Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Westerville
Trash Day
Every Tuesday
Recycling
Every Tuesday
Yard Waste
Every Monday
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential refuse service is billed at a flat rate each month and bundled alongside electric, water, and sewer utilities on your city billing statement.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (EFT), Phone, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior residents age 60 and older can apply for a monthly discount on their refuse collection charge by providing proof of age to the Utility Billing Department.
Resident-provided cans (max 35 gallons) or heavy-duty plastic bags Bin (Trash)
Trash must be placed in watertight cans with two handles and a lid, weighing less than 50 lbs. No limit on the number of containers allowed per household.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household refuse
- ✓Drained food containers
- ✓Cold fireplace ashes
- ✓Securely wrapped broken glass
- ✓Animal waste (must be double-bagged or securely wrapped)
Blue Cart (City-provided) Bin (Recycling)
Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Items must be tossed loosely into the city-issued blue recycling cart. Additional carts are available upon request.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food residue
- ✕Hazardous materials
Yard Waste Bin
Use biodegradable paper bags or unlined trash cans. Branches must be cut to 4-foot lengths and bound with biodegradable twine. Collected on Mondays.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and twigs
- ✓Small shrubs (root ball removed)
- ✓Branches (up to 2 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your standard Tuesday trash day
Placement
Stack items neatly at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Ensure all mattresses and upholstered items are individually wrapped in plastic and taped securely.
Accepted
- ✓ Standard household furniture
- ✓ Stoves and washers
- ✓ Upholstered furniture (must be plastic wrapped)
- ✓ Mattresses (must be plastic wrapped)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Refrigerators and freezers (items containing Freon)
- ✕ Air conditioners
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
Bulk collection for approved items is included in your standard municipal service. Freon appliances must be disposed of via outside private vendors at your own expense.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday, collections are delayed by one day. For a Monday holiday, yard waste moves to Tuesday, and trash/recycling moves to Wednesday.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste is collected on Mondays, any Monday holiday will strictly shift yard waste collection to Tuesday.
Holidays falling later in the week (like Thanksgiving) do not impact Westerville's Monday/Tuesday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter (Post-Holiday)
JanuaryChristmas trees are collected at the curb on regular Monday yard waste days. Trees must be cut into 4-foot lengths, completely stripped of decorations and stands, and wrapped with string to compress the branches. Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
Autumn
October - NovemberDuring peak leaf collection season, remember that yard waste must still be placed in biodegradable paper bags or unlined cans. Do not sweep leaves into the street or gutters, as this clogs municipal storm drains.
Winter Weather
December - FebruaryDuring severe winter weather or heavy snowfall, Rumpke service routes may be delayed. Check the City of Westerville website for official weather updates. Ensure your bins are accessible and not buried behind snowbanks.
Local Tips & Community Info
Westerville's Standard Refuse Schedule
To streamline operations and keep neighborhoods looking pristine, the City of Westerville implements a uniform collection schedule for all its residents. Rather than splitting the city into various zones, everyone follows the exact same timeline. Household trash and curbside recycling are picked up citywide every Tuesday. Meanwhile, yard waste removal is handled separately on Mondays, providing a highly organized system that helps keep streets clear of collection vehicles for the remainder of the week.
Preparation and Curbside Placement
Knowing when and how to position your garbage will prevent missed pickups and potential code violations. Residents are permitted to place their refuse at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the evening before their scheduled collection. Conversely, everything must be out by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of service. Any empty containers must be promptly retrieved and brought back up to the house by the following morning. Locals can use durable plastic bags or traditional watertight metal and plastic cans, provided they do not exceed a 35-gallon capacity or weigh more than 50 pounds.
Blue Cart Recycling Guidelines
Westerville makes participating in its green initiatives incredibly easy. The municipality provides every single household with one blue rolling recycling cart completely free of charge. You should place loose, unbagged recyclables directly into this container. Acceptable items encompass clean paper, broken-down cardboard, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles. If your household consistently generates more recyclables than a single bin can hold, you can easily request a complimentary second cart by reaching out to the Public Service Department.
Monday Yard Waste Services
Because landscaping debris is collected on Mondays, residents have the entire weekend to tackle their lawn chores. All organic materials, such as grass clippings and leaves, must go into biodegradable paper lawn bags or unlined, clearly marked trash cans. If you are trimming trees, any branches up to two inches thick must be cut into manageable four-foot lengths and securely bundled using biodegradable twine or string. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited for yard waste and will be left at the curb.
Disposing of Furniture and Large Items
Getting rid of oversized junk in Westerville does not require a special trip to the landfill. Most bulky items, including old couches and kitchen tables, can simply be stacked neatly next to your regular Tuesday trash. However, there are strict sanitation rules regarding upholstered pieces. Any mattress, box spring, or fabric-covered furniture must be completely wrapped in plastic and taped tightly shut before the haulers will touch it. Please note that appliances containing refrigerants, like air conditioners and freezers, cannot be legally collected at the curb.
Holiday Collection Adjustments
The standard Monday and Tuesday pickup routine is only interrupted when a recognized holiday falls early in the week. If a major holiday occurs on a Monday, yard waste will be pushed to Tuesday, and normal trash and recycling will shift to Wednesday. Similarly, a Tuesday holiday means garbage service is delayed until Wednesday. If the holiday lands later in the week, your standard pickup days remain completely unaffected.
Drop-off Facilities
SWACO (Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio) HHW Facility
645 E. 8th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
Materials Accepted
Westerville Public Service Department
350 Park Meadow Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What day does trash and recycling get picked up in Westerville?
All normal household refuse and recycling are collected simultaneously every Tuesday across the entire city.
Can I put large items out with my regular garbage?
Yes, large items like furniture can be set out on Tuesday. However, all mattresses and upholstered furniture must be completely wrapped and sealed in plastic beforehand.
What are the rules for trash containers in Westerville?
Trash cans cannot exceed 35 gallons in capacity and must weigh less than 50 pounds when full. However, there is no limit to the number of compliant containers you can set out.