Columbus outlines large item trash collection options

With the warm weather leading to some early spring cleaning efforts, the city of Columbus Department of Public Works is reminding you that there are limits to the amount of trash that they will haul away.

The city does provide bulky item pickups, on a limited basis. Those can include up to two 2 appliances, two pieces of furniture and up to 20 bags or boxes of trash. After you place the appropriate items curbside, you should contact the city Department of Public Works through the CurbCycle app or by calling 812-376-2509. Crews will remove the items within two to four days.

Officials stress that the service is not meant to be used regularly for weekly trash removal. Instead, if you regularly require extra pickups, you may purchase service with an additional trash Toter for a small fee.

There are items city crews will not haul away including:

• Carpeting
• Lumber
• Shingles
• Concrete
• Fencing or any construction or remodeling debris
• More than 20 bags or boxes of trash.

You should not place excessive amounts of trash or large piles of items at the curb, as they will not be collected.