New to the neighborhood.....does the city come by at some point in time and vaccuum up the leaves that are raked in mounds on the curb? If not, how do you get rid of them?
Pam Johnson
HOA Secretary 154 posts Oct 24, 2009
6:06 AM
I sure do wish they would but they don't. Here is a free place you can drop them off at. For Immediate Release October 5, 2009 City of Columbus, SWACO To Expand Yard Waste Free Drop-off Sites on Six Consecutive Saturdays During Fall The City of Columbus and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) will provide six additional free yard waste drop-off sites on six consecutive Saturdays, October 31 through December 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drop-off locations will be the same on each of the six Saturdays, and are in addition to nine free ongoing yard waste drop-off sites. “We are working together with SWACO to make it more convenient for Columbus residents to drop off their leaves and other yard waste during the peak of the fall yard waste season,” said Mayor Michael B. Coleman. “Until we are able to restore regular yard waste collection next spring, it is important to provide these additional locations that will be more accessible to our neighborhoods.” Residents should put their leaves and other yard waste in paper yard waste bags and bundle tree branches and twigs for drop off. Yard waste should not be mixed in with regular trash. The recycling of yard waste saves the City money it would otherwise be charged in tipping fees to dispose of the waste, so it should not be mixed with regular trash. “Providing Columbus residents with more opportunities for free disposal of yard waste in a responsible manner was a major priority for City Council,” said Hearcel F. Craig, chair of the Public Service Committee. “I applaud the mayor’s administration and SWACO for taking our concerns seriously and adding these drop-off locations as we look forward to resuming our normal yard waste removal program next year.” Yard waste disposed of properly is taken to a processing center and turned into soils, mulches and compost. SWACO will provide trucks, dumpsters and personnel at all six sites during the special Saturday drop-off opportunities. “We appreciate SWACO stepping up with us to help make yard waste disposal easier for Columbus residents during difficult economic times for the city,” said Department of Public Service Director Mark Kelsey. “These additional Saturday drop off locations will give residents more opportunities closer to home to get rid of their leaves and other yard waste before winter sets in.” “SWACO saw a need on the part of Columbus residents,” says SWACO Executive Director Ron Mills. “We are glad to be working with Columbus to assist residents with their fall cleanup. This will help us keep leaves and branches out of the waste stream and ensure that they will be properly composted.” -moreThe locations are: • Department of Public Service 25th Avenue Material Yard; 1881 East 25th Avenue • Department of Public Service Transportation North Outpost; 500 Scherer’s Court • City of Columbus Westgate Park; 455 South Westgate Avenue • Department of Public Utilities Electricity offices; 3568 Indianola Avenue • Department of Public Utilities Fairwood Avenue Facility; 1250 Fairwood Avenue • City of Columbus Fleet Management Division Facility; 4211 Groves Road The city continues to provide free yard waste drop off at nine previously announced locations: • Com-Til, the City’s compost facility (no grass clippings): 7000 Jackson Pike, Columbus (614) 645-3152 • Kurtz Bros. and Mulch Manufacturing Inc. (leaves, small branches, grass clippings and holiday trees): Residents may be asked to show proof that you are a Columbus or Franklin County resident. Professional landscapers required to pay drop off fee 2850 Rohr Road, Groveport (Kurtz Bros.); (614) 491-0868 6055-C Westerville Road, Westerville (Kurtz Bros.); (614) 882-0200 6279 Houchard Road, Dublin (Kurtz Bros.); (614) 873-2000 6747 Taylor Road S.W. (Mulch Manufacturing, Inc.); (614) 864-4004 • The Ohio Mulch: Please be prepared with a driver’s license or some form of documentation identifying you as a Columbus resident, otherwise you will be charged. Posted signs referring to a $12 fee do not apply to Columbus residents dropping off residential yard waste. 4120 Roberts Road, Columbus (Ohio Mulch); (614) 921-9330 4665 Westerville Rd. (Ohio Mulch); (614) 891-3242 1600 Universal Rd. (Ohio Mulch); (614) 445-4455 537 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd. (Ohio Mulch); (614) 863-0445 The new locations bring to 15 the total of free drop off yard waste sites in the city of Columbus. Columbus residents who wish to have curbside pickup of their yard waste may also subscribe through Rumpke for service running from October through mid-April 2010. Subscription cost is $49.50.
I heard a rumor that the city is going to be reinstating yard waste pick up this spring!! Does anyone know if this is true or not?
Pam Johnson
HOA Secretary 162 posts Feb 10, 2010
5:20 AM
Here is the latest that is on their website but you might want to call 645-3111 to find out if it is true or not. Please let us know on website if you find out the truth. Thank you.
Yard-Waste Recycling
Columbus encourages you to recycle yard-waste. Returning grass clippings to your yard and composting other yard waste can keep your lawn and garden thriving and beautiful. Check here for new updates on Columbus Yard-Waste Collection.
Currently, Free yard waste drop off is available at the following locations.
· Com-Til, the City’s compost facility (no grass clippings):
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7000 Jackson Pike, Columbus (614 645-3152)
· Kurtz Bros. and Mulch Manufacturing Inc. accept leaves, small branches and holiday trees at the locations listed below. Kurtz Bros. also accepts grass clippings. Yard-Waste should include only organic materials from your own yard. They will not accept waste in plastic bags. You may be asked to show proof that you are a Columbus or Franklin County resident. These locations accept these materials free of charge only from residents. Professional landscapers are required to pay a fee to drop off yard waste for recycling.
