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The Official BlueSky account of the Columbus Department of Public Service.
Did you know? Each year, our bucket and aerial trucks are inspected to ensure our staff’s safety. Making sure our team is safe while on the job is the number one step to providing quality service to the residents of Columbus!
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Do you know where your recycling goes after it leaves your blue curbside bin? Our Director and Administrators toured the largest and most advanced recycling facility in North America, here in Columbus! Behind-the-scenes shots from our newest Director's Diary, coming soon!😉
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"Everybody can be great, because everyone can serve" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and remember his message of love, unity and service to others. We are capable of great things when we work together!🕊️
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JK, recycle all the time!🗑️♻️ Download the free PickUp CBUS app to check collection days, set schedule reminders and use the Waste Wizard to find out how to recycle right.
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***SERVICE CHANGE NOTIFICATION*** City of Columbus trash collection service will not be provided on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The collection schedule for weekly recycling and biweekly yard waste is not impacted.
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DPS staff will present on their award-winning Closed Lanes Or Steel-plate Events (CLOSE) Program, which enables us to effectively track road closures and steel plate placement, ensuring safety and permit compliance. Attend the FREE webinar tomorrow by registering at thegpn.org/page/webinars
6 days ago
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Sharing this so you can't say these weren't on your bingo card this year👀What's on your radar for 2026? Think you can get a DPS bingo?
7 days ago
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At DPS, the grind never stops💪While you're headed home for the evening, our crews are out 24/7 maintaining our streets. See a pothole? Submit a 311 request to let us know where it's at! Download the CBUS 311 app, call (614) 645-3111 or visit columbus.gov/311.
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Most people have quit their New Year's resolutions already🫢 Here's what we're quitting in 2026!
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🚶🏽♀️🚴🏾 Safer Streets Are Coming to Cassady Avenue! Join us for a Public Open House 🗓 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 🕘 Two sessions available: • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 5:30 – 7:30 PM 📍 William H. Adams Community Center 854 Alton Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
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🚶🏾♂️ Pedestrian Safety is Coming to E. 17th Ave! 🚦Make plans to join us at our Open House, Thursday, January 15 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
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***WINTER WEATHER UPDATE***
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🚦 ** Traffic Alert** 🚦 Closure on N High St between E 8th Ave and E 9th Ave from Sunday, January 11 to Friday, January 16 for overnight storm sewer installation work.
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The Snow Roadeo prepares our Snow Warriors for scenarios they'll encounter out in the streets. The end of the course finishes up with a handful of obstacles that test driver's maneuverability skills and awareness of where their plows are. Check it out!
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14 days ago
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With temps rising and snow and ice gone, you may see some new potholes forming. This is your friendly reminder to report potholes to 311 so our crews can find and fill them! You can submit a 311 in the 311 app, by phone at (614) 645-3111 or at www.columbus.gov/Services/Submit-a-Request-or-Report-311
15 days ago
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New year, new truck! Happy New Year from us and the cleanest refuse collection truck you've ever seen.🤩
16 days ago
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Did you catch our Snow Warriors as we rolled into the New Year?🥳Each year, the Snow Roadeo preps our drivers for snow events, so they're ready to get out and get our streets clear at a moment's notice (or the drop of the ball🪩) Check out the taper barrels and mailbox obstacles!
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19 days ago
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☕Getting cozy as we remember 2025 with this year's final Director's Diary entry!🔥 In our ninth episode, Director Scocco takes us on a walk down memory lane, recalling the Department of Public Service's great work and achievements. See you in 2026!❄️
#DirectorsDiaries
#PublicServiceInAction
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❄️WINTER WEATHER UPDATE❄️
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❄️ Winter Weather Update ❄️ .
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DPS in December! Serving you, ☀️sun or snow❄️. See you in 2026, Columbus!
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Got a real (live) Christmas tree that you’re ready to get rid of? Bring it to one of our Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers or place them curbside at your regularly scheduled yard waste collection. Learn more at columbus.gov/trash
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25 days ago
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Finished with the festivities?🎄Bring us your trees to compost for FREE at one of our convenience centers located at 1550 Georgesville Rd or 2100 Alum Creek Dr, open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM. Let's minimize our holiday waste this season!
