receiving low-income assistance, though this specific program requires an annual renewal application before December 15th to remain active for the subsequent calendar year.
Drop-off Facilities
Hilliard Styrofoam Recycling Drop-Off
3770 Municipal Way, Hilliard, OH 43026 (Operations Dept. Parking Lot)
Materials Accepted
SWACO Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center
645 E. 8th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is trash picked up in Hilliard, OH?
Trash, recycling, and yard waste are all collected on Tuesdays by Local Waste Services. Bins must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m.
How do I dispose of an old mattress in Hilliard?
You can set mattresses out on your normal Tuesday collection day, but they must be completely wrapped in plastic before being placed at the curb.
Does Hilliard offer a senior discount for trash service?
Yes. Residents who are 60 years old or older can contact Local Waste Services at 614-409-9375 to apply for a discounted quarterly rate.