Gahanna trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Local Waste Services city contract — weekly Mon or Tue by zone (east/west split US-62/Johnstown Rd north of Granville; Big Walnut Creek south). Verified 2026-10-15 · gahanna.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 5:00 p.m. evening before through 6:00 a.m. collection day; trucks may start 7:00 a.m. (city FAQ). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Same day as trash/yard; city 95-gal recycling cart — damage/extra Utility Billing. SWACO Recycle Right accepted items. Verified 2026-10-15 · gahanna.gov |
| Bulk | Furniture, carpet (rolled/tied, 4-ft lengths), mattresses/box springs wrapped in plastic — curbside with regular trash day. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Local Waste Services Ltd. (City of Gahanna contract). |
| Contacts | Utility Billing **614-342-4440**; LWS opt-out **614-409-9375**. Verified 2026-10-15 · gahanna.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
5:00 p.m. evening before through 6:00 a.m. collection day; trucks may start 7:00 a.m. (city FAQ).
Where
Curb on assigned Mon/Tue; label cart bottom with address.
Limits
50 lb/bag or container; senior trash discount age 60+ head of household at City Hall ID.
Not allowed
Freon appliances, car batteries, liquids, tires, yard waste in trash cart; household hazardous waste → SWACO 645 E 8th Ave Columbus.
Bags
Trash bagged or in LWS cart.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · gahanna.gov
Holidays
Holiday on/before collection day → +1 day that week only — Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas, New Year’s 1-day delay; Independence Day.
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Full details for Gahanna: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Local Waste Services city contract — weekly Mon or Tue by zone (east/west split US-62/Johnstown Rd north of Granville; Big Walnut Creek south). 95-gal LWS cart provided (opt-out 614-409-9375). Bags/cans <50 lb; trash in bags or approved containers inside cart policy.
- Recycling
- Same day as trash/yard; city 95-gal recycling cart — damage/extra 614-342-4440 Utility Billing. SWACO Recycle Right accepted items.
- Bulk pickup
- Furniture, carpet (rolled/tied, 4-ft lengths), mattresses/box springs wrapped in plastic — curbside with regular trash day.
- Curbside: when
- 5:00 p.m. evening before through 6:00 a.m. collection day; trucks may start 7:00 a.m. (city FAQ).
- Curbside: where
- Curb on assigned Mon/Tue; label cart bottom with address.
- Curbside: limits
- 50 lb/bag or container; senior trash discount age 60+ head of household at City Hall ID.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste same day — branches ≤4 in dia, ≤4 ft, bundled ≤2 ft dia; biodegradable bags or rigid “yard waste only” containers (50 lb max); no plastic bags.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Freon appliances, car batteries, liquids, tires, yard waste in trash cart; household hazardous waste → SWACO 645 E 8th Ave Columbus.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bagged or in LWS cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not yet confirmed
- Holidays
Holiday on/before collection day → +1 day that week only — Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas, New Year’s 1-day delay; Independence Day delays Tuesday route only; Thanksgiving no delay (city holiday list).
- Hauler
- Local Waste Services Ltd. (City of Gahanna contract)
- Contacts
- Utility Billing **614-342-4440**; LWS opt-out **614-409-9375**
- Find your day
- Gahanna waste collection / LWS zones
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: gahanna.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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