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Happy Holidays from the Department of Public Service!
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28 days ago
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What a festive end to our year! 🎉 Celebrating the holiday with each section filled us with joy and laughter. Check out these memorable moments! From great food and decorations to the incredible people who make our department shine, every party was special!
28 days ago
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Unwrapping gifts and got some styrofoam? Bring hard styrofoam (nothing squishy like packing peanuts or to-go boxes) to our Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers, located at 1550 Georgesville Rd and 2100 Alum Creek Dr, and we'll work with SWACO to keep it out of the landfill.
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Seen our
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in action this winter?❄️ Our drivers complete hours of intense training, wrapping up with our annual Snow Roadeo obstacle course, so they're ready for anything by the time they hit the streets. Check out this part of the course: The Parked Car Challenge!
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29 days ago
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Updates to our Refuse Collection notification systems unintentionally removed collection day alerts for some residents. If your reminders set up in the PickUp CBUS app or the Refuse Collection website stopped working, please set them up again. We apologize for the inconvenience.
about 1 month ago
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***Service Change Notification*** City of Columbus trash collection service will not be provided on Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas and on Thursday, Jan 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.
about 1 month ago
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Crews putting the final touches on the new Westerville Rd/SR3 roundabout and sidewalks. Barricades are scheduled to be down by the time you head out on your evening commute. Be sure to take caution and have patience as drivers get used to this roadway safety improvement.
about 1 month ago
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Food for Thought: Did you know households waste more than $2,000 each year? 💸 Recycling food scraps saves money, enriches our soil, and reduces waste. Let’s turn waste into wealth—better for your wallet and our planet. Fina a food scrap drop-off site at columbus.gov/foodwaste
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about 1 month ago
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Our DPS team takes the season of giving very seriously when it comes to helping out our community. We were happy to adopt several families to help make a magical holiday season for our neighbors.
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**** WINTER WEATHER UPDATE ****
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Everyone deserves to be warm. There are resources throughout Franklin County and the Central Ohio region for those without shelter. Visit https://www.csb.org/winter-warming-centers for more information, and share this post. #WinterWarmingCenters
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*** WINTER WEATHER UPDATE ***
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With the current cold weather in Franklin County and the Central Ohio region, please be aware that there are resources available for those without shelter. Visit https://www.csb.org/winter-warming-centers for more information, and share this post. #WinterWarmingCenters
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about 1 month ago
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*** WINTER WEATHER UPDATE ***
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Columbus is a winter wonderland and our
#SnowWarriors
are out clearing the way to keep our streets safe and passable. Check out this live footage of our crews at work! Want to know where our plows have been so far? Visit warriorwatch.columbus.gov to get real time service updates.
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about 1 month ago
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***WINTER WEATHER UPDATE***
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Snow is here, and we're ready!❄️ Mayor Ginther, the Department of Public Service Director, our Chief Snow Warrior, the
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President and Councilmember Barroso de Padilla share how to stay safe and warm during the storm.
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It's that time again, the Snow Warriors are back on our streets clearing the way. Remember to take it slow and don't crowd the plow. ❄
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about 1 month ago
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As temperatures drop, it is vital to ensure everyone in our community has a safe, warm place to go. Visit https://www.csb.org/winter-warming-centers for more information, and share this post to help keep our neighbors safe this winter. #WinterWarmingCenters
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about 1 month ago
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Winter Weather Update / December 13 - 10:15 AM
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Winter Warming Centers are open across Franklin County and the Central Ohio region. Visit https://f.mtr.cool/asvnmwliph for more information, and share this post to help keep our neighbors safe this winter. #WinterWarmingCenters
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about 1 month ago
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***WINTER WEATHER UPDATE***
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Winter Weather Update / December 11 - 8:45 PM
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Happy National App Day! Download the PickUp CBUS app to view your trash and recycling pickup schedules, sign up for reminders and service updates and use the Waste Wizard to learn how to properly recycle and dispose of materials!🗑️♻️
#PickUpCBUS
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Winter Weather Update / December 10 - 7:30PM
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It’s the holiday season and DPS is feeling festive!🎄🦌🎅What’s your favorite holiday flick?
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