Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Reynoldsburg
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.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside refuse and recycling services are billed quarterly alongside your municipal water, sewer, and stormwater utility charges.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH), Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A 10% Senior Discount is available on quarterly refuse and domestic water rates for eligible residents.
Resident-provided cans/bags or rented 95-gallon cart Bin (Trash)
Place trash at the curb the evening before your designated service day (Wednesday or Thursday). No single bag or container may exceed 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓General solid waste
Blue Cart Bin (Recycling)
Do not bundle or bag recyclable materials; they must be placed loosely in the blue cart assigned to your home.
Accepted Items
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and chipboard (no plastic linings)
- ✓Aluminum and bi-metal beverage cans
- ✓Paper, plastic, and aluminum cups
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Standard plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Food residue
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires)
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Place in biodegradable brown paper bags or rigid containers clearly marked 'Yard Waste Only' (stickers available at City Hall). Limit 50 lbs per bundle/container. No plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Twigs and shrubbery
- ✓Branches (cut to 4 feet or shorter and bundled up to 2 feet wide)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular trash service day
Placement
Once scheduled, place your bulky household items at the curb the evening before your designated trash service day.
Accepted
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Carpet
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Large toys
- ✓ Flat-screen TVs over 32 inches (screens must be taped)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Liquid paints
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Soil and rocks
- ✕ CRT (tube) televisions
Bulk collection for standard household items is generally included, but items containing Freon may require special handling or a certified removal tag. Contact Local Waste Services to confirm.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on or before your scheduled collection day (Wednesday or Thursday), your trash, recycling, and yard waste services will be delayed by one day for that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular refuse, as it is collected on the same day by Local Waste Services.
Holidays falling on a weekend do not typically interrupt the Wednesday/Thursday collection routes.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
Late December - JanuaryFor holiday tree disposal, residents must remove all lights, ornaments, and decorations. The trunk and limbs must be cut down to 4 feet or shorter and tied into manageable bundles with string or twine before placing them at the curb.
Autumn
NovemberFollowing the fall elections, the City of Reynoldsburg typically hosts a specialized Election Yard Sign Recycling program to prevent non-recyclable corrugated plastics and wire stands from entering the standard recycling stream.
Autumn
October - NovemberDuring the fall season, Reynoldsburg encourages residents to participate in local Pumpkin Composting initiatives to divert heavy, organic pumpkin waste from local landfills.
Local Tips & Community Info
Curbside Garbage Collection Standards
For residents in Reynoldsburg, residential solid waste disposal is contracted through Local Waste Services (LWS). To guarantee that your household rubbish is collected, all items must be positioned at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your specific neighborhood collection day. Property owners have the option to supply their own personal garbage cans or plastic bags, provided that no single container exceeds a maximum weight of 50 pounds. For those seeking a more robust solution, LWS offers heavy-duty 95-gallon rolling wheeled carts available for a nominal monthly rental fee.
Recycling Cart Policies
Sustainability efforts in the community are supported by a weekly commingled recycling program. Each home is equipped with a specific recycling cart intended solely for approved materials. You are encouraged to deposit clean cardboard, newspaper, aluminum beverage cans, steel food cans, and standard plastic bottles directly into this container. It is imperative to keep these items loose. Bagging your recyclables in plastic grocery sacks is strictly prohibited, as the flexible plastic film severely damages the gears at the regional sorting facility and can result in your cart being left unemptied.
Disposing of Heavy Furnishings
Clearing out large household items such as outdated couches, wooden dressers, and dining tables does not require a special trip to the landfill. LWS collects these bulky items alongside your standard weekly garbage. However, there are mandatory sanitary precautions that must be followed. Any item containing upholstery or fabric, most notably mattresses and box springs, must be entirely sealed in protective plastic wrapping and taped securely before being placed outside. This protocol protects the collection crews from potential health hazards like bed bugs.
Yard Clipping Specifications
Maintaining your lawn generates organic waste that requires separate handling. Grass clippings, leaves, and pruned garden vines are picked up on your regular refuse day but must be segregated from the normal trash. Homeowners must utilize biodegradable kraft paper bags or dedicate a rigid container specifically for this purpose. If you opt for a rigid container, it needs to be clearly labeled as yard waste. Any thick branches or tree limbs must be cut to lengths of four feet or less, bundled tightly with string, and kept under the 50-pound weight threshold.
Holiday Schedule Interruptions
The routine collection calendar is subject to change during major national holidays. Local Waste Services observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When any of these recognized holidays falls on a Monday through Friday, all subsequent pickups for that particular week will be pushed back by exactly one day. For example, if Thanksgiving is on a Thursday, the Thursday route will be serviced on Friday, and the Friday route will shift to Saturday.
Handling Appliances with Refrigerants
Discarding white goods like refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners involves strict environmental compliance due to the presence of Freon. You cannot simply roll these appliances to the curb for standard bulk pickup. Residents must contact the LWS customer service department directly to arrange a specialized pickup. A separate disposal fee is typically required to cover the costs of safely extracting the hazardous refrigerants before the metal can be properly scrapped.
Drop-off Facilities
SWACO Franklin County Sanitary Landfill
3851 London Groveport Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Materials Accepted
Local Waste Services Headquarters
1300 S Columbus Airport Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight limit for personal trash cans in Reynoldsburg?
If you use your own garbage cans or bags, they must not weigh more than 50 pounds each when fully loaded.
Does Reynoldsburg provide a recycling bin?
Yes, residents are provided with a dedicated recycling cart for commingled materials like clean paper, plastics, and metals.
Can I throw away a couch on my regular trash day?
Yes, bulk items like couches are collected on your standard service day, but upholstered furniture and mattresses must be completely wrapped in plastic.