Understanding your Local Waste Services is crucial for responsible waste disposal and maintaining a clean community. This guide provides comprehensive information about Local Waste Services in Grove City and Jackson Township, covering everything from collection schedules and holiday adjustments to acceptable materials and recycling guidelines.
Local Waste Services: An Overview
Residents of Grove City and Jackson Township are required to utilize Local Waste Services for their weekly curbside collection of solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste. This service is billed quarterly directly by Local Waste Services. To establish an account or for any service-related inquiries, contact them at 614-409-9375 or visit the Local Waste Customer Service Portal. First-time users will need to register for service. Senior residents aged 62 or older, who are the head of their household, are eligible for a 10% discount with valid identification and proof of residency.
Collection Schedules and Holiday Adjustments
Determine your specific collection day by using the interactive Grove City GIS Refuse Pickup Day App or downloading the Trash Collection Schedule/Map (PDF). Materials should be placed curbside by 7 am on your collection day, but no earlier than 5 pm the previous day. Containers must be retrieved within 24 hours.
Local Waste Services observes six holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If a holiday falls on or before your scheduled collection day, service will be delayed by one day for that week only, with Friday’s collection shifting to Saturday. Holidays falling on weekends do not affect the regular schedule.
Preparing Materials for Collection
Proper preparation ensures efficient collection. All trash must be bagged in resident-provided bags or approved containers weighing under 50 pounds. Rental rolling trash carts are also available through Local Waste Services (call 614-409-9375 for details).
Certain items are prohibited from regular trash collection: appliances containing Freon, lead-acid batteries, liquid waste (including used motor oil and paint), yard waste, and hazardous materials.
Bulk Item and Yard Waste Disposal
Bulk items like furniture, carpeting, and mattresses are collected with regular trash, provided upholstered items are wrapped in plastic. For detailed information on acceptable trash and proper disposal methods, consult SWACO’s website.
Yard waste, including grass clippings, leaves, and tree limbs (bundled and under specific size restrictions), is collected on your regular yard waste collection day. Plastic bags are prohibited for yard waste. Use biodegradable bags or rigid containers marked “Yard Waste Only.” Stickers for designating containers are available at City Hall and the Service Department. Each yard waste container must weigh less than 50 pounds.
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Recycling: Importance and Guidelines
Recycling is vital for conserving resources and minimizing landfill waste. The City provides recycling containers and encourages residents to follow the same curbside placement guidelines as trash collection. Damaged recycling containers can be reported to Local Waste Services at 614-409-9375. Additional rolling recycling carts may be available for rent.
For detailed information on acceptable recycling items, refer to SWACO’s “Recycle Right” campaign (recycleright.org) and their website (www.swaco.org/faq.aspx?TID=16).
Electronic Waste Disposal
A year-round e-waste disposal service is available at the Jackson Township Administration Building, accepting various electronics (excluding monitors and TVs) for drop-off during weekday business hours.
Contact Information
For further assistance or inquiries regarding local waste services, contact the Public Service Department at 614-277-1100 or Local Waste Services at 614-409-9375.
