Gahanna, Ohio Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule

Residents of Gahanna, Ohio should be aware of trash and recycling collection schedule changes around major holidays. The city provides garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection services through a contract with Local Waste Services.

Overview of Trash and Recycling Collection in Gahanna

• Trash, recycling, and yard waste are collected once per week on either Monday or Tuesday depending on your address.

• The city is split into two collection zones by Route 62/Johnstown Road and Big Walnut Creek.

  • Addresses west of Route 62 and Big Walnut Creek receive Monday collection.

  • Addresses east of Route 62 and Big Walnut Creek receive Tuesday collection.

• Standard collection times are from 7am to 7pm.

• Each household receives one 95-gallon trash cart from the city. Additional carts can be rented for $3.50 per month.

• Recycling carts are provided by the city. Additional carts can be rented for $3.50 per month.

• There are no limits on trash or yard waste amounts, but each bag/container cannot exceed 50 pounds.

• Bulk items, like furniture and mattresses, are collected on your regular collection day.

Holiday Schedule Changes

The Gahanna trash and recycling schedule is impacted by these major holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

If the holiday falls on or before your normal collection day, pickup will be delayed by one day that week only.

For example, if you receive Monday collection and the holiday is on Monday, your trash will be picked up on Tuesday.

If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the collection schedule is NOT impacted.

See the current year’s holiday collection schedule on the Local Waste Services website.

Here are the impacted collection days for major holidays in 2023:

• New Year’s Day (Sunday, Jan 1) – No delay
• Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) – Delayed to Tuesday for Monday customers
• Independence Day (Tuesday, Jul 4) – Delayed to Wednesday for Tuesday customers
• Labor Day (Monday, Sep 4) – Delayed to Tuesday for Monday customers
• Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov 23) – No delay
• Christmas Day (Monday, Dec 25) – Delayed to Tuesday for Monday customers

If you forget to set out your trash before the delayed pickup, you’ll need to wait until the following week’s collection.

Setting Out Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste

Follow these guidelines when placing waste at the curb for collection:

• Have all materials at the curb by 7am on your collection day. Do not place items out earlier than 5pm the evening before.

• Trash must be bagged or in containers not exceeding 50 pounds each.

• Recyclables should be loose in the cart, not bagged.

• Yard waste must be in biodegradable paper bags, marked containers, or bundled brush (branches under 2″ diameter and under 4′ long).

• Keep trash and yard waste materials separate from recycling.

• Report any missed pickups within 24 hours.

See the city’s full collection guidelines for more details.

Unacceptable Materials

Some items cannot be collected with your regular household trash. These include:

• Appliances containing freon (like refrigerators and air conditioners)
• Tires
• Lead-acid batteries (car batteries)
• Liquid waste like used oil or paint
• Hazardous waste like chemicals, propane tanks, and batteries
• Loose needles

See the Local Waste website for proper disposal options for unacceptable materials.

The city also offers special Household Hazardous Waste Collection events periodically.

Missed Pickups

If your trash, recycling, or yard waste is not collected on your scheduled day, you must report the missed pickup within 24 hours by contacting:

Local Waste Services
614-409-9375

Leave your name, address, and the materials that were not collected. The hauler will return within 24 hours for pickup.

Contact Information

Contact the city or waste hauler if you have questions about trash and recycling services in Gahanna:

City of Gahanna Utility Billing Division – For service issues, to rent carts, or request seniors discount.

• 200 S Hamilton Rd
• 614-342-4440
• Website

Local Waste Services – For reporting missed pickups, unacceptable items, or service changes.

• 614-409-9375
• Website

More Recycling and Waste Resources

• SWACO – Recycling education, household hazardous waste disposal, composting, and more for Franklin County, Ohio.
• Recycle Right – Guides on properly preparing recyclables to reduce contamination.
• Franklin County Sanitary Landfill – County landfill facility information and waste acceptance policies.

Following Gahanna’s collection schedule, properly separating materials, and taking advantage of special waste disposal services will ensure your household trash is removed in a timely manner. Check the city website or contact Local Waste Services if you have any other questions on trash and recycling collection in your neighborhood.