6747 Taylor Road S.W. (Mulch Manufacturing, Inc.) (614 864-4004)
· The Ohio Mulch locations listed below are also accepting yard waste at no charge from Columbus residents. Please be prepared with a driver’s license or some form of documentation identifying you as a Columbus resident, otherwise you will be charged. Again, the Yard-Waste should include only organic materials from your own yard. Yard waste bagged in plastic will not be accepted. Posted signs referring to a $12 fee do not apply to Columbus residents dropping off residential yard waste.
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4120 Roberts Road, Columbus (Ohio Mulch) (614 921-9330) *
4665 Westerville Rd. (Ohio Mulch) (614 891-3242) *
1600 Universal Rd. (Ohio Mulch) (614 445-4455) *
537 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd. (Ohio Mulch) (614 863-0445)
You may want to call ahead to check hours. The locations may check your id for Columbus residency or your license plate for Franklin County registration in order to waive normal drop-off fees.
Please click on the button below for information on subscription-based curbside yard-waste collection through Rumpke.
Returning grass clippings to the yard keeps your grass healthy and saves space in the landfill. In fact, grass clippings contain valuable nutrients that can generate up to 25 percent of your lawn's total fertilizer needs. Grass clippings do not contribute to thatch since grass clippings are 75 percent to 85 percent water and decompose readily.
Composting:
Leaves, grass clippings, weeds, prunings, dead flowers and ash from burnt wood can be composted... not only to reduce yard waste, but to nourish your landscaping. Composted materials provide important nutrients for soil and plants.
For more information on composting, click here.
Fruit and vegetables are not considered yard waste and should be put in with regular trash. Dirt, rocks and sod should be taken to a site seeking fill dirt.
Do Not Burn Yard Waste
Burning yard waste sends million of spores aloft, causes breathing problems for many sensitive individuals and is prohibited by local ordinances.
Ohio Law further prohibits the burning of food wastes and other garbage Also prohibited are the burning of any materials during an air pollution warning, as well as private burning of any items collected off-site. For example, a tree-trimming contractor may not haul branches and limbs to another site to burn.
Can't find what you are looking for?
Check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or call (614) 645-3111
Here's a link to a Dispatch article that I just saw online today. It says that yard waste pick up is scheduled to resume in April. http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/02/23/copy/columbus-will-resume-collecting-yard-waste.html?adsec=politics&sid=101
Pam Johnson
HOA Secretary 164 posts Feb 23, 2010
8:27 PM
I also heard on channel 6 Fox 28 they are bringing back curbside pickup. Yea! Thank you labs for information. I wish the City would update their website.
Pam Johnson
HOA Secretary 165 posts Mar 06, 2010
2:54 PM
Yard-Waste Recycling
Beginning Monday, April 19, 2010, Columbus will partner with Rumpke to provide weekly collection of yard waste for Columbus households that currently receive trash collection from 90 gallon or 300 gallon containers.
Columbus encourages you to recycle yard-waste. Returning grass clippings to your yard and composting other yard waste can keep your lawn and garden thriving and beautiful. Check here for new updates on Columbus Yard-Waste Collection.
Currently, Free yard waste drop off is available at the following locations.
· Com-Til, the City’s compost facility (no grass clippings):
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7000 Jackson Pike, Columbus (614 645-3152)
· Kurtz Bros. and Mulch Manufacturing Inc. accept leaves, small branches and holiday trees at the locations listed below. Kurtz Bros. also accepts grass clippings. Yard-Waste should include only organic materials from your own yard. They will not accept waste in plastic bags. You may be asked to show proof that you are a Columbus or Franklin County resident. These locations accept these materials free of charge only from residents. Professional landscapers are required to pay a fee to drop off yard waste for recycling.
6747 Taylor Road S.W. (Mulch Manufacturing, Inc.) (614 864-4004)
· The Ohio Mulch locations listed below are also accepting yard waste at no charge from Columbus residents. Please be prepared with a driver’s license or some form of documentation identifying you as a Columbus resident, otherwise you will be charged. Again, the Yard-Waste should include only organic materials from your own yard. Yard waste bagged in plastic will not be accepted. Posted signs referring to a $12 fee do not apply to Columbus residents dropping off residential yard waste.
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4120 Roberts Road, Columbus (Ohio Mulch) (614 921-9330) *
4665 Westerville Rd. (Ohio Mulch) (614 891-3242) *
1600 Universal Rd. (Ohio Mulch) (614 445-4455) *
537 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd. (Ohio Mulch) (614 863-0445)
You may want to call ahead to check hours. The locations may check your id for Columbus residency or your license plate for Franklin County registration in order to waive normal drop-off fees.
Please click on the button below for information on subscription-based curbside yard-waste collection through Rumpke.
Returning grass clippings to the yard keeps your grass healthy and saves space in the landfill. In fact, grass clippings contain valuable nutrients that can generate up to 25 percent of your lawn's total fertilizer needs. Grass clippings do not contribute to thatch since grass clippings are 75 percent to 85 percent water and decompose readily.
Composting:
Leaves, grass clippings, weeds, prunings, dead flowers and ash from burnt wood can be composted... not only to reduce yard waste, but to nourish your landscaping. Composted materials provide important nutrients for soil and plants.
For more information on composting, click here.
Fruit and vegetables are not considered yard waste and should be put in with regular trash. Dirt, rocks and sod should be taken to a site seeking fill dirt.
Do Not Burn Yard Waste
Burning yard waste sends million of spores aloft, causes breathing problems for many sensitive individuals and is prohibited by local ordinances.
Ohio Law further prohibits the burning of food wastes and other garbage Also prohibited are the burning of any materials during an air pollution warning, as well as private burning of any items collected off-site. For example, a tree-trimming contractor may not haul branches and limbs to another site to burn.
Can't find what you are looking for?
Check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or call (614) 645-3111
