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Department of Public Service
Solid Waste Collection
General The City of Worthington provides refuse, recycling, and yard waste collections to all single-family, two-family, and condominium residences within the City. Residents are not billed directly for this extensive service.
Currently, the City of Worthington has contracted collection services with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. Refuse is taken to the Franklin County Landfill which is operated by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). Due to the landfill's ban on yard waste, all yard waste is diverted to a composting facility and recycled into mulch. All recycling is taken to Rumpke's Material Recycling Facility (MRF) located in Columbus. For more information on solid waste in Franklin County, go to www.swaco.org.
Collection Day
Refuse, recycling and yard waste collections take place on Friday on a year-round basis. All items are to be placed at the curb or edge of the paved roadway no later than 6:00AM Friday. By City Ordinance, no items may be placed curbside before 6:00AM Thursday and empty containers must be removed by 6:00PM Saturday. RESIDENTS MUST HAVE SOLID WASTE AT THE CURB BY 6:00AM FRIDAY. Rumpke is not required to pick up any solid waste set at the curb late.
Holidays
Collections will be moved to Saturday following the Holiday during these weeks:
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day (December 25)
For all other holidays, collection will continue to occur on Friday unless otherwise noted by newspaper or post card.
Service Problems
If you experience any problems with your refuse, recycling, or yard waste service, please contact the Worthington Department of Public Service at 431-2425. Missed collections may also be reported to Rumpke on Saturday 8:00AM to Noon at 1-800-828-8171.
Sharps Containers
Residents using hypodermic needles or syringes for medical purposes must place these items in a "Sharps Container" for disposal. Stop in or call the City to request a free container. When full, place the Sharps container next to or on top of the regular trash container so it is clearly visible to the refuse haulers. Additional containers may be obtained at the Service Department at no charge.
Damaged Containers
If a container is damaged through the fault of Rumpke, please report the incident to the Service Department. Rumpke will reimburse the purchase of a new container. Damaged recycling bins may be exchanged for new bins at the Service Department at no additional fee.
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Trash
Authorized Containers
Authorized containers for refuse include:
- Sealed plastic or paper bags
- Metal/plastic cans with two handles and a tightly fitted lid.
Containers may not exceed 35 gallons and all bags and cans must weigh less than 50lbs. Rumpke may refuse to accept all unauthorized containers, such as cardboard boxes, if not serviceable.
Disposal Guidelines
All refuse is to be properly wrapped before being placed in an authorized refuse container to allow for greater collection efficiency and to reduce littering. Animal waste must be wrapped in moisture-proof material and be undetectable by odor.
Quantity of Refuse
Residents may set out an unlimited quantity of refuse at the curb; however, all refuse must be placed in an authorized container. To facilitate pick-up, please alert the City in advance if setting out a bulk item
Furniture/Appliances
Sofas, stoves, hot water heaters, tables, mattresses, washers/dryers, etc. will be collected. Carpet must be rolled and less than 5ft. in length and 1 foot in diameter.
CFC Appliances, Tires, Motor Oil & Car Batteries
The following are disposal options for those items that may not be collected during the weekly collection nor the Household Hazardous Waste Events.
CFC Appliances - Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers.
- Rumpke will not pick up CFC aplliances.
- Other area organizations have pick-up and/or drop-off services. Call the Service Department at 431-2425 for more information.
Motor Oil & Car Batteries - May be dropped off at the Service Department daily. Motor oil may not be mixed with other material and must be in a leak-proof container and labeled. Please set it outside the gate, at the north end of the building, in the designated location.
Tires - May be dropped off at the following locations:
- NTB at 4800 Sinclair Rd. (433-1303) and 6700 Schrock Rd (846-8001) for a fee of $2.00 per tire.
- Liberty Tire Service at 3041 Jackson Pike (871-8097) for a fee of $1.00 without rim and $1.50 with rim. Trucks, semis, and tractors have separate fees.
Construction Material
Lumber, fencing, bricks, broken concrete, etc. will be collected. Place in container for easy handling. If too large or heavy for container, please stack neatly at the curb. Individual items and containers each need to weigh less than 50 lbs. and be less than 5 ft. in length. To facilitate pick-up, please notify the City in advance.
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Recycling
Recycling is provided at no additional charge to residents who receive the City's solid waste collection service. Initially, residents may receive two bins - one with a lid and one without a lid - free of charge. Bins are available at the Service Department. Additional bins may be purchased for $5.00. All recyclable materials may be placed in the same bin.
 Items that May Be Recycled
- Clear, brown, and green glass
- Aluminum/Bi-metal beverage cans
- Clean aluminum foil and pie pans
- Plastics # 1 thru #7
- Tin and Steel food cans
- Juice boxes- not including the straw
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogues
- Phone books, Junk mail & envelopes
- Corrugated cardboard - 2 ft. by 3 ft.
