First Recycling Collection June 4th – Select Neighborhoods
RecyColumbus residential recycling collection starts Monday, June 4, for Phase One neighborhoods in the west, southwest and northwest part of Columbus. Eligible households are filling the blue recycling carts with aluminum and steel cans, plastic bottles, newspapers, cardboard and glass that now will be recycled rather than buried in the landfill.
The service is provided at no additional cost to Columbus city residents who live in a single family home or building of four attached units or less that is not part of a complex. Recycling collection will alternate with yard waste collection every other week. On collection day, residents can simply roll the cart to the same location as their trash container for pick up.
“Together, we can keep tons of recyclable items out of the waste stream and put them back into use,” said Erin Miller, City of Columbus Environmental Steward.
For a list of items that can be recycled and a printable collection schedule, visit http://www.RecycleColumbus.org.
Cart Delivery Begins Soon for Phase 2 Neighborhoods!
Neighborhoods in southern and southeastern Columbus will receive blue recycling carts from Wednesday, June 11 to Saturday, July 14. Recycling collection for these areas will start on Tuesday, July 31. Best news is no sorting is necessary. When you get the cart, start using it right away.
See Us on TV
Our first TV public service announcement airs on Monday, May 28, and will continue airing until Sunday, August 19. Watch for it on NBC 4, WSYX ABC 6, WTTE Fox 28, WBNS 10-TV, Time Warner Cable and WOW. View our public service announcement at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji9_1l-mOhE.
Want to Meet Mayor Michael B. Coleman and Win Some Swag?
You could win a new blue recycling cart stuffed with great prizes and personally delivered by Mayor Michael B. Coleman. Just enter the City of Columbus’ First Cart Contest at http://www.RecycleColumbus.org. One eligible household (single family home or building of four attached units or less that is not part of a complex) from each area of the city will win. First Cart prizes include gift certificates, compost kits and tickets to area attractions donated by our sponsors.
To enter the First Cart Contest and sign up for updates, go to http://publicservice.columbus.gov/FirstCartContest. Type in a valid name, address, phone number and email address. Double your chances of winning by liking the Columbus Department of Public Service Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPublicService. If you have already signed up for the RecyColumbus updates, but still want to enter the contest, email recycle@columbus.gov to enter.
Winners will be drawn at random from all of the eligible entries. You must be home to receive the prize. Media are invited. Contestants are limited to one submission per household. Entering will also automatically register you to receive periodic updates from RecyColumbus.
Have Questions About Recycling?
Schedule a Speaker
Invite a RecyColumbus ambassador to speak at your organization or club meeting. Our speaking ambassador superstars have been visiting community block watches, civic associations and commissions throughout the city to explain the ins and outs of the new service.
Simply fill out and submit the Speaker Request Form at http://publicservice.columbus.gov/content.aspx?id=49025. We will arrange a speaker and contact you with all the details.
Contact Us!
City of Columbus
Department of Public Service
109 North Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Office: (614) 645-3111
Email: 311@columbus.gov
Hours: 7 am – 6 pm
www.RecycleColumbus.org
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