Westerville Trash Schedule 2026 (Holidays, Recycling & Bulk Pickup)
Managing household waste properly is an important part of keeping the community clean and organized. The City of Westerville provides weekly trash recycling yard waste and bulk item collection for residential properties. This guide explains the complete Westerville trash schedule for 2026 including pickup days preparation rules bulk items and holiday adjustments all in one place.
All information in this guide is based on official City of Westerville Public Service resources for 2026.
Solid Trash Schedule 2026
Weekly Trash Pickup
Solid trash in Westerville is collected once per week every Tuesday in 2026. There is no limit on the number of trash containers or bags that may be placed at the curb as long as they meet weight and safety requirements.
Trash must be placed in sturdy containers or durable plastic bags. Each container or bag should not exceed fifty pounds in weight.
What Goes in Solid Trash
Solid trash includes normal household waste such as food waste packaging broken household items and other non recyclable materials that fit in standard containers.
Items that are not accepted in regular trash collection include hazardous materials large construction debris automotive parts tires and certain appliances that contain refrigerants. These materials must be handled through approved disposal programs.
Residents are encouraged to review unacceptable item guidelines to avoid missed collection.
Recycling Schedule 2026
Weekly Recycling Pickup
Recycling in Westerville is collected every Tuesday along with regular trash service. Recycling must be placed in the city issued blue recycling cart.
Recyclables should be loose in the cart and should never be placed in plastic bags.
Accepted Recycling Materials
Common recyclable materials include paper cardboard plastic bottles and containers metal cans and glass containers. All items should be empty and reasonably clean before being placed in the cart.
Items that should not be placed in recycling carts include plastic bags Styrofoam hoses hangers food waste and contaminated materials.
Residents who need additional recycling capacity may request an extra cart through the Public Service Department.
More recycling information is available through the city recycling resources
https://www.westerville.org/services/public-service/trash-recycling
Bulk Trash Schedule 2026
Bulk Item Collection
Westerville allows residents to set out bulk household items on their regular Tuesday trash collection day. Bulk items are large items that do not fit inside standard trash containers.
Common bulk items include furniture mattresses box springs large toys and household appliances that meet preparation rules.
Bulk pickup is included with residential trash service and does not require a separate appointment for typical household items.
Bulk Item Preparation Rules
To ensure collection bulk items must be placed neatly at the curb and must not block sidewalks or roadways.
Mattresses box springs and upholstered furniture must be fully wrapped in plastic and sealed with tape. Carpets must be cut into manageable sections and securely tied.
Appliances that contain refrigerants such as refrigerators or air conditioners require special handling and may need certification before collection.
Residents with unusually large quantities of bulk items should spread items over multiple weeks.
Official bulk item guidelines can be found here
https://www.westerville.org/services/public-service/trash-recycling/bulk-items
Yard Waste Collection 2026
Yard waste collection occurs every Monday throughout the active yard waste season. Yard waste includes leaves grass clippings small branches and garden debris.
Yard waste must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or in rigid containers clearly marked for yard waste. Plastic bags are not accepted.
Branches should be cut to manageable lengths and bundled securely.
Holiday Trash Schedule 2026
Some holidays affect the normal collection schedule in Westerville. Only holidays that fall on a Monday or Tuesday cause changes to yard waste or trash and recycling pickup.
When a Monday holiday occurs yard waste collection moves to Tuesday and trash and recycling move to Wednesday for that week only.
In 2026 the holidays that impact collection schedules include Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Most other federal holidays do not affect collection services and follow the regular schedule.
Residents should always check the official holiday calendar each year to confirm changes.
The official Westerville holiday collection schedule is available here
https://www.westerville.org/services/public-service/trash-recycling/holiday-collection-schedule
Important Collection Tips for Residents
Place all containers at the curb by seven in the morning
Do not block sidewalks driveways or mailboxes
Keep container lids closed
Remove containers from the curb promptly after collection
Prepare bulk and yard waste according to city rules
If trash recycling or yard waste is missed residents should contact the Westerville Public Service Department the next business day for assistance.
Conclusion
The Westerville trash schedule for 2026 is designed to be simple reliable and resident friendly. With weekly trash recycling and bulk collection plus clear holiday adjustments residents can easily manage household waste year round.
