City of Worthington

local waste services

Collection Day
FRIDAY
Materials out by
6:00AM

Service Guidelines

  • Please place materials in bags or containers – not to exceed 50 lbs.
  • Bulk items will be collected at the same time as all other materials – contact our office for additional guidelines.
  • Any upholstered items (including mattresses and box springs) must be wrapped in plastic.
  • Brush must be tied in bundles not exceeding 4ft. x 2ft. with branches 2in. or less in diameter.
  • Please have yard waste in biodegradable brown paper bags or in containers that are clearly marked  ‘Yard Waste Only’ - stickers are available at the municipal building.  
  • Place yard waste a few feet away from other materials to identify easier, as it will be collected  separately on the same day.
  • Missed materials must be reported within 24-hours of the normal pickup day.
  • Please contact our office for collection of Freon based appliances ($100.00 disposal fee per item).

Uncollectible Items

  • Tires  
  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Lead Acid Batteries  
  • Liquid Paints / Oil
  • Masonry, concrete, bricks, stones, etc.
  • Large Automobile Parts
  • Move In/Out & Large Bulk Items
  • Construction Debris
  • Judicial Set Outs

Holiday Schedule

Holiday
2025
2026
New Year’s Day
Wednesday - 01/01/25
Thursday - 01/01/26
Memorial Day
Monday - 05/27/25
Monday - 05/25/26
Independence Day
Friday - 07/04/25
Saturday - 07/04/26
Labor Day
Monday - 09/01/25
Monday - 09/07/26
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday - 11/27/25
Thursday - 11/26/26
Christmas Day
Thursday - 12/25/25
Friday - 12/25/26
If a holiday falls on or before your collection day, service is delayed one day, that week only. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday there will be NO change in your scheduled pick up day

Recycling

  • 65-gallon recycle cart included in the program at no charge.
  • All recyclable materials are collected weekly with no additional fees.
  • Do not bundle or bag materials – place loosely in bins.
  • Plastic grocery bags are NOT accepted – please return to grocery store.
  • Window glass and glass dishes are NOT recyclable.

optional containers for rent

  • 35, 65, or 95-gallon carts available for rent at $3.50 per mo. billed annually ($42.00/year).  

Payment Terms

office times

Monday - Friday
08:00 A.M. - 05:00 P.M.

office location

1300 S. Columbus Airport Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43207

email

info@localwasteservices.com

Phone

614-409-9375