- Office, school, fax papers
- Chipboard - detergent boxes & dry packaged food boxes (crackers, cereal, cake mix, etc.) Remove all plastic linings.
All cardboard larger than 2 ft. by 3 ft. will be collected by the trash driver.
Non-recyclable Items
- Styrofoam, ribbon, diapers
- Wrapping paper, fast food wrappers
- Paper towels, napkins, tissues
- Pizza boxes (due to food particles)
- Wax coated frozen food boxes
- Windows, mirrors, pots, pans
Additional Recycling Information
- Place extra recyclables in paper bags.
- Rinse containers and remove lids.
- Write your address on your bin.
- All containers must weigh less than 50 lbs. each.
- All containers must be clearly labeled for recycling.
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Yard Waste
Yard waste is required to be completely separated from trash since it is not allowed in the landfill. Yard waste includes grass clippings, branches, sticks, leaves, logs, and plant material. Soil, vegetables/food, rocks and pebbles, and treated wood should be placed in the trash.
Disposal Requirements
 Yard waste may be placed at the curb in the following methods:
- Paper yard waste bags (purchased at lawn/garden stores)
- Permanent containers with two handles
- Bundled with string or twine no longer than 5 ft. in length and no larger than 2ft. in diameter.
No plastic bags of any type may be used, including mulch bags. All yard waste, in bags, containers, and/or bundles, must be less than 5 ft in length and less than 50 lbs. Rumpke will not accept ANY loose yard waste. Fireplace logs, stumps, and root balls must be less than 3 ft. in length and 10 inches in diameter.
Labeling Guidelines
Residents that use their own container for yard waste must place a "Yard Waste Only" decal on the upper portion of the container. The decal must face the street so it is visible to the yard waste driver. Decals are available at the Service Department free of charge. Do not place decals on paper yard waste bags.
Yard Waste Drop-off
 The Service Department offers a free yard waste drop-off for all Worthington residents. Residents may drop off their yard waste weekdays 8:00AM to 4:00PM and the last Saturday of each month (March to October) between 12PM and 3PM. There are no quantity, size, nor bundling restrictions. Weekdays, please stop in the main office for access to the site. Saturdays, please enter the gate at the north end of the Service Building. Residents must show proof of residency.
This drop-off is for residential use ONLY. Residents hiring private contractors to perform work on large tree removals should contact the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) at 871-5100 for information about other "free" drop-off locations that can better accommodate larger quantities of yard waste.
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Household Hazardous Waste
HHW are not collected during the weekly solid waste collection since they are dangerous to people, animals and the environment.
Collection Drives
To encourage the proper disposal of household hazardous waste, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) offers free collection drives in various municipalities. These events are open to all Franklin County residents and typically operate on weekends between April to September. Click here for the 2008 collection schedule. Trash, medical wastes, and materials from businesses/schools are not accepted. For more information, please contact the Service Department at 431-2425 or SWACO at 871-5100.
Typical Household Hazardous Items
- Paints, stains, polishes, thinners, waxes
- Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides
- Spot removers, adhesives, pool chemicals
- Gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, propane cylinders under 20 lbs.
- Turpentine, mercury, antifreeze, cyanides.
- Household cleaners, driveway sealers
- Batteries - Nickel Cadmium (NiCd and D006), Mercuric oxide, (D009), Silver oxide (D011) and Lithium batteries greater than 9 volts (D003) Car batteries will not be collected. Batteries can be dropped off at our service department at 380 Highland Ave., or at participating auto parts stores.
HHW Disposal Hints
Latex paint - if completely hardened (no liquid) then may be put in regular trash. To harden, add liquid absorbing material such as cat litter. Leave the lid off the can so the refuse hauler can see there is no liquid.
Regular household batteries - any batteries not listed above may be put in regular trash.
Storage and Packaging for Disposal
To store and package hazardous waste for disposal, be sure to store material in the original container that does not leak, label contents clearly, do not mix different or unknown materials, and pack securely in sturdy box when transporting.
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Christmas Tree Collection
Service Department crews collect Christmas trees for composting at the end of the holiday season. City crews pick-up trees placed curbside throughout the City during 2 days in early January. All trees should be placed at the curb by 6:00AM. All decorations, including tinsel, must be removed before setting to the curb.
Residents may also dispose of Christmas trees and other live greenery by setting them out for the year-round Friday Yard Waste Collections or by bringing them to the Service Department (380 Highland Ave. Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM). Since all trash must be separated from yard waste, all decorations (including tinsel) must be removed before setting to the curb. For more information, call the Service Department at 431-2425.
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