Worthington, OH Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Worthington, Ohio — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Worthington, OH is collected Friday. Recycling, where offered, follows its own schedule listed below.
Trash
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Worthington services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Friday | weekly citywide every FRIDAY, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Runs one day later |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Runs one day later |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31, 2027 | Runs one day later |
Which bin does it go in?
Search the material, follow the color: green chip recycles, red goes to trash.
| Material | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| Program | Recycle City provides refuse, recycling AND yard waste collection to all single-family, two-family and condominium residences. |
| Bins | Recycle Recycling bins distributed by city; damaged recycling bins replaced via Service & Engineering; contractor-damaged containers reported to Local Waste Services 614-409-9375. |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Missed collection — Call Service & Engineering (614) 431-2425; calls after 4:30 p.m. Friday handled Monday; online Missed Collection form available.
- Billing — Residents not billed directly for collection; multi-family: contact property manager.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Worthington (Service & Engineering, (614) 431-2425) | (614) 431-2425 |
Common questions
The things Worthington residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Worthington, OH?
Every Friday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. (except holiday/disaster changes). Residents are not billed directly for collection.
Who do I call about a missed pickup in Worthington?
Service & Engineering at (614) 431-2425 - calls after 4:30 p.m. Friday are handled Monday; or file online via the city's Missed Collection page.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Schedule measured from the city's official waste-collection page (fetched 2026-09-19).
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Worthington city: 14,497; prior estimate 15000).
Population 14,497 · Sources: www.worthington.org, localwasteservices.com · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.