Recycling center in Columbus, OH

Waste and Reuse Convenience Center (Alum Creek)

2100 Alum Creek Dr Columbus OH 43207 USA

5 (9 reviews)

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About this center

The Alum Creek Waste and Reuse Convenience Center is a City of Columbus drive-up, self-service drop-off site at 2100 Alum Creek Drive for recovering recyclables and hard-to-recycle materials. Columbus residents can drop off recycling, electronics, food scraps, yard waste, clothing, furniture, bicycles, scrap metal and appliances, used cooking oil, polystyrene, and household trash free of charge. The center is open to Columbus residents only for materials from their own homes and does not accept commercial or landscaping waste. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday and on observed holidays.

Materials accepted & services

drop-off recycling electronics recycling food scrap composting scrap metal yard waste clothing & furniture reuse free for residents

Services offered

Drive-up, self-service drop-off recycling
Hard-to-recycle material recovery
Electronics recycling
Food scrap / composting drop-off
Yard waste drop-off
Scrap metal and appliance drop-off
Used cooking oil collection
Clothing and furniture reuse donation
Bicycle reuse donation
Bulk waste and mattress disposal

Areas served

Columbus, OHCentral Ohio

Not accepted

Hazardous, flammable or explosive materialsTires, auto parts or motor oilConstruction, remodeling and demolition waste (roofing, concrete, cinder block, plaster, drywall, lumber, structural steel, plumbing fixtures, toilets)Electrical wiring, heating and ventilation equipmentWindows, doors, cabinets and interior finishing materialsSiding, sheathing, fencing, railroad tiesRefrigerated appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, heat pumps, water coolers, air conditioners)Hay, grass clippings, treated wood, gravel, rocks or soilMedical, infectious or radioactive wasteDrums or cylinders (pressurized or not)Commercial waste

Frequently asked questions

Who can use the Alum Creek Waste and Reuse Convenience Center?

The center is open only to Columbus residents for materials generated at their own residences. It is not available to commercial businesses or landscape companies.

What are the hours?

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. It is also closed on observed holidays that fall Tuesday through Saturday and on Tuesdays following Monday holidays.

Is there a fee to drop off materials?

No. The drive-up, self-service center accepts materials free of charge to Columbus residents.

What materials can I bring?

Recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, metal cans, cartons), electronics, food scraps, yard waste, clothing, furniture, bicycles, scrap metal and appliances, used cooking oil, polystyrene, bulk waste, and household trash. Refrigerated appliances, construction debris, tires, auto parts and hazardous materials are not accepted.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Doug Willis

2 weeks ago

Google review

This place was amazing watching that video and seeing that guy (criminal) throw those tires just broke my heart. I’m so glad he was caught and hopefully he does his time in jail. This place was fantastic and I enjoyed throwing my trash away. Thank you Julie so much for helping me.

Sarah Burr

2 weeks ago

Google review

This is a great place to go. Everything is clearly marked and there is no trash laying around. It is a very easy quick in and out process.

Tracie Taylor

2 weeks ago

Google review

Worker was excellent so nice. She explained all they took and it became a one stop for our clean out. Very easy and they take everything

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