Keep Columbus Beautiful

09/04/2026

We only want the best for you… like FREE TREES. 🌳

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🗓️ Giveaway: Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11

We’ve got 5 native trees up for grabs, and they’re all FREE. Reserve yours, give your yard a little glow-up, or tell a friend you also want the best for.

And if you care, share.

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09/04/2026

The August cleanup numbers are in, and we had our best month of the year with volunteers collecting over 76 tons of litter from our streets, alleys, and waterways! This incredible effort is a testament to the nearly thousand volunteers who stepped up to keep Columbus beautiful.

09/04/2026

ICYMI: The University District's Can Fairy recycling program is back for 2026.

As some off-campus students woke up, did their morning routine and made their way to their Monday morning classes, they returned home to a white and purple bin on their lawns. At first glance, it m…

09/03/2026

Not only is this a great resource for our community, but it helps keep good condition items out of the landfill.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As the saying goes, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. On Monday, Two Men and a Junk Truck made its second donation drop-off with Habitat for Humanity. The two have p…

09/03/2026

Have you signed up for this year's Scioto Sweep yet?

09/02/2026

The 2026 season of Columbus Litter League was the most competitive yet with teams collecting over 204,750 pounds of litter with Short North Muay Thai racking up the most runs and winning the overall challenge! Thank you to everyone who participated to keep Columbus beautiful!

09/02/2026

*SERVICE CHANGE NOTIFICATION*

City of Columbus trash collection service will not be provided on Monday, Sept 7, in observance of Labor Day. Recycling and yard waste service with a collection day that falls on or after the holiday will be delayed by one day during the week of the holiday, with Friday’s collection occurring on Saturday.

Download the Pickup CBUS app to get notifications when it's your day!

09/01/2026

Less than 20 days until the Scioto Sweep. Sunday, Sept. 20. Gloves and grabbers provided, donuts and coffee at 10 a.m., three sites to choose from. Register today: https://www.greencbus.org/events/scioto-sweep-annual-river-cleanup-2026

In collaboration with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, Scioto Watershed Action Group - SWAG, Keep Columbus Beautiful.

09/01/2026

That's a wrap on this season of Columbus Litter League! Thank you to all the participants who worked to keep Columbus beautiful by striking out litter. Stay tuned for the final tally and see who won the competition!

09/01/2026